Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 187

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4-2. Driving procedures
8-speed models: The selected shift range,
from D1 to D8, will be displayed in the
meter.
6-speed models: The selected shift range,
from D1 to D6, will be displayed in the
meter.
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.
1
Upshifting
2 Downshifting
8-speed models: The initial shift range in S
mode is set automatically to 4, 5 or 6
according to vehicle speed. However, the
initial shift range may be set to 3 if AI-
SHIFT has operated while the shift lever
was in the D position. (P.183)
6-speed models: The initial shift range in S
mode is set automatically to 4 or 5 accord-
ing to vehicle speed. However, the initial
shift range may be set to 3 if AI-SHIFT has
operated while the shift lever was in the D
position. (P.183)
Shift ranges and their functions
■
Meter dis-
Function
play
S2 - S8 (8-
A gear in the range between
speed
1 and the selected shift range
models)
is automatically chosen
S2 - S6 (6-
depending on vehicle speed
speed
and driving conditions
models)
S1 Setting the shift range at 1
A lower shift range will provide greater
engine braking forces than a higher shift