Lexus CT200h Operating Manual page 163

Shift position purpose
Shift position
P
R
N
D
B
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: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually be used.
Selecting a driving mode
P. 231
P position switch
When shifting the shift position to P
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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 indicator comes on.
Check that the P position is illumi-
nated on the shift position indicator.
Shifting the shift position from P to other positions
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While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If the shift
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lever is operated without depressing the brake pedal, the buzzer will sound
and the shifting operation will be disabled.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been
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changed to the desired position by checking the shift position indicator
provided on the instrument cluster.
The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
Reversing
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
Normal driving
Applying engine braking or strong braking when the accelera-
tor pedal has been released on steep downward slopes etc.
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