Lexus RC 350 AWD 2019 Owner's Manual page 131

Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking
force to be selected.
1
Upshifting
2 Downshifting
8-speed models: The selected shift range,
from D1 to D8, will be displayed on the
meter.
6-speed models: The selected shift range,
from D1 to D6, will be displayed on 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
D2 - D8
A gear in the range between
(8-speed
1 and the selected gear is
models)
automatically chosen
D2 - D6
depending on vehicle speed
and driving conditions
(6-speed
models)
D1 Setting the gear at 1
A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
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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 shifted to a posi-
tion other than D
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 paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
Selecting gears in the M position
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to
M. Gears can then be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the
gear of your choosing.
Function
4-2. Driving procedures
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