sport mode Lexus GS300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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Warning lights and indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region.
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driv er of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the foll owing illustration displays all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mo de to indicate that a
system check is being perfor med. 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 author ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
* 2
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mo de 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 retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
* 3
: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
* 4
:F SPORT models

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Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models *
8, 9
(If equipped)
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
outside rear view mirror
indicators (
P. 314) Parking brake indicator (
 P. 232)
* 2
Brake hold standby
indicator ( P. 235)
(If equipped)
“BSM” (Blind Spot
Monitor) indicator ( P. 314)
EV drive mode indicator ( P. 222)
Eco drive mode indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“Customize” indicator ( P. 311) Snow mode indicator (
 P. 225)
Eco drive mode indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator ( P. 311)
(If equipped)
“CUSTOMIZE” indicator ( P. 311) Snow mode indicator (
 P. 225)

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Gauges and meters
Except F SPORT models
F 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 th e 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.
Power area
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.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
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■Tachometer
Hybrid System Indicator switches to the tach ometer 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 conditions 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.

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■Energy monitor P. 126
■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 grea ter 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 compac t spare tire will not be displayed.
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) vehi cle sway warning (if equipped)
 P. 282
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■Sport mode/Eco drive mode  P. 311
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as on snow.
Press the switch.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
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:Except F SPORT models
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:F SPORT models
Selecting the driving mode
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■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downsh ifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after driving in
snow mode.
■When driving with cruise control or 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 crui se control or dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range will not be canceled.
●GS450h: While driving in the D position or S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. (  P. 296, 308)
●GS300h: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4. ( P. 296, 308)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. ( P. 311)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.