Lexus RX 450h Owner's Manual page 256

254 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.374
Selecting shift ranges in the D
position
To drive using temporary shift range
selection, operate the "-" paddle shift
switch. Changing the shift range ena-
bles the level of engine braking force to
be selected. The shift range can then
be selected by operating the "-" and
"+" paddle shift switches.
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D6,
will be displayed on the meters.
The initial shift range when the "-" paddle
shift switch is operated is automatically set
to D4 or D5 according to the vehicle
speed.
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To return to normal D position driving, the
"+" paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.
Shift ranges and their functions
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 You can choose from 6 levels of
engine braking force.
 A lower shift range will provide
greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine
revolutions will also increase.
When the "-" paddle shift switch is oper-
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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
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selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will
be deactivated in the following situations:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for
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more than a certain period of time
When the shift lever is shifted to a posi-
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tion other than D
Downshifting restriction warning
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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
position
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 choice. The shift