Driving Mode Select Switch - Lexus ES 300h User Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems

Driving mode select switch

The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
Normal mode
1
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
mode or sport mode.
Eco drive mode
2
Use Eco mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve
frequent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the left,
the "ECO" indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
3
Assists acceleration response by controlling the steering and hybrid system.
Suitable for when precise handling is desirable, for example when driving on
mountain roads.
When not in Sport mode and the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
"SPORT" indicator comes on in the multi-information display.
The hybrid system indicator changes to the tachometer. (→P. 86)
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