Lexus LS 500 2019 Owner's Manual page 172

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4-2. Driving procedures
force to be selected.
Except F SPORT models
A
F SPORT models
B
1
Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D10,
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
A gear in the range between
D1 and the selected shift
range is automatically cho-
D2 - D10
sen depending on vehicle
speed and driving condi-
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 position is shifted to a
●
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position other than D.
● When pressing and holding the "+" pad-
dle shift switch
■ 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 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
A
tions
B
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 on 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
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
Upshifting
Downshifting