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GS350_U (OM30C34U)
4-2. Driving procedures
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or
paddle shift switches are operated.
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“1st Gear not available due to slippery road surface” is displayed on
the multi information display.
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The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
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When the “-” paddle shift 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 deactivation 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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If the “+” paddle shift switch is operated when the shift range is in 5
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
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When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
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To protect automatic transmission
“Transmission Fluid High Temperature” is displayed on the multi-information display
and a function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when the
fluid temperature is high. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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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 paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
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Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driv-
ing in snow mode.
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→
P. 737