Driving Mode Select Switch - Lexus NX300 Owner's 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.
Selecting a driving mode
Vehicles without Adaptive Variable
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Suspension system
1
Normal mode
For normal driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when selected to
Eco mode or sport mode.
2
Eco mode
In contrast to normal mode when stepping
on the accelerator pedal, torque genera-
tion becomes slower, air conditioning
operations (heating/cooling) are
restrained, and driving is suited for
improved fuel consumption.
When not in Eco mode and the driving
mode select switch is turned to the left,
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"Eco" indicator will be shown on the multi-
information display.
3 Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by con-
trolling the engine, transmission and steer-
ing. 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,
"Sport" indicator will be shown on the
multi-information display.
Vehicles with Adaptive Variable

Suspension system
1
Normal/Custom mode
Press the switch and select Normal mode
or Custom mode. Each time the switch is
pressed, the system changes between
Normal mode and Custom mode. When
Custom mode is selected, the "Custom"
indicator comes on.
When in Eco mode or Sport mode, when
the switch is pressed, the system returns to
Normal mode. Press the switch to change
the driving mode to normal mode when