Lexus ES 300h Owner's Manual page 213

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4-2. Driving procedures
WARNING
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is
pressed and the shift lever is shifted out
of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, pos-
sibly leading to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury.
Selecting the driving mode
P.295
Selecting shift ranges in the D
position
To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the "-" paddle shift
switch. The shift range can then be
selected by operating the "-" and "+"
paddle shift switches.
Changing the shift range allows
restriction of the highest gear, prevent-
ing upshifting and enabling the level of
engine braking force to be selected.
1
Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D6,
will be displayed in the meter.
When the "-" paddle shift switch is oper-
■
ated with the shift lever in the D position
The shift range is downshifted to a range
that enables engine braking force that is
suitable to driving conditions.
Automatic deactivation of shift range
■
selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will
be deactivated in the following situations:
The "+" paddle shift switch is held down
●
for a period of time
● When the vehicle comes to a stop
● If the accelerator pedal is depressed for
more than a certain period of time
When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-
●
tion other than D
■ 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.)
Selecting shift ranges in the S
mode
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to
S. Shift ranges can be selected by
operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the
shift range of your choosing.