Automatic Transmission; Shifting The Shift Lever; Shift Position Purpose - Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Automatic transmission

Shifting the shift lever

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever
with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped.

Shift position purpose

Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
*
1
: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driving
conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driv-
ing.
*
2
: If equipped, by selecting shift ranges using paddle shift switches, you can control
engine braking forces.
*
3
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear
ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary upshifting.
LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U)
Purpose and condition
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
*
1
Normal driving or temporary shift range selection driving
S mode driving
*
2
*
3
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