Lexus LS460 Owner's Manual page 221

Selecting shift ranges in the D position
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the "-" or "+" pad-
dle shift switch while the shift lever is in the D position.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, preventing
unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to
be selected.
When the "-" paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range is downshifted to a
range that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions.
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D8, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving,
the "+" paddle shift switch must be
held down for a period of time.
Shift ranges and their functions
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Meter display
D2 - D8
D1
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
LS460/LS460L_U (OM50G04U)
4-2. Driving procedures
Function
A gear in the range between 1 and the selected gear is
automatically chosen depending on vehicle speed and
driving conditions
Setting the gear at 1
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