2023 LEXUS IS300 ESP

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Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
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 Eco drive
mode or sport mode is selected.
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle
characteristics and by controlling the
operation of the ai r conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the
driving mode select switch is turned to
the left, the Eco drive mode indicator
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 the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator will come on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly ma nner 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 mode select switch is turned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indi cator will come on.
3Sport 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 mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S” indicator will come on.
• Sport S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering pe rformance and driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and susp ension in addition to the transmission and engine. Suitable
for sportier driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S+” indicator will come on.

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1Louder
2Lower
When the dial is turned to the lowest
volume, driving sound will be turned off
and the indicator will go off.
ASC (Active Sound Control) (if equipped)
The ASC system is an electronic sound system that generates driving sound, conveying
the kinetic situations of the vehicle’s acceleration and deceleration to the driver through
the speakers behind the instrument panel. The vehicle’s response to the driver’s accelera-
tion behavior and shift operations are also conveyed in sound. When sport mode is
selected, the sound conveyed to the driver will be louder.

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■Navigation*1
*1: With navigation function
*2: English and French only
*3: Best recognition results occur when saying the full address without the zipcode
*4: When the language is set to French, the supported area is only Quebec Province in
Canada
*5: For example; “Gas stations”, “Restaurants”, etc.
*6: Major national brands are always supporte d. Local brands are also supported with a
subscription to the Lexus Enform. Co ntact your Lexus dealer for details.
*7: Used when multiple destinations are set on a route
CommandAction
“Get directions to street, city, state>”
*2Enables setting a destination by saying the address*3, 4
“Find a name>”Displays a list of near
the current position
“Find a near my destina-
tion”Displays a list of near the destination
“Find a in a
city”*2Displays a list of in a specified city and state*4
“Go Home”Displays the route to home
“Go to Favorite <1-10>”Sets the location registered to the corresponding
favorite number as the destination
“Show Recent Destinations”
Displays recent destinations. Selecting a number from
the list will start navigation to the selected recent desti-
nation.
“Cancel Route”Cancels the route guidance
“Delete destinations”Displays a list of de stination to delete*7
“Show icons”Displays the specified po int of interest category*5
icons on the map
“Destination Assist”Connects the system to the Lexus response center

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“SOS” button
LED light indicators
Microphone
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
● Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is designed
to automatically call the resp onse center. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s
location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emergency services provider to describe the
situation, and requests that assi stance be sent to the location.
● Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local authorities to assist them in
locating and recovering the vehicle. After fi ling a police report, call the Safety Connect
response center at 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987) in the United States, 1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico or 1-800-265-3987 in Canada, and follow the prompts for
Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Con-
nect-equipped vehicle location data may, un der certain circumstances, be shared with
third parties to locate your vehicle. Furth er information is available at Lexus.com.
Lexus Enform Safety Connect (if equipped)
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global Positioning
System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security fea-
tures to subscribers. Safety Connect is supp orted by Lexus’ designated response center,
which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-
equipped vehicles.
System components
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●Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety
Connect response center. The answering agen t will determine your vehicle’s location,
assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you are
not experiencing an emergency.
● Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already included warranty-based
Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-center
agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc.
For a description of the Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Lexus.com.
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and are enrolled,
you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available fo r purchase. Contact your Lexus dealer, call the
following or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further subscription details.
● The United States
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-3987)
● Canada
1-800-26-LEXUS (1-800-265-3987)
● Puerto Rico
1-877-539-8777
Subscription