Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual page 153

driving at extremely slow speeds, such as
immediately before stopping the vehicle,
the shift position may automatically
change to P. Make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped before pressing the
engine switch.
If the shift position cannot be shifted
■
from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery
is discharged. Check the 12-volt battery in
this situation. (→P.357)
WARNING
P position switch
■
● Do not press the P position switch
while the vehicle is moving.
If the P position switch is pressed when
driving at very low speeds (for exam-
ple, directly before stopping the vehi-
cle), the vehicle may stop suddenly
when the shift position switches to P,
which could lead to an accident.
● In order to prevent the shift position
from accidentally being changed, do
not touch the P position switch or shift
lever when not using them.
NOTICE
Notes regarding shift lever and P
■
position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift
lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may acti-
vate and it will not be temporarily possi-
ble to shift the shift position other than P.
If this happens, please wait for a while
before attempting to change the shift
position again.
Selecting the driving mode
Driving mode
■
→P.208
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4-2. Driving procedures
Snow mode
■
Snow mode can be selected to suit the
conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as on snow.
Turn backward.
The snow mode indicator illuminates.
Turn backward again to return to
normal mode.
Snow mode automatic deactivation
■
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if
the engine switch is turned off after driving
in snow mode.
Selecting shift ranges in the D
position
To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the "-" or "+" paddle
shift switch.
When the "-" paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a
range that enables engine braking
force that is suitable to driving condi-
tions. When the "+" paddle shift switch
is operated, the shift range switches to
a range that is one range higher than
the current range.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
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