sport mode LEXUS RC300H 2017 Owners Manual

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2. Instrument cluster
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
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
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●Drive mode indicators
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunct ion in a system if a light does not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indicate that a
system check is being perfor med. They will turn off after the “READY” indicator turns
on. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
*6Low outside temperature
indicator ( P. 115) EV indicator ( P. 87)
“READY” indicator
( P. 215)
*1, 8“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator ( P. 54)
EV drive mode indicator ( P. 220) Snow mode indicator ( P. 223)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 301)
“SPORT” indicator
( P. 301)
EV drive mode indicator
( P. 220)
“SPORT S” indicator
( P. 301)
Eco drive mode indicator ( P. 301) Snow mode indicator ( P. 223)
“SPORT S+” indicator ( P. 301)

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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

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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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■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will aut omatically stop and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being dr iven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly dr iving range is being exceeded (during full power driving etc.)
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than sport mode with the tachometer setting other than “Tachometer (Always)”.
●By keeping the indicator needle (except F SPORT models) or bar display (F SPORT
models) within the Eco area, more Eco- friendly driving can be achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, re generation refers to the conversion of energy created by
the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■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 agarage, 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.
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■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 or the odometer/trip meter
screen (F SPORT models only).
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( P. 126)
■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. 121)
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.
●If the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone (H), the engine may beoverheating. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check theengine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 587)

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◆Display content
Except F SPORT models
Selecting a menu icon displays a
variety of vehicle data or allows vehi-
cle settings to be customized.
 F SPORT models
●Main meter in center position:
Displays various drive information on the main meter.
Content displayed is the same as those which are displayed when the main meter is moved to the right. (P. 124)
●Main meter moved to the right:
Selecting a menu icon displays a
variety of vehicle data or allows
vehicle settings to be customized.
Multi-information display

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◆Operating the meter control switches
The multi-information display is operated using the meter control switches.
:Switch menu
: Change displayed con- tent, scroll up/down the
screen and move the
cursor up/down
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen
Except F SPORT models Press: Displays the screen registered to
When no screen has been registered, the 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
When the main meter moves to the right, the menu icons will be displayed on the
left side.
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■Drive information 1/Drive information 2
Select to select up to 2 of the following items to display on each screen
respectively.
F SPORT models (main meter in center po sition): Each item is displayed sepa-
rately.
*1: Use the displayed figure (average fuel consumption, average vehicle speed, elapsed
time) for reference only.
*2: 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.
*3: 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.
Drive information
ItemContent
Current fuel consumptionDisplays instantaneous current fuel consumption
Average fuel econ-omy (after reset)Displays average fuel consumption since display reset*1
Average fuel econ-
omy (after start)Displays average fuel cons umption since engine start*1
Average fuel econ- omy (after refuel)Displays average fuel consumption since refuel*1
Average vehiclespeed (after reset)Displays average vehicle speed since display reset*1
Average vehicle
speed (after start)Displays average vehicle speed since engine start*1
Elapsed time (after reset)Displays elapsed time since display reset*1
Elapsed time (afterstart)Displays elapsed time since engine start*1
Distance (driving
range)Displays driving range with remaining fuel*2, 3
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■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. 476)
■EV indicator
Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
■ 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. 123)
■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. 124)
■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
• 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.
■Tachometer settings
Select to set the display of the tachomet er or Hybrid System Indicator to auto-
matically change according to the driving mode or static.
Settings display