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RX500h/RX350h_QG_U
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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, set the shift position in D for normal driving.
You can choose gear range suitable for your driving situation by operating the paddle
shift switches.
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: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating force and engine
braking force.
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Driving mode
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To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. Changing
the shift range enables the level of engine braking force to be selected. The shift range can
then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches.
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Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D5, will
be displayed on the meter.
The initial shift range when the “-” paddle
shift switch is operated is automatically set
to D4.
To return to normal D position driving, hold
the “+” puddle shift switch for a period of
time or operate the “+” puddle shift switch
in the D5 range.
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Shift ranges and their functions
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You can choose from 5 levels of engine braking force.
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A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher shift range,
and the engine revolutions will also increase.
Shift position
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
R
Reversing
N
Neutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
D
Normal driving
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S
S mode driving
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Selecting the driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in the D position
