sport mode Lexus ES300h 2019 Owner's Manual (OM33D00U)

692-1. 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.81)
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.202)
Sport mode indicator
(  P.202)

1414-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
*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 ra nges 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 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.187)
●When switching the driving mode to
sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. ( P.202)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
 P.127
■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.144)
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 (t raction 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 re sult in the vehicle
not being able to start.

2024-5. 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

2034-5. 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 controls 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.257)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.256)
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.202)
■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.249)

447What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index447
Master warning light .................................. 365
Menu icons.........................................................73
MeterClock .................................................................. 70
Hybrid System Indicator ............................. 71
Indicators .......................................................... 67
Instrument panel light control .................72
Meter control switches ...............................74
Meters ................................................................ 70
Multi-information display ...........................73
Settings .............................................................. 75
Warning lights ............................................ 358
Warning message.....................................368
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror............................... 116
Outside rear view mirror defoggers254
Outside rear view mirrors ........................117
Vanity mirrors...............................................272
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation ....123
Jam protection function............................ 123
Operation........................................................ 122
Multi-information display .............................73 Audio system-linked display................... 75
Drive information 1/Drive information 2..74
Driving information display.......................74
Driving support system information dis- play ................................................................... 75
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range ................................................187
Energy monitor................................................81
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ...................... 181
Menu icons .......................................................73
Meter control switches ...............................74
Navigation system-linked display ........ 75
Pop-up display................................................73
Settings .............................................................. 75
Suggestion function..................................... 76
Tire pressure ................................................ 328
Warning message.....................................368N
Navigation system-linked display.....75, 77
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
Odometer ..........................................................72
Odometer and trip meter display “ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 72
Display items ................................................... 72
Pop-up display ............................................... 72
“ODO TRIP”switch ........................................72
Oil Engine oil....................................................... 396
Opener Fuel filler door ................................................. 161
Hood ................................................................. 316
Trunk ................................................................... 97
Outer foot lights Replacing light bulbs ................................344
Outside door handle lig hts...................... 265
Outside rear view mirrors .......................... 117 Adjustment ....................................................... 117
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)....................197
Folding................................................................ 118
Linked mirror function when reversing ....
118
Mirror position memory ............................ 110
Outside rear view mirror defoggers254
RCTA function ............................................... 211
Outside temperature.................................... 70
Overheating ..................................................388
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................143, 144
Panic mode ....................................................... 89
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ............................................................. 205
Parking brake..................................................146 Operation ....................................................... 146
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer147

449What to do if... (Troubleshooting)Alphabetical index449
Fuses ..................................................................341
Light bulbs..................................................... 344
Tires .................................................................. 372
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 309
Road Sign Assist ........................................... 185
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................. 185
S
SCB (Secondary Collision Brake) ....... 236
Seat belt reminder ligh t...............................361
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Adjusting the seat belt................................ 26
Automatic Locking Retractor ................ 26
Child restraint system installation ......... 43
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt....303
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.... 24
Reminder light and buzzer .....................361
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 26
SRS warning light ......................................359
Seat heaters ..................................................... 261
Seating capacity.............................................133
Seat position memory................................... 110
Seats................................................................... 109 Adjustment precautions .......................... 109
Adjustment..................................................... 109
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .....................................................................42
Cleaning.........................................................303
Driving position memory.......................... 110
Head restraints .............................................. 113
Power easy access system ...................... 110
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................... 261
Seat position memory ................................ 110 Seat ventilators ..............................................261
Seat ventilators ...............................................261
Secondary Collision Brake (SCB) ....... 236
Sensor Automatic headlight system .................. 150
Automatic High Beam system ............. 153
Inside rear view mirror ............................... 117
Intuitive parking assist ............................. 205
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ......................176
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)................................... 229
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) ........................................................ 225
Radar sensor ...................................... 163, 198
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 158
RCTA................................................................. 212
Service plug ...................................................... 56
Service reminder message ..................... 309
S-FLOW mode ............................................ 258
Shift lever Hybrid transmission..................................... 141
Shift lever light .............................................. 265
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights......................................... 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Side mirrors ...................................................... 117 Adjustment ....................................................... 117
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)....................197
Folding................................................................ 118
Linked mirror function when reversing ....
118
Mirror position memory ............................ 110
RCTA function ............................................... 211
Side turn signal lights ...................................145 Replacing light bulbs ................................344
Turn signal lever .......................................... 145
Side windows ..................................................120
Smart access system with push-button start...................................................................102Antenna location ......................................... 102
Entry functions ......................................... 91, 97
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 135

450Alphabetical index
Snow tires ....................................................... 242
Spare tireStorage location ......................................... 373
Spark plug ...................................................... 397
Specifications ................................................ 394
Speedometer ................................................... 70
Sport mode .................................................... 202
Steering lock Column lock release..................................135
Steering lock system warning message ..135
Steering wheel ................................................. 115 Adjustment....................................................... 115
Heated steering wheel.............................. 261
Meter control switches ...............................74
Power easy access system ...................... 110
Steering wheel position memory ......... 110
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 344
Storage feature ............................................ 268
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck..................391
Suggestion function........................................76
Sunshade Roof .................................................................... 123
Sun visors .........................................................272
Switches “ODO TRIP”switch ......................................72
“SOS” button ............................................... 292
Automatic High Beam system..............153
Brake Hold switch ..................................... 148
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch........ 197
Door lock switches ...................................... 93
Driving Mode Select switch................. 202
Driving position memory switches ...... 110
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range switch ................................ 188
Emergency flashers switch .................. 350
EV drive mode switch ..............................139
Garage door opener switches .......... 284
Heated steering wheel switch...............261
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 78 Ignition switch ............................................... 135
Instrument panel light control switches ....
72
Intuitive parking assist switch .............. 206
Light switches ............................................... 150
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) switch ....... 181
Meter control switches .............................. 74
Moon roof switches.................................... 122
Outside rear view mirror switches ...... 117
Paddle shift switches ....................... 143, 144
Parking brake switch................................. 146
PCS OFF switch ........................................... 171
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch .... 219
Power door lock switch ............................ 93
Power switch................................................. 135
Power window switches ......................... 120
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) switch ... 215
RCTA switch ................................................... 211
Rear sunshades switch............................. 281
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch ............................253
Seat heater switches...................................261
Seat ventilator switches ............................261
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch 115
Tire pressure warning reset switch.... 331
Trunk closer switch ......................................98
Trunk opener main switch........................ 101
Trunk opener switch ................................... 97
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch.... 188
VSC OFF switch ....................................... 237
Window lock switch.................................... 121
Windshield wiper and washer switch155
Windshield wiper de-icer switch....... 257
T
Tachometer....................................................... 70
Tail lights........................................................... 150 Light switch .................................................... 150
Replacing light bulbs ................................344