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4-2. Driving procedures
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the shift
lever or paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed on the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will not
change unless the shift lever or paddle shift
switch is operated.
However, even when in the M position, the
gears will be automatically changed in the
following situations:
When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).
When it is necessary to protect the
engine or automatic transmission
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is low, the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature is high or low,
or other reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the vehi-
cle speed is low, even if an upshift opera-
tion is performed.
■ 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 shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ If the “M” indicator does not come on
even after shifting the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the auto-
matic transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately.
Use “TOW HAUL” mode when pull-
ing a trailer or hauling a heavy load.
Activating “TOW HAUL” mode is
changes engine, transmission, and
steering to be more suitable when pull-
ing a trailer.
Press the “TOW HAUL” switch to use
“TOW HAUL” mode.
The “TOW HAUL” indicator will come on.
Press the switch once more to cancel the
mode.
■ Automatic deactivation of “TOW
HAUL” mode
“TOW HAUL” mode is deactivated the fol-
lowing conditions:
● When the front-wheel drive control
“TOW HAUL” switch
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