Hybrid Transmission - Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Hybrid transmission

Shifting the shift lever
While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
Shift position purpose
Shift position
*
1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
*
2
: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating forces and
engine braking forces.
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P Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
R
N
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
D
S
Objective or function
Reversing
Neutral
*
1
Normal driving
*
2
S mode driving (P. 227)