Lexus LS 500h 2019, Owner'S Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving mode
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P.380
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Snow mode (if equipped)
Snow mode can be selected to suit the
conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as on snow.
Turn the snow mode switch backward.
The snow mode indicator illuminates.
Turn the snow mode switch backward
again to return to normal mode.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
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Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if
the power switch is turned off after driving
in snow mode.
To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the “+” paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range switches to
a range that is one range higher than
the current range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and ena-
bling the level of engine braking force
to be selected.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed on the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
NOTICE
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Notes regarding shift lever and P
position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift
lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may acti-
vate and it will not be temporarily possi-
ble to shift the shift position other than P.
If this happens, please wait for a while
before attempting to change the shift
position again.
Selecting the driving mode
A
B
Selecting shift ranges in the D
position
A
B
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