Drive mode isn't sticky :-(

[cilles]

I love that they have a Custom drive mode option. I set mine to Economy engine but standard Air and Comfort suspension.
However when I set it, every time I turn the car off it returns to Standard (or whatever it is called) mode! Really annoying.
I haven't tried to see if it sticks in Economy (don't like it, wimpy air conditioning) or other modes but since it doesn't stick in Custom I keep getting worse gas mileage.

Has anyone figure out how to make it stick in Custom mode through subsequent start/stops of the engine?

 

[Nickal]

That is maddening but has been the same in nearly every car I've ever owned. I don't have my 550 yet but my BMW X5 had the same issue.

 

[jclaffee]

Does anyone know if it will "stick" in any of the built-in modes? If not, that's pretty annoying too.

 

[Bluegill]

It will stay in Comfort. I though it would also stay in Economy mode too. They don't let it stay in Sport or Sport+ because a little old lady might get in and plow into a wall.

 

[cilles]

It should also stick in Custom - how can we file a bug report or feature request with Lexus? This could easily be fixed by a software update.

 

[SethGX]

Yeah I just realized this morning that comfort mode sticks after I tried it out on my drive home yesterday and didn't change it back to normal, and it was still active this morning.

 

[incognito.gx]

Eco, Comfort & Normal stick I believe. Personally any mode should stick but thats just me.

 

[cilles]

Agreed all modes should stick and Custom mode does not :-(

 

[gx550]

Agreed all modes should stick and Custom mode does not :-(

It’d be good if the mode were displayed on the screen somewhere too

 

[SethGX]

It shows in the bottom left corner by where the Eco indicator displays. Also, other stuff changes color to indicate the mode.

 

[mm9351]

I've been using the eco mode and yes, it sticks and is saved each drive. There is also a second eco indicator, a green flag above the first, which indicates your driving behavior is in the "zone" (maximized fuel economy). Which basically means just because you drive in eco mode, hard acceleration, braking and other poor habits can still result in poor fuel economy. Those enrolled in "Drive Pulse and Trips" on the Lexus app under "find" can review their behavior in great detail. It measures harsh cornering, fast acceleration, and harsh braking. Brutally honest and accurate.

I understand this may be a bit off-topic but i think it's worth mentioning.

 

[F90Guy]

I love that they have a Custom drive mode option. I set mine to Economy engine but standard Air and Comfort suspension.
However when I set it, every time I turn the car off it returns to Standard (or whatever it is called) mode! Really annoying.
I haven't tried to see if it sticks in Economy (don't like it, wimpy air conditioning) or other modes but since it doesn't stick in Custom I keep getting worse gas mileage.

Has anyone figure out how to make it stick in Custom mode through subsequent start/stops of the engine?

You can turn off the Eco A/C in the options, that way you can leave it in Economy and still have standard A/C and Heat