2022 LEXUS LS500 sport mode

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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal driving.
You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle
shift switches.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■Driving mode
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■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery road surfaces,
such as on snow.
Turn the snow mode switch backward.
The snow mode indicator illuminates.
Turn the snow mode switch backward again
to return to normal mode.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
Shift position purpose and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2
Selecting the driving mode
A
B

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When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range switches to a range that enables
engine braking force that is suit able to driving conditions. When the “+” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a range that is one range higher than the current range.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed on the meter.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
A lower shift range will provid e greater engine braking forces than a higher shift range.
Selecting shift ranges in the D position
A
B
Meter displayFunction
D2 - D10
A gear in the range between D1 and the selected shift range is
automatically chosen depending on vehicle speed and driving
conditions
D1Setting the shift range at D1

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To enter M mode, shift the shift position to M. Gears can be selected by operating the pad-
dle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
1Upshifting
2Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the pad-
dle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed on the meter
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models.
Selecting gears in the M position
When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the paddle shift switches are oper-
ated.
However, even when in the M position, the g ears will be automatically changed in the fol-
lowing situations:
● When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
● When it is necessary to protect the engine or automatic transmission when the engine
coolant temperature is low, th e automatic transmission fluid temperature is high or low,
or other reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift operation is per-
formed.
A
B

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■Display (except F SPORT models)
By selecting menu icons on the multi-infor-
mation display, a vari ety of driving-related
information can be displayed. The multi-
information display can also be used to
change display settin gs and other vehicle
settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up dis-
plays are also displayed in certain situations.
■Display (F SPORT models)
 Main meter in center position
The multi-information display presents the
driver with a variety of driving-related infor-
mation.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up dis-
plays are also displayed in certain situations.
 Main meter moved to the right
By selecting menu icons on the multi-infor-
mation display, a vari ety of driving-related
information can be displayed. The multi-
information display can also be used to
change display settin gs and other vehicle
settings.
Warning or suggestion/advice pop-up dis-
plays are also displayed in certain situations.
Multi-information Display
Display and menu icons

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■Menu icons
/ : Select menu icons
/ : Change displayed content,
scroll up/down the screen and move
the cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Move the main meter* and return to
the previous screen
Call sending/receiving and history dis-
play
*:F SPORT models
Driving information display
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display
Driving support system information display
Warning message display
Settings display
If a problem is detected in any of the vehicl e’s systems, a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display.
Changing the meter display
A
B
C
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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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Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System
1Normal mode/Custom mode
Normal mode and custom mode are
selected by pressing the driving mode
select switch. Each time the switch is
pressed, the driving mode changes
between normal mode and custom
mode.
When normal mode is selected, the
normal mode indicator comes on.
When custom mode is selected, the
custom mode indicator comes on.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when not in nor-
mal mode.
•Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitab le for city driv-
ing.
When the shift position is in D, an
appropriate gear for sporty driving
may automatically be selected
according to driver performance and
driving conditions.
• Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the powertrain, ch assis and air conditioning system functions
set to your preferred settings. Custom mode settings can only be changed on the
drive mode customization disp lay of the Center Display.
2Comfort mode
By controlling the suspension, riding comfort is further enhanced. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
When not in comfort mode and the driving mo de select switch is turned backward, the
comfort mode indicator comes on.

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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
A
B