Turn Signal Lever - Lexus LS 500 2019 Owner's Manual

changed in the following situations:
 When vehicle speed drops (down-
shift only).
 When it is necessary to protect the
engine or automatic transmission
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is low, the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature is high or low,
or other reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift
operation is performed.
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.)
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4-2. Driving procedures

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions
1
Right turn
2
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4
Left turn
Turn signals can be operated when
■
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing before a
lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
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