Lexus LS 460, User Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
LS460/LS460L_U (OM50D48U)
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Sport mode/Comfort mode/Eco drive mode
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Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, such as on snow.
Press the switch.
The snow mode indicator light will
come on.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
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Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position (AWD models
with paddle shift switches)
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 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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S mode
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When the shift range is 6 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift
range to 8.
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When the shift lever is moved toward “-”, the shift range is downshifted to a range
that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions.
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To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically occur.
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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 (AWD models with paddle shift switches)
is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
Selecting the driving mode