Hybrid Transmission - Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual

Hybrid transmission

Shifting the shift lever
While the power switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake
pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
Shift position purpose
Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
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1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
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2
: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control engine braking forces.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
Reversing
Neutral
Normal driving
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2
S mode driving
173
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1
(P. 174)
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