Lexus RZ450E 2023 - Changing the driving characteristics

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3-8. Changing the driving characteristics
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Driving according to the conditions
3-8.Changing the driving chara cteristics
■ Normal mode
Suitable when driving in the city, for
good electricity consumption effi-
ciency, silence, and drive-ability.
■ Eco drive mode
In contrast with Normal mode, torque
generation is slower when stepping on
the accelerator pedal, air conditioning
operations (heating/cooling) are
restrained, and driving becomes suited
for improved electricity consumption.
■ Range mode
When in range mode, the driving con-
trols is changed to those for improved
electric consumption, in terms of the
vehicle speed limits, the maximum
driving force limits, the optimized
front-rear allocation of the driving
force, etc., along with turning off of the
air conditioning system (heating/cool-
ing). This mode is suitable for maximiz-
ing the driving distance.
■ Sport mode
Helps to ensure steering feel and
accelerator response by controlling
the EV system and transmission. Suit-
able for sporty, fun driving, such as
when driving on mountain roads.
■ Custom mode
Driving is possible by setting the
desired function for power train con-
trol, chassis control or air conditioning
operations. Custom mode settings can
only be changed on the drive mode
customization display of the center dis-
play. (P.594)
■ Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
● In the Eco drive mode, the air condition-
ing system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize electricity consumption efficiency.
• Heating/cooling capacity is restricted
• Fan speed restricted when automatic
mode is selected
● To improve air conditioning performance,
perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Adjust the temperature setting
•Turn off Eco drive mode
● When the driving mode is set to Eco
drive mode, the air conditioning system
may automatically change to Eco mode.
To cancel eco mode, press “Eco
heat/cool”.
■ Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in range mode
● In range mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
● Turning the air conditioning system on
manually will operate it in the setting used
before range mode was selected.
■ Suggestion message to change to range
mode
When the remaining charge of the traction
battery reaches a certain level, a message
suggesting to change drive modes to range
mode will be displayed. (P.256)
Driving modes
The following driving modes can be
used according to the driv-
ing/usage conditions.
Characteristics of each driving
mode