Lexus ES 300(h), Owner'S Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
desired, such as when driving on roads
with many curves.
When not in Sport mode, if the Driving
Mode Select switch is turned away from
you, the “Sport” indicator comes 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.
To improve air conditioning performance,
perform the following operations:
● Turn off eco air conditioning mode
(

P.354)
● Adjust the fan speed (

P.348, 350)
● Turn off Eco drive mode
■
Automatic deactivation of sport mode
If the power switch is turned off after driving
in sport mode, the drive mode will be
changed to normal mode.
■ Driving mode pop-up display (12.3-inch
display model)
When the driving mode is changed, the
selected driving mode will be temporarily
displayed on the side display. (

P.343)
■
Auto Glide Control
●
While driving in Eco drive mode with D
position selected, releasing the accelera-
tor pedal will activate Auto Glide Control
under certain conditions. (Auto Glide
Control may activate before the acceler-
ator pedal is fully released.)
When Auto Glide Control operates, the
electric motor (traction motor) will be con-
trolled, reducing the deceleration force and
allowing the vehicle to coast, enhancing fuel
economy.
When Auto Glide Control operates, the
AGC indicator light will illuminate.
● Auto Glide Control may not operate in
the following situations:
• When the brake pedal is depressed
• When a shift position other than D is
selected
• When not in Eco drive mode
• When the vehicle speed is approximately
15 km/h (10 mph) or lower
• When the vehicle is accelerating on a
downward slope
• When the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is
operating (if equipped)
• When the dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range (if equipped) or
dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped) or cruise control (if equipped)
is operating
• When the TRC or VSC system is operat-
ing
• When the TRC or VSC system is dis-
abled by pressing the VSC OFF switch