Question - Blue mode light dimming with acceleration
#1
Intermediate
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Question - Blue mode light dimming with acceleration
So one of my favorite little details is how the dash display switches from blue to red in Sport/Sport+ mode.
I was driving around today and noticed that when I pressed on the accelerator, the blue light would dim down to dark. I didn't notice it earlier and am wondering if it happens for other people?
I was driving around today and noticed that when I pressed on the accelerator, the blue light would dim down to dark. I didn't notice it earlier and am wondering if it happens for other people?
#2
Lexus Test Driver
Yes, I think that blue light is like the Eco light and it tells u if ur driving economically, that's why it disappear when u punch the gas and reappear when u let go.
#3
Totally normal, even the Prius we got as a rental did this. Blue is economical driving mode, when you punch it, although it is more economical than sport mode, it still isn't the best for fuel economy so the light lets you know this.
#4
Lexus Test Driver
Dark blue fades to black in both Normal and Eco mode dependent upon engine load/acceleration.
#5
Lexus Test Driver
But with the way I drive I rarely see the blue light.
#6
Lexus Test Driver
#7
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Okay, I found the setting buried in the display settings. Turned blue to always on and bright.
A couple of criticism:
(1) The car really only needs Eco and Sport+.
(2) It should start in whatever mode it was left in
I just switch to normal modes on crappy pavement.
A couple of criticism:
(1) The car really only needs Eco and Sport+.
(2) It should start in whatever mode it was left in
I just switch to normal modes on crappy pavement.
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#8
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Okay, another very technical question:
Can you pick out which mode is on from OBD2? If I wanted to add some other lights that changed color depending on mode, I'd need to figure out a way to tell. Was thinking of a very subtle glow in the reading lights in red/blue depending on mode.
Can you pick out which mode is on from OBD2? If I wanted to add some other lights that changed color depending on mode, I'd need to figure out a way to tell. Was thinking of a very subtle glow in the reading lights in red/blue depending on mode.
#9
Lexus Test Driver
I don't remember seeing that in the OBD2 settings.
#11
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#13
Lexus Test Driver
I actually like seeing the BLUE in both Eco and Normal modes. And, of course I like the RED in Sport mode.
#15
The system starts up in last used mode, unless you were in S or S+. That's probably due to EPA regs, because your gas mileage will be less in the sport modes...economy or performance, your choice.