Lexus RX350 2023 Manual page 199

NOTICE
Situations where shift control system
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malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs,
shift control system malfunctions are
possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place on level ground, apply the parking
brake, and then contact your Lexus
dealer.
● When the warning message indicating
the shift control system appears on the
multi-information display. (P.489)
The display indicates that no shift posi-
●
tion is selected for more than a few
seconds.
Shift position display and how to
change the shift position
Shift lever
A
Operate the shift lever gently and securely
in the direction of the arrow on the shift
position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in the
4-2. Driving procedures
direction of the arrow and hold it.
Release the shift lever after each shifting
operation to allow it to return to its regular
position ( ).
Shifting to M is only possible when the shift
position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from N,
D, M or R to P, from D or M to R, or from R
to D, ensure that the brake pedal is being
depressed and the vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
B
Meter display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
Shift lever display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
When selecting the shift position, make
sure that the shift position has been
changed to the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator provided on
the instrument cluster.
P position switch
C
Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking
brake, and then press the P position switch.
When the shift position is changed to P, the
switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
Changing the shift position in each
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engine switch mode
● The shift position cannot be changed
when the engine switch is in ACC or off.
● When the engine switch is in ON, the
shift position can only be changed to N.
When the engine is running, the shift
●
position can be changed from P to D, N,
or R.
■ Shifting the shift position from P to other
positions
While depressing the brake pedal firmly,
●
operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is
operated without depressing the brake
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