sport mode LEXUS RC350 2019 User Guide

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■Menu icons
■Liquid crystal display
 P.70
The multi-information display is oper-
ated using the meter control switches. Select an item/change pages
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen
Pressing and holding the switch will display
the first screen of the selected menu icon.
Except F SPORT models
Press: Display the top screen
Press and hold: Register current
screen as the top screen
F SPORT modelsMove the main meter
■Registering a top screen (except F
SPORT models)
The displayed top screen can be
changed to a registered screen of your
choice.
To register a screen as the top screen,
display the desired screen and press
and hold .
■Content displayed as drive infor-
mation
Select to display various drive data.
Up to 2 of the following items can be
selected for each drive information
Drive information
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
Audio system-linked display
Driving assist system informa-
tion
Warning message display
Settings display
WARNING
■The multi-information display at low
temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm
up before using the liquid crystal infor-
mation display. At extremely low tem-
peratures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the
driver’s shifting and the new gear number
appearing on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive engine brak-
ing and possibly an accident resulting in
death or injury.
Changing the meter display
Drive information
A
B
C
D
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Vehicle status information and indicators
screen:
Items displayed can be switched by
pressing or of the meter con-
trol switches to select and pressing or .
F SPORT models: When the main
meter is in the center position, only one
item will be displayed at a time.
F SPORT models: Some drive informa-
tion items can only be displayed when
the main meter is in the center position
or when it is moved to the right.
 Current fuel consumption
Displays instantaneous current fuel con-
sumption
Average fuel economy
• After reset: Displays average fuel con-
sumption since display reset
*1, 2
• After start: Displays average fuel con-sumption since engine start
*2
• After refuel: Displays average fuel con-sumption since refuel
*2, 3
 Average vehicle speed
• After reset: Displays average vehicle
speed since display reset
*1
• After start: Displays average vehicle speed since engine start
 Elapsed time
• After reset: Displays elapsed time since
the display was reset
*1
• After start: Displays elapsed time since engine start
 Distance
• Driving range: Displays driving range
with remaining fuel
*3, 4
• After start: Displays drive distance since vehicle start
 Other
Blank: No item
*1: The function can be reset by pressing
the of the meter control switches
for longer than 1 second when the item
to reset is displayed.
If there is more than one item that can
be reset, the item selection screen will
appear.
*2: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference.
*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.
*4: 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.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
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will turn on. When
the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
 The shift lever is in any position
other than D.
 A paddle shift switch is operated.
 Neither normal mode nor Eco
mode is selected. ( P.190)
 The vehicle speed is approximately
80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Boost gauge/engine oil tempera-
ture gauge/engine oil pressure
gauge (if equipped)
*
Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The display
will change color if th e specified pressure is
exceeded.
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil temperature.The
display will flash if the engine oil tempera-
ture exceeds 284 °F (140 °C).
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure. A buzzer
will sound and warning message will be
displayed if the engine oil pressure
becomes low. ( P.282)
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on fact ors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not available when the main meter is in the
center position.
■G-force (if equipped)*
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle.
Acceleration G-force on the vehi-
cle
Current G-force value (analyzed
value of front/rear and left/right
G-forces)
Record of the maximum G-forces
This display is intended for use as a
B
C
D
A
B
C
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Vehicle status information and indicators
guideline. Depending on factors such
as the road surface condition, tem-
perature and vehicle speed, the display
may not show the actual condition of
the vehicle.
 Resetting the record of maximum
G-forces
Press and hold to reset the record.
Peak hold function
If lateral G-forces of 0.5 G or greater are
generated, the G-forc e value display will
turn amber and be held for 2 seconds.
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not available when the ma in meter is in the
center position.
■Tire pressure
 P.258
■Vehicle sway warning*
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a
lane, which is often associated with a
decrease in the driver’s attention level,
and displays the decrease in attention
using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more
the driver may need to rest.
This display is a part of the LDA (Lane
Departure Alert with steering control) sys-
tem.The display is enabled when the oper-
ating conditions of the vehicle sway
warning are met. ( P.162)
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not
available when the ma in meter is in the
center position.
■Gear positions
Displays the current gear position
when the shift lever is in D or M.
■Units (if equipped) *
The units of measure used can be
changed while driving.
Unlike the units sett ing performed on ,
the units setting performed on can be
changed while driving.
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not available when the main meter is in the
right-side position.
■Blank (No items)
Displays no drive information contents.
■Tire pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the
tire inflation pressu re after the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
It may also take a few minutes to display
the tire inflation pressure after inflation
pressure has b een adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire informa-
tion cannot be determined due to unfa-
vorable radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-
perature. The displaye d values may also
be different from the values measured
using a tire pressure gauge.
Select to display the following naviga-
tion system-linked information.
 Route guidance
 Compass display (heading-up dis-
play)
Select to enable se lection of an audio
source or track on the display using the
meter control switches.
Navigation system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)
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Vehicle status information and indicators
information (message indicating mainte-
nance is required and distance until the
next oil change) after engine oil mainte-
nance is performed.
■Meter settings
 Language
Select to change the language on the dis-
play.
 Units
Select to change the units of measure dis-
played.
 Eco Driving Indicator Light
(  P.73)
Select to enable/disable the Eco Driving
Indicator Light.
 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
.
 Drive information screen ( P.72)
Select to choose betwee n 2 items that will
be displayed on each drive information
screen (“Drive info 1”, “Drive Info 2” and
“Drive Info 3”) respectively.
 Pop-up display ( P.70)
Select to enable/dis able the pop-up dis-
play.
• Intersection guidance (if equipped)
• Incoming calls
• Audio Feedback (F SPORT)
• Volume Feedback (F SPORT)
•Brightness adjustment
 Color (except F SPORT models)
Select to set the color of the cursor on the
multi-information display.
Needle (F SPORT models)
Select to set the tachometer needle color.
Rev indicator (F SPORT models)
( P.69)
• Select to enable/disable the Rev indica-
tor.
• Select to set the desired engine speed at which the Rev indicator will begin to be
displayed.
 Rev peak (F SPORT models)
( P.69)
Select to enable/disable the Rev peak.
Default setting
Select to reset the meter display settings to
the default setting.
■Background color of the indicator/shift
position display area (except F SPORT
models)
The background color of the indicator/shift
position display area is changed according
to the driving mode as follows ( P.190):
●Eco drive mode: Blue
●Sport mode: Red
■G-force display (if equipped)
The G-force values may not be zero even
when the vehicle is parked, such as when it
is parked on an incline.
■Suspension of the settings display
●Some settings cannot be changed while
driving. When changing settings, park
the vehicle in a safe place.
●If a warning message is displayed, opera-
tion of the settings display will be sus-
pended.

