ECO mode Lexus GS450h 2018 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2018 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL QUICK GUIDE (OM30G74U)

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●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.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.)
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Driving Position Memory
■Driving position memory
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Recording procedure
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside rear view mirrors and HUD (head-up
display) (if equipped) to the desired positions.
While pressing the “SET” button, or within
3 seconds after the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1”, “2” or “3” until the buzzer
sounds.
If the selected button has already been
preset, the previously recorded position
will be overwritten.
■Recall procedure
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Press one of the buttons for the driving
position you want to recall until the buzzer
sounds.
This feature automatically adjusts the front seats, steering wheel and outside rear view
mirrors to make entering and exiting the vehicle easier or to suit your preferences.
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■Memory recall function (driver’s side only)
Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving position.
■Registering procedure
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
While pressing the recalled button, press
and hold the door lock switch (either lock
or unlock) until the buzzer sounds.
If the button could not be registered, the
buzzer sounds continuously for approxi-
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■Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)
Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate
the cruise control.
Radar cruise control indicator will
come on and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
Press the button again to deactivate
the cruise control.
If the “ON/OFF” button is pressed
and held for 1.5 seconds or more, the
system turns on in constant speed
control mode.
Accelerate or decelerate, with accel-
erator pedal operation, to the desired
vehicle speed (at or above approxi-
mately 30 mph [50 km/h]) and push
the lever down to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
lever is released becomes the set
speed.
If the lever is operated while the vehi-
cle speed is below approximately
30 mph (50 km/h) and a preceding
vehicle is present, the set speed will
be adjusted to approximately
30 mph (50 km/h).1
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■Selecting constant speed control mode
With the cruise control off, press and
hold the “ON/OFF” button for 1.5 sec-
onds or more.
Immediately after the “ON/OFF”
button is pressed, the radar cruise
control indicator will come on. After-
wards, it switches to the cruise con-
trol indicator.
Switching to constant speed control
mode is only possible when operating
the lever with the cruise control off.
Accelerate or decelerate, with accel-
erator pedal operation, to the desired
vehicle speed (at or above approxi-
mately 30 mph [50 km/h]) and push
the lever down to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
lever is released becomes the set
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Driving Mode Select Switch
Normal mode/Customized mode
Normal mode and customized mode are selected by pressing the driving mode select
switch. Each time the switch is pressed, the driving mode changes between normal
mode and customized mode. When customized mode is selected, the “Customize” or
“CUSTOMIZE” indicator will be illuminated.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when Eco drive mode or
sport mode is selected.
• Normal mode
For normal driving.
• Customized mode
Allows you to drive with the power train, chassis and air conditioning system functions
set to your preferred settings.
Customized mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode customization
display of the Remote Touch screen.
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
Except
F SPORT models
F SPORT models
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Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve fre-
quent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
“ECO” or “ECO MODE” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
•SPORT S mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the transmission and engine.
When not in SPORT S mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the multi-information display, and the Hybrid
System Indicator changes to the tachometer.
•SPORT S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performance and driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and suspension in addition to the hybrid system. Suitable for
sporty driving.
When in SPORT S mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the multi-information display.2
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■Control screen
To adjust or select settings, move the Remote Touch knob to select the screen button,
and then press the Remote Touch knob or the “ENTER” button of Remote Touch to
enter the selected function.
*: ⎯ Air flows to the upper body
⎯ Air flows to the upper body and feet
⎯ Air flows to the feet Without rear air conditioning systemWith rear air conditioning system
Adjust the left-hand side temperature setting
Select the air flow to the feet and operate the windshield defogger
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
* (the front seats)
Function on/off indicators on the option control screen
Display the option control screen (→P.73)
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Set eco air conditioning mode
Air conditioning and heater output is limited to prioritize fuel economy.
Adjust the temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats separately (DUAL
mode) (→P.74)
Set cooling and dehumidification function on/off
Select to set automatic mode on/off
Select the air flow mode
* (the left-hand side)
Select the air flow mode
* (the right-hand side)
Display the rear air conditioning operation screen (→P.75)
Adjust the temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats (→P.75) sepa-
rately (3-ZONE mode) (→P.74)
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●Modes and indicators
The mode can be changed by pressing the switch.
*: When automatic mode is selected, the level automatically changes depending on the air
conditioning settings.
Mode“AUTO” indicator lightLevel indicator lights
OffOffOff
Automatic*On3 to 1, or off
HiOff3
MidOff2
LoOff1
If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco drive mode in cold temperatures, the
seat heater may be automatically operated to assist heating performance. (→P.50)

What to do if...
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*1:F SPORT models
*2: If equipped
*3: It also comes on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure
changes caused by temperature. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire
inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
*4: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
See the OWNER’S MANUAL
●Drive mode indicators
EV drive mode indicator
Except F SPORT models
Eco drive mode indicator“SPORT S” indicator
“SPORT S+” indicator“Customize” indicator
Snow mode indicator
F SPORT models
Eco drive mode indicator“SPORT S” indicator
“SPORT S+” indicator“CUSTOMIZE” indicator
Snow mode indicator
For further information, refer to the OWNER’S MANUAL.