Lexus NX300 Owner's Manual page 161

gear of your choice. The gear can be
selected by operating the shift lever or
the "-" and "+" paddle shift switches.
1
Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the shift
lever or paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from 1 to 6, will be fixed
and displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the shift lever or
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-
shift only).
 When the accelerator pedal is
depressed further, while driving
(downshift only).
 When the needle of the tachometer
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is in the red zone (the range which
exceeds the allowable revs of the
engine).
■ Downshifting restriction warning
buzzer
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 shift lever is operated. (A buzzer
will sound twice.)
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