Lexus ES350 Manual page 222

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4-2. Driving procedures
Selecting shift ranges in the S position
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can then be selected
by operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift range of your
choosing.
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
The selected shift range, from S1 to
S6, will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is
automatically set to S4 or S5 accord-
ing to vehicle speed.
Shift ranges and their functions
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You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
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A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a
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higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase.
If you accelerate while in ranges S1 to S4, the shift range may auto-
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matically range up in accordance with the vehicle' s speed.
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