sport mode LEXUS RCF 2021 User Guide

1934-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle char-
acteristics and by controlling the operation
of the air conditioning system (heat-
ing/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving
mode select switch is turned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indicator will come on.
3Sport mode
•SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to
provide quick, powerful acceleration. Also,
gear shift timing is co ntrolled to suit sporty
driving, making this mode is suitable for
when agile driving response 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 to the right,
the “SPORT S” indicator will come on.
•SPORT S+ mode
Provides earlier down shift timing than
SPORT S mode in order to maintain a high
engine speed and provides faster gear
changes. This mode also changes the
steering feel, suspension control and
VDIM control, making it suitable for pow-
erful sporty driving. When in SPORT S mode, if the driving
mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S+” indicator will come on.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cool-
ing operations and fan speed of the air con-
ditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency
(  P.213). To improve air conditioning per-
formance, adjust the fan speed or turn off
Eco drive mode.
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode
and custom mode
If the engine switch is turned off after driv-
ing in sport mode or custom mode, the
drive mode will be changed to normal
mode.
■Driving mode pop-up display (vehicles
with a 10.3-inch display)
When the driving mode is changed, the
selected driving mode will be temporarily
displayed on the side display. ( P.210)
FunctionSetting
Powertrain
Normal
Power
Eco
ChassisNormal
Sport
Air conditioning sys-
temNormal
Eco

1944-5. Using the driving support systems
■Operating launch control
1 Stop the vehicle.
2 Firmly and fully depress the brake
pedal with your left foot.
Continue depressing the brake pedal.
3Shift the shift lever to D.
4 Select SPORT S+ mode.
5 Press the switch.
The “EXPERT” indicator will come on
together with the “TRAC OFF” and VSC
OFF indicators.
6Press the “LAUNCH” switch.
The “LAUNCH” indicator will illuminate.
7Firmly and fully depress the accel-
erator pedal.
The control standby state will be entered
and the engine speed will be automatically
maintained between 1500-2000 rpm.
If the “LAUNCH” indicator turns off,
release the accelerato r pedal and perform
this procedure again from 6.
8 Within 3 seconds of depressing the
accelerator pedal, release the
brake pedal to start off.
The “LAUNCH” indicator will turn off 3
seconds after the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
If the brake pedal is no t released before the
“LAUNCH” indicator turns off, release the
accelerator pedal and perform this proce-
dure again from 6 .
After starting off, when the accelerator
pedal is released, laun ch control will stop
operating.
■Canceling launch control
Perform any of the following:
 Shift the shift lever to any position
other than D.
 Operate the drive mode switch to
select any mode other than SPORT
S+ mode.
 Press the switch.
 Press the “LAUNCH” switch.
■Operation condition
When all of the following conditions are
met, launch control can be enabled:
●The engine and transmission are suffi-
ciently warmed up.
●The engine, transmission, driving support
systems, etc. are not malfunctioning.
■Launch control will not operate prop-
erly when
In the following situations, launch control
may not operate properly:
●When the brake pedal is not firmly
depressed and the rear wheels slip.
Launch control
By controlling the engine torque,
this function restrains tire slippage,
providing optimal acceleration
when starting off. (Do not use this
function on public roads.)
Operating instruction

1984-5. Using the driving support systems
2SLALOM mode
This mode emphasizes enhanced steering
response.
3TRACK mode
This mode emphasizes stability for high
speed sporty driving.
■Operating conditions
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Automatic cancelation of the selected
TVD control mode
SLALOM and TRACK mode are canceled
when the engine switch is turned off. When
the engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode, the TVD system will be in
STANDARD mode.
■Automatic disabling of the TVD system
If a malfunction is detected in the TVD sys-
tem, a warning message will be displayed
on the multi-information display ( P.311)
and the TVD system will be disabled auto-
matically. If the system is disabled, driving
force will not be distributed by the TVD but
through normal differential operation.
■To protect the system
The TVD fluid temperature may become
excessively high when driving for a long
time under extremely high load conditions.
In this case, a warnin g message will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
(  P.311)
The multi-information display shows the distribution of driving force
between the right and left rear wheels.
(
P.73)
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the sys-
tem
The driver is solely responsible for safe
driving. Do not overly rely on the TVD
system. Always drive safely, taking care
to observe your surroundings.
TVD control status on the
multi-information display

2004-5. Using the driving support systems
■Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow,
the TRAC system may reduce power from
the engine to the wheels. Pressing the
switch to turn the system off may make it
easier for you to rock the vehicle in order to
free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press
and release the switch.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light will come
on.
Press the switch again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■Turning off both TRAC and VSC sys-
tems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off,
press and hold the switch for more
than 3 seconds.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light and the
VSC OFF indicator light will come on.
*
Press the switch ag ain to turn the sys-
tems back on.
*: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision System), pre-collision brake assist and
precollision braking will also be disabled.
The pre-collision system warning light
will come on and a message will be dis-
played on the multi- information display.
(  P.163)
■Expert mode
When expert mode is selected, it is possible
to drive in a more sporty manner than other
drive modes. Expert mode disables the
TRAC and VSC systems but the engine and
brakes may be controlled depending on the
vehicle behavior.
To select expert mode, press the
switch when in SPORT S+ mode.
The “EXPERT” indicator will come on
together with the TRAC OFF and VSC
OFF indicators.
To cancel expert mode, press the
switch or use the driving mode select switch
to select a driving mode other than SPORT
S+ mode.
■When the “TRAC OFF” indicator light
comes on even if the switch has not
been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the indi-

3678-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Driving mode select switch (P.192)
■Active rear wing* ( P.195)
*:If equipped
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P.213)
■Seat heaters* ( P.221)
*:If equipped
■Illumination ( P.223)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in custom
modeNormalPowerO——Eco
Chassis control in custom
modeNormalSportO——
Air conditioning operation in
custom modeNormalEcoO——
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation of the active rear
wingOffOn—OO
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivityStandard-3 to 3O—O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Seat heater timer controlOffOnO—O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff——O
ABC