Lexus RX350 2023, Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
1 Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D8,
will be displayed on the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.
■
Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
■
Automatic deactivation of shift range
selection in the D position
Shift range 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
●
When the shift position is shifted to a
position other than D.
■ 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.)
To enter M mode, shift the shift position
to M. Gears can be selected by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches, allowing
you to drive in the gear of your choos-
ing.
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will be
fixed and displayed on the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the paddle shift
switches are operated. Also, the gear
will not shift when the vehicle speed is
low, even if an upshift operation is per-
formed.
However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situations:
 When vehicle speed drops (down-
Meter dis-
play
Function
D2 - D8
A gear in the range between
1 and the selected gear is
automatically chosen
depending on vehicle speed
and driving conditions
D1 1st gear is set
Selecting gears in the M position