Lexus NX 200, Owner'S Manual

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LEXUS NX300/NX200 Owners Manual̲General̲M78540̲en
4-2. Driving procedures
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To drive using temporary gear step
selection, operate the paddle shift
switch while the shift lever in D. Chang-
ing the gear step enables the level of
engine braking force to be selected.
The gear step can then be selected by
operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift
switches.
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected gear step, from 1 to 8, will
be displayed on the multi-information
display.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.
■
Gear steps and their functions
 You can choose from 8 levels of
engine braking force.

A lower gear step will provide
greater engine braking force than a
higher gear step, and the engine
revolutions will also increase.
■ When the vehicle comes to a stop with
the shift lever in the M position
● The transmission will automatically down-
shift to M1 once the vehicle is stopped.
● After a stop, the vehicle will start off in
M1.
● When the vehicle is stopped, the trans-
mission is set at M1.
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Automatic deactivation of gear step
selection in the D position
Gear step selection in the D position will be
deactivated in the following situations:
●
When the vehicle comes to a stop
● If the accelerator pedal is depressed for
more than a certain period of time at a
gear step
●
When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-
tion other than D
●
Automatically selects a higher gear step
before the engine speed becomes too
high.
■ Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer (when driving in 8-speed sport
sequential shiftmatic mode)
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 shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
To enter 8-speed sport sequential
shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever to
M. Gear steps can be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the
gear step of your choice. The gear step
can be selected by operating the shift
Selecting the driving mode
Selecting gear steps in the D
position
Changing gear steps in the M
position