Lexus LS460 Owners Book page 175

Selecting gears in the "M" position
To enter "M" mode, shift the shift lever to the "M" position. Gears can
then be selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches,
allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
When in the "M" position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or
paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the "M" position, the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situations:
● When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
● When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature
is low.
● When the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
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Gear functions
A selected gear from "M1" through "M8" will be set.
2-1. Driving procedures
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift switch
is operated.
The selected gear, from "1" to "8",
will be displayed in the meter.
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