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4-2. Driving procedures
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)
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Driving
protect the engine or automatic
transmission when the engine cool-
ant temperature is low, the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is high or low, or other
reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift
operation is performed.
■
Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce
noise, set the shift position in D for nor-
mal driving. You can choose gear range
suitable for your driving situation by
operating the paddle shift switches.
*2
: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-
ing in M mode.
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For the shift positions
●
When the power switch is off, the shift
position cannot be changed.
●
When the power switch is in ON mode
(the hybrid system is not operating), the
shift position can only be changed to N.
●
When the “READY” indicator is on, the
shift position can be changed from P to D,
N or R.
●
When the “READY” indicator is flashing,
the shift position cannot be changed from
P to another position even if the shift lever
is operated. Wait until the “READY” indi-
Hybrid transmission
(LC500h)
Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
tion
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehicle/starting
the hybrid system
R
Reversing
N
Neutral (Condition in which
the power is not transmitted)
D
Normal driving
*1
M
M mode driving
*2
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