sport mode LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owners Manual

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2. Instrument cluster
RC200t (except F SPORT models)
RC200t (F SPORT models)
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on th e instrument cluster, center panel and
outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the fo llowing illustrations display all warning
lights and indicators illuminated.

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●Drive mode indicators
RC200t(except F SPORT models)
RC200t (F SPORT models)
RC F
*5
Low outside temperature indicator ( P. 124)
*8
“EXPERT” indicator ( P. 352)
*1Eco Driving Indicator Light ( P. 116)
*1, 7“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator
( P. 60)
*8Parking brake indicator ( P. 261)
Eco drive mode indicator ( P. 345) “SPORT” indicator ( P. 345)
Snow mode indicator ( P. 254)
Eco drive mode indicator ( P. 345) “SPORT S” indicator ( P. 345)
“SPORT S+” indicator
( P. 345)
Snow mode indicator
( P. 254)
“NORMAL” indicator ( P. 345) Eco drive mode indicator ( P. 345)
“SPORT S” indicator ( P. 345) “SPORT S+” indicator ( P. 345)
Snow mode indicator
( P. 254)

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◆Except F SPORT models
◆F SPORT models
When the main meter is moved to the right, some of the meter displays and
the gauge layout will change.
Main meter in center position
Gauges and meters (RC200t)

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■Speed indicator (F SPORT models)
When the vehicle reaches a set
speed, indicators will be displayed
on both sides of the displayed speed
unit.
The indicators will be displayed in yellow (corresponding to a speed setby a user) or red (fixed at 100 mph
[160 km/h]*1 or 200 km/h [125
mph]*2)*3.
This setting can be enabled on the multi-information display.
*1:For U.K.
*2:Except for U.K.
*3: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
When the engine reaches a set
speed, a ring-shaped indicator will
be displayed on the tachometer.
■Rev peak (F SPORT models)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 5000 r/min, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 0.5 seconds.

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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 brightness levels when th e tail lights 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 in strument panel brightness.
■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 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “ ” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus de aler or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-informa- tion display or the odometer/trip meter screen (F SPORT models only).
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. (P. 136)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on th e 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. 131)
Instrument panel light control
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2

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SPORT S mode*
SPORT S+ mode*
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
*: These illustrations show the default meter display for SPORT S mode and SPORT S+
mode. The meter displays for SPORT S mode and SPORT S+ mode can be changed
on the settings display of the multi-information display.

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■Speed indicator
When the vehicle reaches the set
speed, the speed unit display will
turn yellow.
The indicators will be displayed in yellow (corresponding to a speed set
by a user) or red (fixed at 200 km/h
[125 mph]*1 or 160 km/h [100
mph]*2)*3.
This setting can be enabled on the multi-information display.
*1: Except for United Kingdom
*2:For United Kingdom
*3: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■Rev indicator (SPORT S mode/SPORT S+ mode)
When the shift lever is in M, an indi-
cator on the tachometer will be dis-
played in 3 steps. When the 3rd
level indicator is displayed, the indi-
cator will flash and a buzzer will
sound to notify you of shift-up timing.
The indicator may be displayed when
downshifting, depending on the engine speed.
*: These illustrations show the default
meter display for SPORT S mode
and SPORT S+ mode. The meter dis-
plays for SPORT S mode and
SPORT S+ mode can be changed on
the settings display of the multi-infor-
mation display.
SPORT S mode*
SPORT S+ mode*

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■Rev peak (Normal mode/SPORT S mode)
The engine speed reaches or
exceeds 3600 r/min, an afterimage
of the tachometer will be displayed
at the highest engine speed for
approximately 1 second.
■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.
■Meter display and layout
If the drive mode is changed, some
of the meter displays and the gauge
layout will be changed.
Changing the display

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■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when th e tail lights 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 in strument panel brightness.
■Dimming the analog speedometer lighting
The analog speedometer lighting will be dimme d when the ambient light is bright, such
as during the daytime, and SPORT S or SPORT S+ mode is selected.
■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 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “ ” or “E” is displayed, the sy stem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus de aler or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display will
be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( P. 148)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on th e 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. 139)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, as it represents the
engine speed range which exceeds the maximum safe engine speed.
●In the following situations, the engine may be overheating. In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(  P. 659)
• The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flash- ing.
• The engine oil temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flashing.