Lexus LS500h - Automatic Transmission (LC500)

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4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
tor pedal is depressed too much) may be
displayed. Drive the vehicle for a while
before attempting to turn on the EV drive
mode again.
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce
noise, set the shift position in D for nor-
mal driving. You can choose gear range
suitable for your driving situation by
operating the paddle shift switches.
*2
: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-
ing in M mode.
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For the shift positions
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When the engine switch is off or in
ACCESSORY mode, the shift position
cannot be changed.
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When the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, the shift position can only be
changed to N.
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When the engine is running, the shift
position can be changed from P to D, N
or R.
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The shift position can only be changed to
M directly from D.
WARNING
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Caution while driving
When driving in EV drive mode, pay spe-
cial attention to the area around the vehi-
cle. Because there is no engine noise,
pedestrians, people riding bicycles or
other people and vehicles in the area
may not be aware of the vehicle starting
off or approaching them, so take extra
care while driving. Therefore, take extra
care while driving even if the vehicle
proximity notification system is active.
Automatic transmission
(LC500)
Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
tion
Objective or function
P
Parking the vehicle/starting
the engine
R Reversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the
power is not transmitted)
D
Normal driving
*1
M
M mode driving
*2
(P.154)