Automatic Deactivation Of Shift Range Selection In The D Position; Downshifting Restrictions Warning Buzzer; Snow Mode Automatic Deactivation - Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position

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Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
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When the shift lever is shifted to other than D
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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer

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To help ensure safety and driving performance, 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.)

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.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
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