Lexus RX350 - Automatic Transmission

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4-2. Driving procedures
*1
: Shifting to the D position allows the sys-
tem to select a gear suitable for the
driving conditions. Setting the shift lever
to the D position is recommended for
normal driving.
*2
: Selecting gears using M mode fixes the
gear step, controls engine braking
force, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.
■ 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 dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not occur
NOTICE
■ 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
Condition in which the
power is not transmission
D
Normal driving
*1
M
M mode driving
*2
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