Driving In “S” Mode; Shift Range Positions - Lexus GS430 User Manual

(b) Driving in "S" mode
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" 1 "S" mode position
2 Upshifting
3 Downshifting
4 Shift range position indicator
You can change the shift range position in the "S" mode.
The shift range position can be switched between "6"
(sixth range) and "1" (first range) by moving the selector
lever up to the "+" side or down to the "–" side. The first
shift range position is "5" (fifth range) when the selector
lever is shifted to the "S" position.
However, if you move the lever to the "S" position in AI
shifting control, "5" (fifth range), "4" (fourth range) or "3"
(third range) will be the first shift range. This is because
the suitable shift range is selected depending on the
driving condition.
STARTING AND DRIVING
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" Shift range position indicator
The shift range position is displayed on the instrument cluster.
D Shift range positions
"6" (sixth range): The most suitable gear is automatically
selected between first and overdrive (sixth) gears according
to vehicle speed and driving conditions. Always use the "6"
(sixth range) position to improve fuel economy and for quiet
driving.
"5" (fifth range): The most suitable gear is automatically
selected between first and fifth gears according to vehicle
speed and driving conditions. This range is suitable for
acceleration such as when you want to pass a vehicle
running ahead of you during high speed driving.
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