2020 Lexus ES300h sport mode

752-1. 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.88)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.212)
Sport mode indicator ( P.212)

1504-2. Driving procedures
*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 dynamic 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.196)
●When switching the driving mode to
sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. ( P.212)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
 P.135
■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.153)
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.

2124-5. 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

2134-5. 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.270)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.268)
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.212)
■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.261)

456Alphabetical index
Starting the hybrid system....................... 143
Snow tires ....................................................... 253
Spare tire Storage location ......................................... 379
Spark plug ...................................................... 403
Specifications ................................................400
Speedometer ....................................................76
Sport mode ...................................................... 212
Steering lock Column lock release.................................. 143
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 143
Steering wheel ................................................123 Adjustment...................................................... 123
Heated steering wheel............................ 273
Meter control switches ..............................80
Power easy access system ...................... 118
Steering wheel position memory ......... 118
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs..................................351
Storage feature ............................................280
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck................398
Suggestion function....................................... 82
Sunshade Roof ..................................................................... 131
Sun visors ........................................................ 284
Switches “ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 78
“SOS” button .................................................. 54
Automatic High Beam system.............. 162
Brake Hold switch ...................................... 157
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch......206
Door lock switches ...................................... 101
Driving Mode Select switch ................... 212
Driving position memory switches ...... 118
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ................................. 197
Emergency flashers switch ...................356
EV drive mode switch ............................. 148
Garage door opener switches .......... 296
Heated steering wheel switch............. 273 HUD (Head-up display) switch ............85
Ignition switch ................................................143
Instrument panel light control switches
............................................................................. 78
Intuitive parking assist switch .................216
Light switches ............................................... 159
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch ..... 190
Meter control switches ............................. 80
Moon roof switches................................... 130
Outside rear view mi rror switches .... 125
Paddle shift switches ....................... 152, 153
Parking brake switch................................. 155
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 180
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch .......................................................................... 229
Power door lock switch ............................ 101
Power switch..................................................143
Power window switches ......................... 128
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) switch .......................................................................... 225
RCTA switch .................................................. 221
Rear sunshades switch............................293
Rear window and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch ............................265
Seat heater switches................................. 273
Seat ventilator switches .......................... 273
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch ............................................................................123
Tire pressure warning reset switch...334
Trunk closer switch .................................... 106
Trunk opener main switch...................... 109
Trunk opener switch ................................. 105
Vehicle-to-vehicle di stance switch.....197
VSC OFF switch .......................................248
Window lock switch...................................129
Windshield wiper and washer switch164
Windshield wiper de-icer switch.......269
T
Tachometer........................................................76
Tail lights............................................................159 Light switch .................................................... 159