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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” is
displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine
switch once.
4 Check that “Turn Off Vehicle” on
the multi-information display is off.
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce
noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal
driving.
*2
: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-
ing in M mode.
■
To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High
See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on
the multi-information display and the vehi-
cle will go into transmission protection
mode automatically. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■
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 occur
because cruise control or dynamic radar
cruise control will not be canceled.
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not stop the engine when the shift
lever is in a position other than P. If the
engine is stopped in another shift lever
position, the engine switch will not be
turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left
in ACCESSORY mode, battery dis-
charge may occur.
Automatic transmission
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
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