ECO mode lexus LC500h 2020 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2020 LC500,LC500H OWNER'S MANUAL QUICK GUIDE (OM11556U)

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Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within Ec o area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceed ed (during full power driving
etc.)
In the following situation, the Hybrid System Indicator does not operate.
● The shift position is in other than D or M.
● The driving mode is other than Eco mode.
Hybrid System (LC500h)
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has charac teristics different from conventional vehicles.
Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate it with
care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gaso line engine and an electric motor (traction
motor) according to driving conditions, impr oving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust
emissions.
For details, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status. Regenerated energy
will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement
of the vehicle into electrical energy.
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.
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1Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode .
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside rear view mirrors and head-up display
to the desired positions.
4While 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 posi-
tion will be overwritten.
1Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode .
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Press one of the buttons for the driving
position you want to recall until the
buzzer sounds.
Driving Position Memory
This feature automatically adjusts the positions of the driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside
rear view mirrors and head-up display (i f equipped) to suit your preferences.
Recording a driving position into memory
Recalling a driving position

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Each electronic key (including a card key) can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
■Registering procedure
1
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode .
2Check that the shift position is in P.
3Recall the driving position that you want to record.
4While 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
approximately 3 seconds.
Memory recall function (driver’s side only)

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1Press the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is set.
( P.33)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. If it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
LC500h: When the shift position is N,
the hybrid system cann ot start. Shift the
shift position to P when starting the
hybrid system.
3Press the engine swit ch shortly and firmly.
When operating the engine switch , one short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to pr ess and hold the switch.
LC500: The engine will crank un til it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal un til the engine is completely started.
LC500h: If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal un til the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The engine can be started from any engine switch
mode.
4LC500h: Check that the “READY ” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Engine (Ignition) Switch (LC500)/Power (Ignition)
Switch (LC500h)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or chan ges engine switch modes.
The illustrations are for LC500, and some design may differ for LC500h.
Starting the engine

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■Changing settings of the head-up display
Select on the multi-information display to change the following settings:
● Display brightness/position
Select to adjust the brightness and position of the head-up display.
● Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer (LC500)
Select to display Eco Driving Indi cator, tachometer or no content.
● Hybrid System Indicator/motor power display/tachometer (LC500h)
Select to display Hybrid System In dicator, tachometer or no content.
Motor power display can be displayed when Hybrid System Indicator is selected while
the driving mode ( P.53) is other than the Eco drive mode.
● Display content
Select to enable/disable the following items:
• Route guidance to destination
• Driving assist system status
•Compass
• Audio system operation status
● Display angle
Select to adjust the angle of the head-up display.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion
Zone of Eco driving
Displayed content is the same as that
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play (Eco Driving Indicator).
■Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Eco Driving Indicator/tachometer (LC500)
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1Press the cruise control main switch 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 switch again to deactivate the
cruise control.
If the cruise control main switch is
pressed and held for 1.5 seconds or
more, the system turns on in constant
speed control mode.
2Accelerate or decelerate, with accelera-
tor pedal operation, to the desired vehi-
cle speed (at or above approximately
30 mph [50 km/h]) and press the “-
SET” switch to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
switch is released becomes the set
speed.
If the switch 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).
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1With the cruise control off, press and
hold the cruise control main switch for
1.5 seconds or more.
Immediately after the switch is pressed,
the radar cruise control indicator will
come on. Afterwards, it switches to the
cruise control indicator.
Switching to constant speed control
mode is only possible when operating
the switch with the cruise control off.
2Accelerate or decelerate, with accelera-
tor pedal operation, to the desired vehi-
cle speed (at or above approximately
25 mph [40 km/h]) and press the “-
SET” switch to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment the
switch is released becomes the set
speed.
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1Normal mode/Custom mode
Normal mode and custom mode are
selected by pressing the driving mode
select switch. Each time the switch is
pressed, the driving mode changes
between normal mode and custom
mode. When custom mode is selected,
the “Custom” indicator comes on.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when not in nor-
mal mode.
•Normal mode Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
When the shift position is in D, an
appropriate gear for sporty driving
may automatically be selected
according to driver performance and
driving conditions.
• Custom mode Allows you to drive with the power train, chassis and air conditioning system functions
set to your preferred settings.
Custom mode settings can only be change d on the drive mode customization display
of the Center Display. ( P.60)
2Comfort mode
By controlling the suspension, riding comfort is further enhanced. Suit able for city driv-
ing.
When not in comfort mode and the driving mo de select switch is turned forward, the
“Comfort” indicator comes on.
3Eco drive mode
Helps the driver acce lerate in an eco-friendly ma nner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle ch aracteristics and by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When in comfort mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned forward, the “Eco”
indicator comes on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.

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4Sport mode
•SPORT S modeControls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile driving resp onse is desired, such as when driving on
roads with many curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned backward,
the “Sport S” indicator comes on.
•SPORT S+ mode Provides earlier downshift timing than SP ORT S mode in order to maintain a high
engine speed and provides faster gear chan ges. This mode also changes the steering
feel, suspension control and VDIM
* control, making it suitable for powerful sporty
driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned backward, the
“Sport S+” indicator comes on.
*: For details, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Function on/off indicators
When the function is on, the indica tor illuminates on the control screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the Remote Touch is pressed, the following functions
can be switched on and off.
: Set Lexus Climate Concierge ( P.81)
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off ( P.85)
“Off”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode)
: Set eco air conditioning mode
■Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to di splay the option control screen.
The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illuminates on the screen.
Set Lexus Climate Concierge (P.81)
Adjusting the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Air conditioning and heater output is
limited to prioritize fuel economy.
Cooling and dehumidification function
Prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades (Windshield wiper de-
icer) (if equipped)
Removing pollen from the air (Micro dust and pollen filter)
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