Lexus LS 600h L 2012 Owner's Manual page 196

Downshifting restrictions in "S" mode
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The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded. (A
buzzer will sound twice in this situation.)
Downshifting
7→6
6→5
5→4
4→3
3→2
2→1
When in heavy traffic
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If the shift lever is in "N", the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. To
help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift lever in "N" for an
extended period of time.
"S" mode
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When the shift range is "6" or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the
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shift range to "8".
When the shift range is "6" or higher, moving the shift lever toward "-" may
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change down by 2 shift ranges or more depending on driving conditions.
To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically occur.
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When driving with the cruise control system
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Engine braking will not occur in "S" mode, even when downshifting to "7", "6", "5"
or "4". (→P. 233, 237)
Snow mode automatic deactivation
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Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the "POWER" switch is turned OFF
after driving in snow mode.
Eco drive mode
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When the vehicle is driven in Eco drive mode, vehicle driving force and operation of
the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) is controlled to improve fuel effi-
ciency. If Eco drive mode is turned on when the driving mode is in power mode or
snow mode, power mode or snow mode will be canceled.
2-1. Driving procedures
Maximum speed
mph (km/h)
120 (193)
96 (154)
76 (122)
55 (89)
47 (76)
35 (57)
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