Automatic Transmission (Gasoline Vehicles) - Lexus 2013 ES350 Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Automatic transmission (gasoline vehicles)

Shifting the shift lever
While the "START STOP ENGINE" switch is in IGNITION 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
completely stopped.
Shift position purpose
Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
1
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: Shifting the shift lever to D allows the system to select a gear suitable for the driv-
ing conditions.
Setting the shift lever to D is recommended for normal driving.
2
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: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear
ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary upshifting.
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Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
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Normal driving
2
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S mode driving ( P. 215)
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