Drive Mode Customization
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Drive Mode Customization
2017 RX350 Sport+
The powertrain can be set to normal, power or eco.
I recently changed my DMC drivetrain setting from normal to power. It seems very similar to sport mode however it doesn't have to be selected with each start-up, does anyone know what the difference is??
I haven't noticed any change in mpg however you would think it burns more gas. My car runs well but the drone is quite noticeable, selecting power lessons some of the drone noise and the shifting is better, again very similar to driving in sport mode (not sport+).
Just curious, is the eco selection the same as driving in eco mode and if so, why do they even have it.
Any comments, pros or cons??
I did a search but didn't find threads answering these questions.
Page 374 and 711 in the OM shows the selections with no other information.
The powertrain can be set to normal, power or eco.
I recently changed my DMC drivetrain setting from normal to power. It seems very similar to sport mode however it doesn't have to be selected with each start-up, does anyone know what the difference is??
I haven't noticed any change in mpg however you would think it burns more gas. My car runs well but the drone is quite noticeable, selecting power lessons some of the drone noise and the shifting is better, again very similar to driving in sport mode (not sport+).
Just curious, is the eco selection the same as driving in eco mode and if so, why do they even have it.
Any comments, pros or cons??
I did a search but didn't find threads answering these questions.
Page 374 and 711 in the OM shows the selections with no other information.
Racer
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2017 RX350 Sport+
The powertrain can be set to normal, power or eco.
I recently changed my DMC drivetrain setting from normal to power. It seems very similar to sport mode however it doesn't have to be selected with each start-up, does anyone know what the difference is??
I haven't noticed any change in mpg however you would think it burns more gas. My car runs well but the drone is quite noticeable, selecting power lessons some of the drone noise and the shifting is better, again very similar to driving in sport mode (not sport+).
Just curious, is the eco selection the same as driving in eco mode and if so, why do they even have it.
Any comments, pros or cons??
I did a search but didn't find threads answering these questions.
Page 374 and 711 in the OM shows the selections with no other information.
The powertrain can be set to normal, power or eco.
I recently changed my DMC drivetrain setting from normal to power. It seems very similar to sport mode however it doesn't have to be selected with each start-up, does anyone know what the difference is??
I haven't noticed any change in mpg however you would think it burns more gas. My car runs well but the drone is quite noticeable, selecting power lessons some of the drone noise and the shifting is better, again very similar to driving in sport mode (not sport+).
Just curious, is the eco selection the same as driving in eco mode and if so, why do they even have it.
Any comments, pros or cons??
I did a search but didn't find threads answering these questions.
Page 374 and 711 in the OM shows the selections with no other information.
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Select Menu, Setup, Vehicle, and the last of the 5 selections is Driver Mode Customization.
There you will see 3 functions, Powertrain, Chassis or Air conditioning system.
Select Powertrain and there are 3 choices, Normal, Power or Eco. I selected Power and it stays in Power even after the engine is stopped and started again. As I said, afterwards I can't tell the difference when driving in Drive or Sport mode.
I hope this helps.
Racer
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Cocal, since we have the same model year you should be able to see what I see, although it's possible that it's only an option on the sport+ model,
Select Menu, Setup, Vehicle, and the last of the 5 selections is Driver Mode Customization.
There you will see 3 functions, Powertrain, Chassis or Air conditioning system.
Select Powertrain and there are 3 choices, Normal, Power or Eco. I selected Power and it stays in Power even after the engine is stopped and started again. As I said, afterwards I can't tell the difference when driving in Drive or Sport mode.
I hope this helps.
Select Menu, Setup, Vehicle, and the last of the 5 selections is Driver Mode Customization.
There you will see 3 functions, Powertrain, Chassis or Air conditioning system.
Select Powertrain and there are 3 choices, Normal, Power or Eco. I selected Power and it stays in Power even after the engine is stopped and started again. As I said, afterwards I can't tell the difference when driving in Drive or Sport mode.
I hope this helps.
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I've used all three and have settled on "normal mode". The ECO mode tends to keep the car in a higher gear to reduce engine rpm. But this made the engine create a droning sound which I didn't like. The sport mode is fine but the downshifts were frequent. Based on how I drive I just leave it in normal and when I need faster acceleration I just step on it. The car is fast enough for me.
Racer
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From: Ontario, Canada
Cocal, since we have the same model year you should be able to see what I see, although it's possible that it's only an option on the sport+ model,
Select Menu, Setup, Vehicle, and the last of the 5 selections is Driver Mode Customization.
There you will see 3 functions, Powertrain, Chassis or Air conditioning system.
Select Powertrain and there are 3 choices, Normal, Power or Eco. I selected Power and it stays in Power even after the engine is stopped and started again. As I said, afterwards I can't tell the difference when driving in Drive or Sport mode.
I hope this helps.
Select Menu, Setup, Vehicle, and the last of the 5 selections is Driver Mode Customization.
There you will see 3 functions, Powertrain, Chassis or Air conditioning system.
Select Powertrain and there are 3 choices, Normal, Power or Eco. I selected Power and it stays in Power even after the engine is stopped and started again. As I said, afterwards I can't tell the difference when driving in Drive or Sport mode.
I hope this helps.
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A lot of similar discussion about portions of this topic can be found in this thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...rred-mode.html
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When you get to Vehicle how many options do you see? I see 5.
Maintenance
Vehicle Customization
Lexus Park Assist
Blind Spot Monitor Settings
and the last is Drive Mode Customization (powertrain, chassis and climate}
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Racer
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Yes, Sport+. My reply to you was that it could be available only on Sport+ models however I have never read that.
When you get to Vehicle how many options do you see? I see 5.
Maintenance
Vehicle Customization
Lexus Park Assist
Blind Spot Monitor Settings
and the last is Drive Mode Customization (powertrain, chassis and climate}
When you get to Vehicle how many options do you see? I see 5.
Maintenance
Vehicle Customization
Lexus Park Assist
Blind Spot Monitor Settings
and the last is Drive Mode Customization (powertrain, chassis and climate}
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After thinking about it, one of the options is chassis and you can select normal or sport, something which is probably not available in the non-sport version. I drive in normal, I don't want the harsher ride unless I'm in the country and then I can select sport+.
Racer
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I can live with it.