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4-1.Before driving
■Starting the engine
 P.125
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. ( P.128)
2 Release the parking brake.
(P.134)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift lever
to P or N. ( P.128)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake ( P.134),
and shift the shift lever to P
( P.128).
3 Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.
4 Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Make sure that the parking brake is
set and shift the shift lever to D.
2 Gently depress the accelerator
pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
(  P.192)
■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 espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of wa ter between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.
■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 driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden
acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill
or downhill
●When the accelerato r pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed while
sport mode is selected
■Restraining the engine output (Brake
Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
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Driving
WARNING
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while
the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the
vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine
braking is not available when N is
selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other
than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that
may cause an accident and result in
death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping
noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and
replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible. Rotor damage may result if the
pads are not replaced when needed.
Front brakes on F SPORT models
(RC350 [2WD]/RC300 [2WD] only):
Moderate levels of brake pad and disc
wear allow enhanced front braking
power. As a result, the discs may wear
more quickly than conventional brake
discs. Therefore, when replacing the
brake pads, Lexus recommends that you
also have the thickness of the discs mea-
sured. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle
when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are
exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P
or N, the vehicle may accelerate sud-
denly and unexpectedly, causing an
accident.
●In order to prevent accidents due to
the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the
engine is running, and apply the park-
ing brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,
in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or back-
ward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake
as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which
could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters,
spray cans, or soft drink cans in the
vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plas-
tic material of glasses to deform or
crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior
of the vehicle, and may also cause a
short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical
components.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the
vehicle. If a cigare tte lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the
floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is
adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the
windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on
the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act
as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

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Driving
position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
(  P.130)
●8-speed models: While driving in the D
position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
( P.130)
●When switching the driving mode to
sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. ( P.190)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
 P.117
■AI-SHIFT
●The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the
suitable gear accordin g to driver perfor-
mance 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.)
●8-speed models: G AI-SHIFT automati-
cally selects a suitable gear for sporty
driving according to driver’s input and
driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates
automatically when the shift lever is in D
and sport mode is sele cted for the driving
mode. (Selecting normal mode with the
driving mode select switch or shifting the
shift lever to the M po sition cancels this
function.)
While the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P
and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever in
starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only
when the engine swit ch is in IGNITION
ON mode and the brake pedal is being
depressed.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is
being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your
foot on the brake pedal, there may be a
problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden
acceleration, as this could result in the
vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
Shifting the shift lever

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lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
1
Set the parking brake.
2
Turn the engine switch to off.
3
Depress the brake pedal.
4
Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover the
tip of the screwd river with a rag.
5
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the but-
ton is pressed.
■Sport mode/Eco drive mode
 P.190
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be se lected 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.
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if
the engine switch is turned off after driving
in snow mode.
To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range will be down-
shifted to a range that enables engine
braking force that is suitable to driving
conditions. When the “+” paddle shift
switch is operated, the shift range will
be one gear higher than the gear in use
during normal D position driving.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident when releas-
ing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override
button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pe dal is accidentally
depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is
pressed and the shift lever is shifted out
of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, pos-
sibly leading to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
Selecting the driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in the D
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To set the parking brake, fully depress
the parking brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again releases
the parking brake.)
■Parking the vehicle
 P.116
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven
with the parking brake engaged. “Release
Parking Brake” is displayed on the
multi-information display.
■Usage in winter time
 P.197
*: If equipped
1Louder
2
Lower
The indicator comes on when the ASC
system is on.
When the dial is turned to the lowest
volume, the ASC system will be turned
off and the indicator will go off.
Parking brake
Operating instructions
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking
performance and increase brake wear.
ASC (Active Sound Con-
trol)*
The ASC system is an electronic
sound system that generates
engine sound, conveying the
kinetic situations of the vehicle’s
acceleration and deceleration to
the driver through the speakers
inside the instrument panel.
The vehicle’s response to the
driver’s acceleration behavior and
shift operations are also conveyed
in sound.
When sport mode is selected, the
sound conveyed to the driver will be
louder.
Controlling volume