sport mode LEXUS GS300H 2019 Owners 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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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode 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 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 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 panelbrightness 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 vehicleoperation and driving conditions are the same.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or thedisplay may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low sp eeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph]) • When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of agarage, 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 re tailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Pop-up display
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. 563)
■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. 561)
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 retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer 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. 113)
Some of the information may be displayed automatically depending on the situa-
tion.
Drive information
Select to display various drive data. ( P. 113)
Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following navigation 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 with full- speed range/LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped) information, when the system is used. ( P. 282, 296, 308)
Display contents
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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) vehicle sway warning (if equipped)
 P. 282
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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.
●Pop-up display
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 bright ness 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 bedisplayed.
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 Sy stem 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.