fuel consumption Lexus GS350 2009 Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
While the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the
“D” position for normal driving.
*
2: By selecting shift ranges using “S” mode, you can control engine braking
forces.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
S“S” mode driving*2 ( → P. 1 3 9 )
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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Trip information■ Driving range
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
■ Current fuel consumption
■ Outside temperature
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can
be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Displays the outside air temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).
Display items can be switched
by pushing the “DISP” switch.
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3-1. Using the touch screen
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The initial screenIf the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is set to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, the initial-
izing screen will be displayed for a
few seconds as the system starts
up.
Trip information
Trip information such as driving di stance, average vehicle speed, fuel
consumption, etc. can be di splayed on the screen. The displayed figure is
for general information and may not always reflect precise and actual
conditions.
■ Displaying the screen
Press .
Touch on the “Information” screen.
Average fuel consumption
Cruising range
Average vehicle speed
Total distance
STEP1
STEP2
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