Lexus LS600hl Quick Manual page 39

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Shift position purpose
Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
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: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating forces and engine
braking forces.
■ Selecting shift ranges in S mode
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to the S position.
The shift range can be selected by the shift lever.
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Purpose and condition
Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
Reversing
Condition in which the power is not transmitted
Normal driving
S mode driving
Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
The selected shift range, from S1 to S8,
will be displayed in the meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is auto-
matically set to S4, S5, S6 or S7
according to vehicle speed.
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