Lexus ES350 Manual page 99

ECO lamp and SPORT lamp
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When sport mode is selected, SPORT lamp (red) will illuminate.
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When all of the following conditions are satisfied and Eco-friendly driving, ECO
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lamp (blue) will illuminate. (ECO lamp will become brighter the more Eco-friendly
driving you perform. Also, while the vehicle is stopped or the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, ECO lamp turns off. (P. 107) However, when Eco drive
mode is selected, while the vehicle is stopped or the acceleration exceeds Zone of
Eco driving, ECO lamp does not turn off.):
• Driving with the shift lever in D
• Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected.
• The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or below.
Tachometer (hybrid vehicles)
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Hybrid System Indicator automatically switches to the tachometer when driving
mode is in sport mode.
Engine speed (hybrid vehicles)
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Engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and
reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehi-
cle operation and driving conditions are the same.
Odometer and trip meter display
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P. 205, 213
Customization
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Settings (e.g. on/off operation of ECO lamp) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 862)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
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Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
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cates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the
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red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 821, 824)
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2. Instrument cluster
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