Lexus LS500 - Automatic Deactivation of Shift Range Selection in the D Position; Selecting Shift Ranges in the D Position

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4-2. Driving procedures
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U)
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
■ Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if
the power switch is turned off after driving
in snow mode.
To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the “-” or “+” paddle
shift switch.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the “+” paddle shift switch
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.
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
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.
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.
Selecting shift ranges in the D
position
A
B
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 condi-
tions
D1 Setting the shift range at D1
A
B