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4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
system may temporarily lock the gear.
If the transmission temperature falls, the
gear locking is canceled and the trans-
mission is returned to the normal opera-
tion.
● If the transmission fluid temperature is
high, “Transmission Oil Temp. High Stop
in a safe place and See owner’s manual”
will be displayed on the multi-information
display. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
■ When driving with dynamic radar cruise
control or cruise control activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate
because dynamic radar cruise control or
cruise control will not be canceled.
● While driving in the D position, down-
shifting to D9, D8 or D7. (P.212)
● When switching the driving mode to
Sport S mode or Sport S+ mode while
driving in the D position. (P.439)
■ If a message about a shift operation is
shown
To prevent the shift position from being
selected incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, the shift position may
be changed automatically or operating the
shift lever may be required. In this case,
change the shift position following the mes-
sages on the multi-information display.
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
P.187
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when
the shift position is in D position. (Shifting
the shift position to the M position cancels
the function.)
■ When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
Do not accelerate or shift gears sud-
denly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may
cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting
in an accident.
■ Situations where shift control system
malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs,
shift control system malfunctions are
possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place on level ground, apply the parking
brake, and then contact your Lexus
dealer.
● When the warning message indicating
the shift control system appears on the
multi-information display. (P.623)
● The display indicates that no shift posi-
tion is selected for more than a few
seconds.
Shift position display and how to
change the shift position