ECO mode LEXUS RX270 2014 User Guide

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■Eco-friendly driving
■Customization
Setting of Eco Driving Indicator Light can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 2 2 )
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running.
This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
When the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco
driving, and when the vehicle is stopped, the
light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in
the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in anything other than D.
●The paddle shift switch is operated. (if
equipped)
●The driving mode is set to snow mode.
(→P. 1 8 8 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 130
km/h (80 mph) or higher.
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CAUTION
●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.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while
driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to
these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you
should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 6 0 3
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a
steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-
tiveness. (→P. 1 8 7 )
●When stopped on an incline, use the brake pedal and parking brake to prevent
the vehicle from rolling backward or forward, causing an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside
rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents, resulting
in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body are not
outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●On vehicles with an electronically modulated air suspension, if you drive through
water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water
and the firmness of the river bed. Put the vehicle in “HI” (high) mode with the
height selector switch and then turn off the electronically modulated air suspen-
sion by pressing the height control off switch. Drive your vehicle at 30 km/h (19
mph) or lower.
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CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This 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 indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible.
Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
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. There-
fore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends that you also have the
thickness of the discs measured.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.
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Engine (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on
your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START STOP” switch
modes.
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator will turn green. If the
indicator does not turn green, the engine cannot be started.
Press the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
The engine will crank until it
starts or for up to 30 seconds,
whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started from
any “ENGINE START STOP”
switch mode.
■Stopping the engine
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 1 9 4 )
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of time without the engine running.
●If the indicator on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is illuminated, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always
check that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the
engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the
vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle
checked by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
If the “ENGINE START STOP” seems to be operating somewhat differently than
usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
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■Shift position purpose
*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the
driving condition. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended
for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possi-
ble gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unneces-
sary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 (→P. 1 8 9 )
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehi-
cle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 1 9 3 )
(if equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(→P. 2 1 9 )
Headlight high beam indi-
cator (→P. 2 1 7 )Slip indicator
(→P. 2 7 2 , 2 7 8 )
Tail light indicator
(→P. 2 1 7 )VSC off indicator
(→P. 2 7 3 )
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 222)
(if equipped)
Electronically modulated
air suspension indicator
(→P. 2 5 6 )
Rear fog light indicator
(→P. 222)Eco Driving Indicator
Light (→P. 1 7 1 )
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 230, 234)
(with
navigation
system)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (→P. 163)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control indi-
cator (→P. 2 3 4 )
(without
navigation
system)
SRS airbag on-off indica-
tor (→P. 163)
(if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sen-
sor indicator (→P. 2 4 8 )
(AWD
models)
All-wheel drive lock indi-
cator (→P. 277)
*1
*1, 2
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
*1
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*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes
faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehi-
cle’s systems. (→P. 543)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*
2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
“ECT SNOW” indicator
(→P. 188)
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light (→P. 2 8 1 )
(if equipped)(if equipped)(for driver)(for front
passenger)(if equipped)
*1, 3
*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1, 2*1*1, 2*1*1
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Trip information
■Current fuel consumption
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption
■Average fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was last refu-
eled
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset
• The function can be reset by pushing the “ENTER” switch for longer than
one second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
Other contentsDetails
Outside temperature Displays the outside temperature
Dynamic radar cruise control display
(if equipped) (→P. 2 3 4 )Automatically displayed when using
dynamic radar cruise control
Window close suggestion mode
(→P. 2 0 8 )
If you forget to close a window
before exiting the vehicle, a sugges-
tion to close all the windows is
shown.
Customization (→P. 622)
Settings of functions such as the
door lock and light illumination time
can be changed
Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e (→P. 552)
Automatically displayed when a mal-
function occurs in one of the vehi-
cle’s systems
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■Electronic features control can be turned on/off when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Conditions for ending electronic features control
In the following situations, the electronic features control will end:
●The menu switch is pressed.
●The dynamic radar cruise control is operated (if equipped).
●Lexus parking assist-sensor starts operating (if equipped).
●No action is performed for some time after the electronic features control
screen is displayed.
●A warning message appears after the electronic features control screen is dis-
played.
■Window close suggestion mode
●In the following situations, the window close suggestion mode will not operate:
• A warning message appears on the multi-information display.
• The window lock switch is on.
• All the windows are closed.
• The window close suggestion mode has been disabled in the customized set-
tings.
• The driver's or front passenger's door is open.
●In the following situations, the window close suggestion mode will end:
• The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• About 20 seconds have passed since the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
was turned off.
• A warning message appears on the multi-information display.
• All the windows are closed.
• The window lock switch is turned on.
• The menu switch is pressed.
• The driver's or front passenger's door is opened.
• The windows were opened or closed by the wireless remote control.
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