sport mode Lexus IS250 2014 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) / LEXUS 2014 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53758U)

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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)2. Instrument cluster
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on the target
region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th
e instrument cluster and center panel
inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the foll owing illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode toindicate that a system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the engine is
on, or after a few seconds. There may be a ma lfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehi cle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster than usual to
indicate that the system is operating.
*4: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminatein the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM main
switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators will
turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indica tors do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*5: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*6: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*7: When the outside temperature is approximately 37 F (3 C) or lower, the indicator
will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
*8:Except F SPORT models
*9:F SPORT models
*8Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 3 1 )*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( P. 2 3 1 )
*9Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 2 3 1 )*8Snow mode indicator
( P. 1 6 5 )
*8“SPORT” indicator
( P. 2 3 1 )*9Snow mode indicator
( P. 1 6 5 )
*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT” indicator
( P. 2 3 1 )*1, 6“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 4 7 )
*9
(if equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
( P. 2 3 1 )

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Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models (when the main meter is in the center position)
F SPORT models (when the main meter is in the right-side position)
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Gauges and meters

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Odometer/Trip meter
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip
meter.
Main meter (F SPORT models)
Moves between center and right-
side positions.
Changing the display

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brig htness levels when the tail ligh ts 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 instru ment panel brightness. At this time, any adjustments made
to the instrument panel bright ness levels will be applied to both settings at once.
■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.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage,
tunnel, etc.)
■Pop-up display
In some situations, such as when a switch op eration is performed, a pop-up display, such
as the operating methods of the headlight sw itch, will be temporarily displayed on the
multi-information display or the odometer/t rip meter screen (F SPORT models only).
The pop-up display function can be set on/off. ( P. 8 9 )
■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.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (P. 8 6 )
Instrument panel light control
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◆Operating the meter control switches
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches. Select an item/change pages
Enter/Set
Except F SPORT models
Press: Displays the screen regis-
tered to
When no screen has been registered, th e drive information screen will be dis-
played.
Press and hold: Registers the currently displayed screen to
When the confirmation screen is displayed, select yes to register the screen. If the
selected screen cannot be registered, a re gistration failure message will be shown.
F SPORT models
Move the main meter
Return to the previous screen
■Current fuel consumption*
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■Average fuel economy (after reset/after start/after refuel)*
Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset, the engine
was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively
■Average vehicle speed (after reset/after start)*
Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the
engine was started, respectively
■Elapsed time (after reset/after start)*
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the engine was
started, respectively
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■Distance (driving range/after start)*
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity
of fuel remaining and the distance driv en after the engine was started respec-
tively.
• 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.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning
the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
■Eco Driving Indicator
 P. 9 0
■Tire inflation pressure
P. 4 1 2
■Gear positions
P. 1 6 8
*: Displayed when the item is set in “Drive Info 1” or “Drive Info 2”. Use these values as a
reference.
■Language
Select to change the language on the display.
■Units
Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.
■Maintenance system
Select to reset the maintenance data after the required maintenance is per-
formed. (
 P. 3 9 1)
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
Select to activate/deactivate th e Eco Driving Indicator Light.
■ switch settings (except F SPORT models)
Displays a procedure to register a desired screen to .
You can register 1 screen as a shortcut, which can be displayed by pressing . (
P. 8 7 )
■Drive information 1 /Drive information 2
Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on the “Drive Info 1” screen
and “Drive Info 2” screen respectively. (
 P. 8 7 )
Settings display

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■Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up displays, which may appear in some situa-
tions, on/off. • Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system (if equipped)
• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
• Windshield wiper switch operation display (if equipped)
• Headlight switch operation display (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control operation display (if equipped)
• Instrument panel brightness adjustment display
• Main meter switch operation display (F SPORT models)
■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.
■Speed indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the speed indicator on/
off.
When set to on, both sides of the dis-
played speed unit will turn yellow
when the vehicle reaches a set
speed.
Selectable speed range:
30 mph to 100 mph (50 km/h to
160 km/h)
*
The indicator will illuminate in yellow at an optionally set speed and red at the fixed
high speed.
*: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev indicator on/off.
When set to on, the tachometer will
show a ring-shaped indicator in red
when the engine reaches a set speed.
Selectable engine speed range:
2000 rpm to 6600 rpm.

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■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
Select to set the rev peak on/off.
When set to on and the engine speed
reaches or exceeds 5000 rpm, an
afterimage of the tachometer will be
displayed at the highest engine
speed for approximately 0.5 sec-
onds.
■Initialization
Select to reset the meter display settings. ( P. 5 2 6 )
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operat e under the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in any position other than D.
●A paddle shift switch is operated.
●Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. (P. 2 3 1 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, th e settings display using the meter control switches will be
suspended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), the Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn
on. When the acceleration exceeds the Zone
of Eco driving, or when the vehicle is stopped,
the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with current
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of the Eco Driving Indi-
cator Zone Display will illuminate.
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■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (P. 2 3 4 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and th e road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, becau se the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due
to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indica te sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depresse d while sport mode is selected
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the followin g precautions is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehi cle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. ( P. 5 1 0 )