Lexus ES 300h User Manual page 177

S mode
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When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the shift range
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to 6.
To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automatically selects a
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higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high.
When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
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Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
the engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to 5 or 4.
(→P. 226, 238)
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
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To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
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This may indicate a malfunction in the hybrid transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the shift lever
is in D.)
Shift lock system
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The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in start-
ing.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the power switch is in ON mode and the
brake pedal is being depressed.
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
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When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system output may be
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restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
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