Lexus RC200t, Owner'S Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
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Dr
iving
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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 accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
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When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
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To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high, “Transmission Fluid High Tem-
perature” will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle will go into
transmission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
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Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes
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 driving in
snow mode.
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When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
will not be canceled.
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8-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
( → P. 245, 249)
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6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
(
→
P. 245, 249)
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When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
( → P. 294)
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Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in start-
ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.