Hybrid Transmission (Lc500H) - Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual

protect the engine or automatic
transmission when the engine cool-
ant temperature is low, the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is high or low, or other
reasons.
Also, the gear will not shift when the
vehicle speed is low, even if an upshift
operation is performed.
Downshifting restriction warning
■
buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances,
downshifting may not be possible even
when the paddle shift switch is operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
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4-2. Driving procedures
Hybrid transmission
(LC500h)
Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
Objective or function
tion
Parking the vehicle/starting
P
the hybrid system
R Reversing
Neutral (Condition in which
N
the power is not transmitted)
D
Normal driving
M
M mode driving
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce
noise, set the shift position in D for nor-
mal driving. You can choose gear range
suitable for your driving situation by
operating the paddle shift switches.
*2
: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-
ing in M mode.
For the shift positions
■
● When the power switch is off, the shift
position cannot be changed.
When the power switch is in ON mode
●
(the hybrid system is not operating), the
shift position can only be changed to N.
● When the "READY" indicator is on, the
shift position can be changed from P to D,
N or R.
● When the "READY" indicator is flashing,
the shift position cannot be changed from
P to another position even if the shift lever
is operated. Wait until the "READY" indi-
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4
*1
*2
(→P.160)