Lexus 2013 IS250C, Owner'S Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position
When the “-” shift paddle switch is operated in the D position, a shift range will be
automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range will be one gear
lower than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
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Automatic deactivated of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
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When the vehicle comes to a stop
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When range 6 is selected and the accelerator pedal is depressed
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
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To protect automatic transmission
A function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when the fluid
temperature is high.
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Gear position display when driving
The current gear is displayed on the multi-information display. (
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P. 174)
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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever or shift paddle switch is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
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When driving with the cruise control system or dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem
Engine braking will not occur during shift range selection in the D position or S
mode, even when downshifting to range 5 or 4. (
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P. 190, 194)
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Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned off after driving in snow mode.
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
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P. 526