Lexus LS460 Owners Book page 176

2-1. Driving procedures
When the "-" paddle shift switch is operated in the "D" position
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When the "-" paddle shift switch is operated in the "D" position, a shift range will
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be automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range will be one
gear lower than the gear in use during normal "D" position driving.
If the "-" paddle shift switch is operated when in range "6" or above, the shift
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range may be lowered by two ranges or more in accordance with the driving
conditions.
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 situa-
tions:
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 in
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"6", "7" or "8" without changing the shift range
Downshift restrictions warning buzzer
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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 or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
When driving with the cruise control system
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Engine braking will not occur during shift range selection in the "D" position, even
when downshifting to range "7", "6", "5" or "4". (P. 210, 214)
Power mode and snow mode automatic deactivation
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Power mode and snow mode are automatically deactivated if the "ENGINE START
STOP" switch is turned OFF after driving in power mode or snow mode.
Eco mode
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When the vehicle is driven in eco mode, vehicle driving force and operation of the
air conditioning system is controlled to improve fuel efficiency. If eco mode is turned
on when the driving mode is in power mode or snow mode, power mode or snow
mode will be canceled.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from "P"
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P. 730
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