Ai-Shift - Lexus 2016 IS 200t Service Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
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P. 508

AI-SHIFT

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The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance
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and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift lever
to the M position cancels the function.)
8-speed models: The G AI-SHIFT is automatically changed to a suitable gear step
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while running in sport mode according to the driving operations and running condi-
tions.
The G AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the drive mode select switch is set to
sport mode with the shift lever in the D position. (The function will be canceled, if the
drive mode is select switch is set to normal mode or shift lever is put in the M position.)
CAUTION
When driving on slippery road surfaces
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Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in the vehicle
skidding to the side or spinning.
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)