sport mode Lexus GS300h 2015 Owner's Manual

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Warning lights and indicators
XExcept F SPORT models
XF SPORT models
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that asystem check is being performed. They will turn off after the “READY” indicator turns
on. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4:F SPORT models

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●Drive mode indicators
XExcept F SPORT models
XF SPORT models
*8, 9
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators (→P. 333) Parking brake indicator
(
→ P. 2 3 1 )
(If equipped)
“BSM” (Blind Spot
Monitor) indicator
(→ P. 333)*3, 4“PASSENGER AIR
BAG” indicator
(→ P. 5 3 )
*2
Brake hold standby
indicator ( →P. 2 3 4 )
EV drive mode indicator
(→ P. 222)
Eco drive mode indicator
(→ P. 3 3 0 )
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 330)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
(→ P. 3 3 0 )
(If equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(→ P. 330)
(If equipped)
“Customize” indicator
(→ P. 3 3 0 ) Snow mode indicator
(
→ P. 2 2 5 )
Eco drive mode indicator
(→ P. 3 3 0 )
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator
(→ P. 330)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
(→ P. 3 3 0 )
(If equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(→ P. 330)
(If equipped)
“CUSTOMIZE” indicator
(→ P. 3 3 0 ) Snow mode indicator
(
→ P. 2 2 5 )

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Gauges and meters
XExcept F SPORT models
XF SPORT models
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.

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■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed while the tachometer is dis-
played, a ring-shaped indicator is
displayed on the tachometer.
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
When the engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 r/min. while the
tachometer is displayed, an afterim-
age of the tachometer needle is dis-
played at the highest engine speed
for approximately 1 seconds.

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■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the in strument panel brightness.
■Limitation of brightness adjustment
The brightness of the instrument panel lights is automatically adjusted based on the light
sensor detecting how bright the surroundings are. However, if the instrument panel
brightness has been manually set to either the brightest or darkest setting, the automatic
adjustment will not be performed.
■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop
and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an
Eco-friendly manner.
Po w e r a re a
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is
being exceeded (during full power driving
etc.)
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the
driving mode is other than the sport mode.
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to charge
the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration”
refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical
energy.
XExcept F SPORT models
XF SPORT models
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■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tachometer when driving mode is in sport mode.
The settings of the tachometer display can be changed on the multi-information display.
( → P. 111)
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precis ely controlled in order to help improve fuel
efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle
operation and driving co nditions are the same.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
• When the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus de aler or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■Po p - u p d i s p l a y
In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display or the odometer/trip meter/ maintenance required information screen.
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. ( →P. 5 8 3 )
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Clock settings
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display.
(Customizable features →P. 5 8 1 )
If the screen shown to the right is displayed
when trying to change the time display method
through (
→P. 111) on the multi-informa-
tion display, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional immediately.

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the
driver with a variety of vehicle data.
●Menu icons
Displays the following information when an icon is selected. ( →P. 1 1 3 )
Some of the information may be displayed automatically depending on the situa-
tion.
Drive information
Select to display various drive data. ( →P. 1 1 3 )
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following na vigation system-linked information.
•Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.
Driving assist information
Select to display the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control or dynamic
radar cruise control with full-speed range/LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped) or LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped)
information, when the system is used. ( →P. 281, 290, 303, 315, 327)
Display contents
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■Energy monitor
→P. 1 2 6
■G-forces
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehicle
Also displays, around the periphery of the G-force display, the left and right
steering amount, accelerator pedal input, and brake fluid pressure
Acceleration G-force on the
vehicle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Accelerator pedal input
Brake fluid pressure
Record of the maximum G-forces
Steering amount
Actual vehicle conditions may differ from the displayed information depending on
road conditions, temperature, vehicle speed and other factors.
Use this information as reference.
●Resetting the record of maximum G-forces
Press and hold to reset the record.
●Peak hold function (F SPORT models)
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are generated, the G-force value
display will turn amber and be held for 2 seconds.
■Tire inflation pressure (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
Displays inflation pressure of each tire.
The inflation pressure of the compact spare tire will not be displayed.
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) vehicle sway warning (if
equipped)
→P. 2 9 0
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) vehi cle sway warning (if equipped)
→ P. 2 8 1
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Language
Select to change the language on the display.
●Units
Select to change the unit of measure.
●EV indicator
Select to activate/deactivate the EV indicator.
● switch
Displays a procedure to register a desired screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut, which can be displayed by pressing .
●Drive information 1 /2 /3
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on a Drive information screen,
up to 3 Drive information screens can be set.
●Po p - u p d i s p l a y
Select to set the following pop-up displa ys, which may appear in some situations,
on/off. • Route guidance of the navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
• Instrument panel brightness adjustment display
●Accent color (except F SPORT models)
Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the cursor color.
●Needle (F SPORT models)
Select to change the needle color for the tachometer.
●Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, proceed to set the engine speed at which the rev indicator will be
displayed.
Selectable engine speed range:
2000 r/min. to 6000 r/min.
●Rev peak (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev peak on/off.
●Tachometer
Select to set the tachometer or Hybrid System Indicator to always be displayed or
be changed to automatically according to the driving mode.
●Default settings
Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returned to their default
setting.