Lexus RC 350 2019 Owner's Manual page 175

lever or paddle shift switch is operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will be
fixed and displayed on the meter.
When in the M position, the gear will
not change unless the shift lever or
paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the M position,
the gears will be automatically
changed in the following situation:
 When vehicle speed drops
(downshift only).
 When a gear change is necessary to
protect the engine or automatic
transmission when the engine cool-
ant temperature or automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is low, or
other reasons.
In the following situations, the gear will
not shift even if the shift lever or paddle
shift switches are operated.
 "Slippery Road. Cannot Shift to
Lower Gear." is displayed on the
multi-information display.
 The vehicle speed is low (upshift
only).
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 shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
Gear Shift Indicator (if
equipped)
The Gear Shift Indicator display is a
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4-2. Driving procedures
guide to help the driver achieve
improved fuel economy and reduced
exhaust emissions within limits of
engine performance.
1 When not in operation
2 Shift-up indicator
Gear Shift Indicator function
■
 This function automatically operates
during M mode.
 By following the Shift-up indicator
and shifting up accordingly, it is pos-
sible to achieve improved fuel econ-
omy and reduced exhaust
emissions.
 The Gear Shift Indicator does not
have a similar function for
down-shifting.
 Depending on the driving condi-
tions, the Gear Shift Indicator may
not display the Shift-up indicator
while driving in M mode.
WARNING
Gear Shift Indicator display (if
■
equipped)
For safety, the driver should not look only
at the display. Refer to the display when it
is safe to do so while considering actual
traffic and road conditions. Failure to do
so may lead to an accident.
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