Paddle Shift Switches (If Equipped); “S” Mode; Downshifting Restrictions Warning Buzzer - Lexus LX 570 Owner's Manual

■ Shift ranges and their functions
● Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to vehicle
speed and driving conditions. But, the gear is limited according to
selected shift range.
● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

Paddle shift switches (if equipped)

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When the "-" paddle shift switch is operated in the "D" position, a shift range will
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be automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range will be one
gear lower than the gear in use during normal "D" position driving.
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 situa-
tions:
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of time
in one shift range
"S" mode
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When the shift range is "5" or lower, holding the shift lever or paddle shift switch
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toward "+" sets the shift range to "6".
To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automatically
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selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high.
To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automatically
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selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.

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 a paddle shift switch (if equipped) is operated. (The warning
buzzer will sound twice.)
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