Selecting Gears In The M Position - Lexus LS460 Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Selecting gears in the M position

To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to the M position.
Gears can be selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
1
Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The gear changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift
switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8,
will be fixed and displayed in the
meter.
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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 situation:
• 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.
• When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the
range which exceeds the allowable revs of the engine).
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When in the vehicle speed is low, the gear will not upshift even
if the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated.
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