Lexus RC F 2015 User Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■ 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 lever is shifted to a position other than D
■ To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high, “Transmission Fluid High Temper-
ature” will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle will go into trans-
mission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■ Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes
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.)
■ Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in
snow mode.
■ When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
will not be canceled.
● 8-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(P. 229, 233)
● 6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
(P. 229, 233)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(P. 278)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 589
■ AI-SHIFT
● The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift lever
to the M position cancels the function.)
● 8-speed models: G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving
according to driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically
when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode. (Selecting
normal mode with the driving mode select switch or shifting the shift lever to the M
position cancels this function.)
WA R NI N G
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in the vehicle
skidding to the side or spinning.
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Lexus RC F 2015 Specifications

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Brand	Lexus
Model	RC F 2015
Category	Automobile
Language	English