2019 Lexus ES300h sport mode

692-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Drive mode indicators
*1: These lights come on when the power
switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will go off after the hybrid
system is on, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system
if the lights do not come on, or go off.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
*2: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-infor- mation display.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds, then stay on.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
(Canada)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indica-
tor
*1, 6 (
 P.37)
Traction battery status indica-
tor
*4 (  P.81)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.202)
Sport mode indicator
(  P.202)

1414-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift lever in D for normal
driving. You can choose shift range suit-
able for your driving situation by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating force and
engine braking forces.
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate
because radar cruise control with full speed
range will not be canceled.
●While driving in the D position or S mode,
downshifting to 5 or 4. ( P.187)
●When switching the driving mode to
sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. ( P.202)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
 P.127
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatica lly selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when
the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift lever
to S cancels the function.)
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P.144)
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
Do not accelerate or shift gears sud-
denly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may
cause the vehicle to sp in or skid, resulting
in an accident.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will not be charged
even when the engine is running. There-
fore, if the vehicle is left with the shift
lever in N for a certain period of time, the
hybrid battery (traction battery) will dis-
charge, and this may result in the vehicle
not being able to start.

2024-5. Using the driving support systems
object may increase in the following situ-
ations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its sur-
rounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that enters the
detection area is short
• When driving up an d down consecutive
steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the
road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and a vehi-
cle traveling in a lane other than the adja-
cent lanes enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends,
consecutive curves, or uneven surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) or towing eyel et is installed to the
rear of the vehicle
1 Normal mode
Provides an optimal ba lance of fuel econ-
omy, quietness, and dynamic performance.
Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the normal
mode when not in normal mode.
2 Eco drive mode
Helps the driver acce lerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel economy
through moderate thro ttle characteristics
and by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the Driving
Mode Select switch is turned toward you,
the “Eco” indicator comes on.
3 Sport mode
Controls the hybrid system to provide
quick, powerful acceleration. This mode is
suitable for when agile driving response is
desired, such as when driving on roads
with many curves.
Driving Mode Select switch
The driving modes can be selected
to suit driving condition.
Selecting the driving mode

2034-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
When not in SPORT mode, if the Driving
Mode Select switch is turned away from
you, the “Sport” indicator comes on.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode contro ls the heating/cool-
ing operations and fan speed of the air con-
ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency.
To improve air condit ioning performance,
perform the following operations:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode
(  P.257)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.256)
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.202)
■Auto Glide Control
●While driving in Eco drive mode with D
position, selected, releasing the accelera-
tor pedal will activate Auto Glide Control
under certain conditions. (Auto Glide
Control may activate before the acceler-
ator pedal is fully released.)
When Auto Glide Control operates, the
electric motor (traction motor) will be
controlled, reducing the deceleration
force and allowing the vehicle to coast,
enhancing fuel economy.
When Auto Glide Control operates, the
AGC indicator light will illuminate.
●Auto Glide Control may not operate in
the following situations:
• When not in Eco drive mode
• When the brake pedal is depressed
• When a shift position other than D is selected
• When the vehicle speed is approximately 10 mph (15 km/h) or lower
• When the vehicle is accelerating on a
downward slope
• When the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is operating
• When the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating
• When the PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
system is operating
• When the TRAC or VSC system is oper- ating
• When the TRAC or VSC system is dis-
abled by pressing the switch
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode
If the power switch is turned off after driving
in sport mode, the drive mode will be
changed to normal mode.
■Driving mode pop-up display (12.3-inch
display model)
When the driving mode is changed, the
selected driving mode will be temporarily
displayed on the side display. ( P.249)

450Alphabetical index
Snow tires ....................................................... 242
Spare tireStorage location ......................................... 373
Spark plug ...................................................... 397
Specifications ................................................ 394
Speedometer ................................................... 70
Sport mode .................................................... 202
Steering lock Column lock release..................................135
Steering lock system warning message...........................................................................135
Steering wheel ................................................. 115 Adjustment....................................................... 115
Heated steering wheel.............................. 261
Meter control switches ...............................74
Power easy access system ...................... 110
Steering wheel position memory ......... 110
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 344
Storage feature ............................................ 268
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck................ 392
Suggestion function........................................76
Sunshade Roof .................................................................... 123
Sun visors .........................................................272
Switches “ODO TRIP” switch .....................................72
“SOS” button ............................................... 292
Automatic High Beam system..............153
Brake Hold switch ..................................... 148
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch........ 197
Door lock switches ...................................... 93
Driving Mode Select switch ................. 202
Driving position memory switches ...... 110
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ................................ 188
Emergency flashers switch .................. 350
EV drive mode switch ..............................139
Garage door opener switches .......... 284
Heated steering wheel switch...............261
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 78 Ignition switch ............................................... 135
Instrument panel light control switches
............................................................................. 72
Intuitive parking assist switch .............. 206
Light switches ............................................... 150
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch ....... 181
Meter control switches .............................. 74
Moon roof switches.................................... 122
Outside rear view mirr or switches ...... 117
Paddle shift switches ....................... 143, 144
Parking brake switch................................. 146
PCS OFF switch ........................................... 171
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch ............................................................................219
Power door lock switch ............................ 93
Power switch................................................. 135
Power window switches ......................... 120
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) switch ........................................................................... 215
RCTA switch ................................................... 211
Rear sunshades switch............................. 281
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................253
Seat heater switches...................................261
Seat ventilator switches ............................261
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ............................................................................. 115
Tire pressure warning reset switch.... 331
Trunk closer switch ......................................98
Trunk opener main switch........................ 101
Trunk opener switch ................................... 97
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.... 188
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 237
Window lock switch.................................... 121
Windshield wiper and washer switch155
Windshield wiper de-icer switch....... 257
T
Tachometer....................................................... 70
Tail lights........................................................... 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Replacing light bulbs ................................344