Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual page 227

Selecting shift ranges in the S position
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can be selected by operat-
ing the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the shift range
of your choosing.
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
GS450h:
The selected shift range, from S1 to S8,
will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is auto-
matically set to between S2 and S6
according to vehicle speed.
GS300h:
The selected shift range, from S1 to S6,
will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is auto-
matically set to between S2 and S5
according to vehicle speed.
Shift ranges and their functions
■
GS450h: You can choose from 8 levels of accelerating force and engine
●
braking force.
GS300h: You can choose from 6 levels of accelerating force and engine
braking force.
A lower shift range will provide greater accelerating force and engine
●
braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also
increase.
GS450h: If you accelerate while in ranges 1 to 7, the shift range may auto-
●
matically range up in accordance with the vehicle's speed.
GS300h: If you accelerate while in ranges 1 to 5, the shift range may auto-
matically range up in accordance with the vehicle's speed.
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