Lexus rx350 2016 Owner's Manual page 227

S mode
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When the shift range is 6 or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the shift range
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to 8.
To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically occur.
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To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automatically selects a
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higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
To protect the automatic transmission
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If the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high, "Transmission Fluid Temp High
See Owner' s Manual" will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle
will go into transmission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
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To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
When driving with cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control or dynamic radar
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cruise control with full-speed range activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control or
dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.
While driving in D or S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. (P. 302, 314, 326)
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When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position. (P. 369)
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Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
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When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D includes S)
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with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on the multi-infor-
mation display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed too while the vehicle is in reverse.
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