Lexus RX350 2023, Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
Shift lever
Operate the shift lever gently and securely
in the direction of the arrow on the shift
position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shifting
operation to allow it to return to its regular
position ( ).
Shifting to M is only possible when the shift
position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N,
D, M or R to P, from D or M to R, or from R
to D, ensure that the brake pedal is being
depressed and the vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on
the instrument cluster.
P position switch
Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking
brake, and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
■
Changing the shift position in each
engine switch mode
●
The shift position cannot be changed
when the engine switch is in ACC or off.
●
When the engine switch is in ON, the
shift position can only be changed to N.
●
When the engine is running, the shift
position can be changed from P to D, N,
or R.
■ Shifting the shift position from P to other
positions
● While depressing the brake pedal firmly,
operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is
operated without depressing the brake
NOTICE
■ Situations where shift control system
malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs,
shift control system malfunctions are
possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place on level ground, apply the parking
brake, and then contact your Lexus
dealer.
● When the warning message indicating
the shift control system appears on the
multi-information display. (

P.489)
● The display indicates that no shift posi-
tion is selected for more than a few
seconds.
Shift position display and how to
change the shift position
A
B
C