Turn Signal Lever - Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual

range.
S mode
■
8-speed models: When the shift range is
●
7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward
"+" sets the shift range to 8.
6-speed models: When the shift range is
5 or lower, holding the shift lever toward
"+" sets the shift range to 6.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving,
upshifting may automatically occur.
To protect the automatic transmission, a
●
function is adopted that automatically
selects a higher shift range when the fluid
temperature is high.
■ 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.)
■ If the S indicator does not come on or
the D indicator is displayed even after
shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the auto-
matic transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-
ately. (In this situation, the transmission will
operate in the same manner as when the
shift lever is in the D position.)
4-2. Driving procedures

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions
1
Right turn
2
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4 Left turn
Turn signals can be operated when
■
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
If the indicator flashes faster than usual
■
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
If the turn signals stop flashing before a
■
lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
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