Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual page 154

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4-2. Driving procedures
ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.
1 Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
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.
Meter dis-
play
A gear in the range between
D1 and the selected shift
D2 - D10 range is automatically cho-
sen depending on vehicle
speed and driving conditions
D1 Setting the shift range at D1
A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
Automatic deactivation of shift range
■
selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will
be deactivated in the following situations:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
●
● If the accelerator pedal is depressed for
more than a certain period of time
● When the shift lever is moved to D again
When pressing and holding the "+" pad-
●
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■
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
Selecting gears in the M position
To enter M mode, shift the shift position
to M. Gears can be selected by oper-
ating the paddle shift switches, allowing
you to drive in the gear of your choos-
ing.
Function
1
2
The gear changes once every time the
paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M10, will be
fixed and displayed in the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the 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 (down-
 When a gear change is necessary to
dle shift switch
Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
Upshifting
Downshifting
shift only).