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Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
1Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when not in nor-
mal mode.
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver acce lerate in an eco-friendly manner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle characteristics an d by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mo de select switch is turned backward, the
Eco drive mode indi cator will come on.
3Sport mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode also changes the steering feel, making it suitable for when agile driving response
is desired, such as when driv ing on roads with many curves.
When not in sport mode, if th e driving mode select switch is turned forward, the sport
mode indicator will comes on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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3Eco drive mode
Helps the driver acce lerate in an eco-friendly manner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle characteristics an d by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When in comfort mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned backward, the Eco
drive mode indicator comes on.
4Sport mode
• Sport S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile driving resp onse is desired, such as when driving on
roads with many curves.
When not in Sport S mode, if the driving mo de select switch is turned forward, the
Sport S mode indicator comes on.
• Sport S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performance and driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and suspen sion in addition to the transmission and engine. Suit-
able for spor tier driving.
When in Sport S mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned forward, the Sport
S+ mode indicator comes on.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
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What to do if...
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What to do if...
List of Warning/Indicator Lights
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer. Continu-
ing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light
(Red)
(Canada)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
Charging system warning light(U.S.A.)Malfunction
indicator lampLow engine oil pressure warn-
ing light(Canada)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(yellow)
Brake system warning light(Blinking and then continu- ously on)
Tire pressure warning light
SRS warning lightSlip indicator
Pop Up Hood warning light(Flashes)(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light(Flashes)
(Canada)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator
(Red or yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
For further information, refe r to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.