sport mode Lexus IS250 2015 Audio menu screen operation /

1654-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
*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 3 7
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit th e 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. 1 6 7 )
Selecting the driving mode

2374-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension SystemNormal 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 drivin g 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 models F SPORT
models
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2384-5. Using the driving support systems
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System 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 drivin g mode select switch is turned to the
left, the Eco drive mode indicator comes on.
Sport mode
•SPORT S mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the transmission and the
engine. Suitable for when powerful acceleration is desirable.
When not in SPORT S mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the
right, the “SPORT S” indicator comes on.
•SPORT S+ modeHelps to ensure steering performanc e and driving stability by simulta-
neously controlling the steering and su spension in addition to the trans-
mission. 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.
Except
F SPORT models F SPORT
models
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2
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2394-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■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. 358). 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.

4628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function,
making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( P. 4 8 7 )
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
AW D m o d e l s
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain and related parts may be damaged
or an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the
drivetrain or related parts may be damaged,
the vehicle may fly off the truck.

4728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
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 your Lexus dealer.
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
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)
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5399-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
*1: For details about each function: P. 8 8
*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
■Door lock ( P. 103, 109, 499)
REV indicator*65000 rpm
2000 to 6600
rpm
—O—
OFF
REV peak*6ONOFF—O—
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechani-
cal key
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps
All doors unlocked in one step——O
Automatic door lock
Shifting the shift
lever to position other than P
Off
O—OVehicle speed is
approximately 12
mph (20 km/h) or
higher
Automatic door unlockShifting the shift lever to POff
O—ODriver’s door is opened
Locking/unlocking of the
trunk when all doors are
locked/unlockedOnOff——O
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