Lexus GS430 User Manual page 382

D Shift into the "2" (second range) position. The transmission
will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed is or
becomes lower than the speed listed below and more
powerful engine braking than that of the "3" (third range)
position will be enabled.
GS430 99 km/h
GS300 (2WD) 93 km/h
GS300 (4WD) 89 km/h
If you drive in the "D" position: Shift the selector lever to
the "S" position and shift the lever down to the "–" position
three times to select "2" (second range).
If you drive in the "S" position: Shift the selector lever
down to the "–" position to select "2" (second range).
D Shift into the "1" (first range) position. The transmission will
downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes
lower than the speed listed below and maximum engine
braking will be enabled.
GS430 37 km/h
GS300 (2WD) 38 km/h
GS300 (4WD) 36 km/h
If you drive in the "D" position: Shift the selector lever to
the "S" position and shift the lever down to the "–" position
four times to select "1" (first range).
If you drive in the "S" position: Shift the selector lever
down to the "–" position to select "1" (first range).
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface.
The abrupt change in engine speed could cause the
vehicle to skid or spin.
(62 mph)
(58 mph)
(55 mph)
(23 mph)
(23 mph)
(22 mph)
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