Hybrid Transmission; Shifting The Shift Lever; Shift Position Purpose - Lexus RX 450H Owner's Manual

Hybrid transmission

Shifting the shift lever

While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.

Shift position purpose

Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
*
1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driv-
ing.
*
2
: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating force and engine
braking force.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
Reversing
Neutral
Normal driving
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2
S mode driving
241
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1
(→P. 243)
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