Downshift Restrictions Warning Buzzer; When Driving With Cruise Control Activated; Automatic Deactivation Of Snow Mode; Automatic Gear Selection When The Vehicle Is Stopped - Lexus 2015 RX350 Owner's Manual

Downshift 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.)

When driving with cruise control activated

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Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in M mode and downshifting
to 7, 6, 5 or 4 because cruise control will not be canceled. (P. 227)

Automatic deactivation of snow mode

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If the "ENGINE START STOP" switch is turned off after driving in snow mode, the
mode is automatically deactivated.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
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P. 791

Automatic gear selection when the vehicle is stopped

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When the vehicle comes to a stop, the transmission will automatically downshift to
allow you to start off in 1
If the automatic transmission fluid temperature warning message is displayed
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st
gear.
If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture warning message is displayed while
driving, make sure you return to normal D
position driving and reduce speed by eas-
ing off the accelerator pedal. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to the
P position and let the engine idle until the
warning message goes out.
When the warning message goes out, the
vehicle can be driven again.
If the warning message does not go out
after waiting a while, have your vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
2-1. Driving procedures
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