Lexus RC 350 2019 Owner's Manual page 172

170 4-2. Driving procedures
While driving in the D position,
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downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. (P.171)
When switching the driving mode to
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sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. (P.246)
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
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Control)
P.159
AI-SHIFT
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The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the
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suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates
when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the
shift lever to the M position cancels the
function.)
G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suita-
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ble gear for sporty driving according to
driver's input and driving conditions. G
AI-SHIFT operates automatically when
the shift lever is in D and sport mode is
selected for the driving mode. (Selecting
normal mode with the driving mode
select switch or shifting the shift lever to
the M position cancels this function.)
WARNING
When driving on slippery road sur-
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faces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden
acceleration, as this could result in the
vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
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Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P
and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
Shift lock system
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The shift lock system is a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever in
starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only
when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode and the brake pedal is being
depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
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First, check whether the brake pedal is
being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your
foot on the brake pedal, there may be a
problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.