Automatic Transmission - Lexus RX350 Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
■
Do not stop the engine when the shift
lever is in a position other than P. If the
engine is stopped in another shift lever
position, the engine switch will not be
turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left
in ACCESSORY mode, battery dis-
charge may occur.

Automatic transmission

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
Objective or function
tion
Parking the vehicle/starting
P
the engine
R Reversing
Condition in which the
N
power is not transmission
D
Normal driving
M
M mode driving
*1
: Shifting to the D position allows the sys-
tem to select a gear suitable for the
driving conditions. Setting the shift lever
to the D position is recommended for
normal driving.
*2
: Selecting gears using M mode fixes the
gear step, controls engine braking
force, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.
To protect the automatic transmission
■
If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is high, "Transmission Fluid Temp High
See Owner's Manual" will be displayed on
the multi-information display and the vehi-
cle will go into transmission protection
mode automatically. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
When driving with dynamic radar cruise
■
control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not occur
*1
*2
(P.183)