Lexus ES 300h User Manual page 176

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4-2. Driving procedures
Selecting shift ranges in the S position
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can then be selected by
operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift range of your choosing.
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
The selected shift range, from 1 to 6, will
be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is auto-
matically set to 4 to 5 according to vehi-
cle speed.
Shift ranges and their functions
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You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
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A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher
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shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase.
If you accelerate while in ranges 1 to 4, the shift range may automatically
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range up in accordance with the vehicle's speed.
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