sport mode Lexus IS250 2014 User Guide

1774-1. Before driving
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Driving
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (→P. 2 6 5 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because 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-shifting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• 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 any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, perform the bedding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. (→P. 5 4 0 )

1984-2. Driving procedures
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driv-
ing.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■Sport mode/Eco drive mode
→P. 2 6 3
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as snow.
Press the switch.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2 (→P. 2 0 0 )
Selecting the driving mode

2024-2. Driving procedures
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting 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 engine switch is turned off after driving in
snow mode.
■Gear position display on the multi-information display
When Gear positions is selected for a Drive Information screen on the multi-information
display and the shift lever is in the D or M position, the currently selected gear position
will be displayed on the multi-information display. (The display changes according to the
shift lever position and driving conditions.)
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
will not be canceled.
●While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4. (→P. 225, 229)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. (→P. 2 6 3 )
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 5 2 3
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift lever
to the M position cancels the function.)
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in the vehicle
skidding to the side or spinning.
■Gear Shift Indicator display (if equipped)
For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display when it is
safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident.

2634-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
drive mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the left,
the Eco drive mode indicator comes on.
Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the transmission and steering.
Suitable for when precise handling is desirable, for example when driving on
mountain roads.
When not in sport mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator comes on.
Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
Except
F SPORT modelsF SPORT
models
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2
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2644-5. Using the driving support systems
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (→P. 376). To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in
sport mode.

4828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message
is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights come on again after the following actions have been
performed, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
XExcept F SPORT modelsXF SPORT models (when the main
meter is in the center position)
XF SPORT models (when the main
meter is in the right-side position)
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9 9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
*1: For details about each function: →P. 1 0 2
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:Except F SPORT models
*4: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on multi-information display).
*5: 2 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy (after reset),
average fuel economy (after refuel), average fuel economy (after start), average vehi-
cle speed (after reset), average vehicle speed (after start), distance (driving range),
distance (after start), elapsed time (after reset), elapsed time (after start), blank.
*6:F SPORT models
*7: The customized setting varies according to country.
Accent color*3BlueRedOO—
Needle*6BlueRed—O—White
Speed indicator*6OFF
50 to 200 km/h
(30 to 125 mph)*7
—O—50 to 160 km/h
(30 to 100 mph)*7
REV indicator*65000 r/min
2000 to 6600
r/m i n
—O—
OFF
REV peak*6ONOFF—O—
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting123

578Alphabetical index
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
Navigation system*
Needle ....................................................... 102
Odometer................................................... 95
Oil
Differential oil .......................................545
Engine oil .................................................541
Opener
Hood ..........................................................415
Trunk ..........................................................125
Outer foot lights
Location................................................. 389
Replacing light bulbs........................ 457
Wattage................................................. 548
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 163
Adjusting and folding.........................163
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor).......... 278
Linked mirror function
when reversing................................. 165
Mirror position memory.................... 151
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................................... 382
Outside temperature ............................. 95
Overheating ............................................ 531Paddle shift switches .............................199
Parking assist sensors..........................247
Parking brake......................................... 205
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system).............. 271
Function.................................................... 271
PCS OFF switch................................. 272
Warning light........................................ 477
Personal lights........................................ 390
Wattage ................................................. 548
Pollen removal mode.......................... 382
Pop-up display.........................................102
Pop Up Hood............................................ 54
Power easy access system .................. 151
Power outlet ........................................... 399
Power steering (Electric power
steering system)................................. 265
Warning light........................................ 477
Power windows ....................................... 167
Door lock linked window
operation.............................................. 169
Jam protection function ...................168
Operation ............................................... 167
Window lock switch .......................... 167
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) ...... 271
Function.................................................... 271
PCS OFF switch................................. 272
Warning light........................................ 477
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582Alphabetical index
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Speedometer ............................................ 95
Speed indicator ...................................... 102
Sport mode.............................................. 263
Steering lock ............................................ 194
Column lock release..........................194
Steering wheel ........................................ 159
Adjustment............................................. 159
Audio switches................................... 300
Heated steering wheel.................... 387
Power easy access system .............. 151
Steering wheel position
memory.................................................. 151
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ................ 266
Replacing light bulbs..........................461
Storage feature....................................... 391
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ........534
Sun visors ................................................ 398
Sun shade
Rear ......................................................... 400
Roof ..............................................................171 switch settings ..................................102
Switches
Audio remote control
switches ..............................................300
Automatic High Beam switch..... 209
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
switch ................................................... 278
Cruise control switch ...........225, 229
Door lock switches............................... 121
Driving mode select switch.......... 263
Driving position memory
switches ..................................................151
Emergency flashers switch........... 466
Engine switch ........................................ 192
Fog light switch..................................... 213
Heated steering wheel switch .... 387
Ignition switch ....................................... 192
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) switch ..................................... 242
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch .................................................... 247
Light switch........................................... 206
Meter control switches...................... 101
Moon roof switches ........................... 170
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 163
Paddle shift switches.......................... 199
PCS OFF switch................................. 272
Power door lock switch..................... 121