Lexus rx350 2016 Owner's Manual page 232

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4-2. Driving procedures
Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
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Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
The "+" paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
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When the vehicle comes to a stop
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
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When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
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To protect the automatic transmission
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If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high, "Transmission Fluid Temp High
See Owner' s Manual" will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle
will go into transmission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
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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.)
When driving with cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control or dynamic radar
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cruise control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control or
dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.
While driving in D position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. (P. 302, 314, 326)
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When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
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(P. 369)
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
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When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D includes
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M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on the multi-
information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the instructions.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed too while the vehicle is in reverse.
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