Lexus LS 600h L 2015 Owner's Manual page 228

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4-2. Driving procedures
S mode
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When the shift range is 6 or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the shift
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range to 8.
When the shift lever is moved toward "-", the shift range is downshifted to a range
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that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions.
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the S mode)
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To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with full speed
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range activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine brak-
ing, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise
control with full speed range will not be canceled.
While driving in S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. ( P. 253, 257)
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When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
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( P. 283)
Snow mode automatic deactivation
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Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after driving
in snow mode.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
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P. 519
CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
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Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in the vehi-
cle skidding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE
Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
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If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged
even when the engine is running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left with the shift lever
in N for a long period of time, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge,
and this may result in the vehicle not being able to start.
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