Lexus LC 500, Руководство пользователя

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4-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
is operated, the shift range switches to
a range that is one range higher than
the current range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.
1 Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
“+” paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.
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 lever is moved to D again
● When pressing and holding the “+” pad-
dle shift switch
■
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 posi-
tion to M. Gears can be selected by
operating the paddle shift switches,
allowing you to drive in the gear of
your choosing.
1
Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed in the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the paddle shift
switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
Meter dis-
play
Function
D2 - D10
A gear in the range between
D1 and the selected shift
range is automatically cho-
sen depending on vehicle
speed and driving conditions
D1 Setting the shift range at D1
Selecting gears in the M position