Lexus RX350 Quick Manual page 21

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Selecting gears in the M position
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gears can then be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift lever or paddle shift
switches are operated. However, even when in the M position, the gears will be automati-
cally changed in the following situation:
 When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
 When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant temperature is low.
 When the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high (upshift only).
 When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range which exceeds the
allowable revs of the engine).
In the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever or paddle shift switches
are operated.
 The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).
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Upshifting
1
Downshifting
2
The gear changes once every time the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will
be fixed and displayed on the meter.