Lexus IS250 2006 Owner's Manual page 116

2-1. Driving procedures
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Shift position uses
Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
1
*
: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
2
*
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.
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Selecting a driving mode
The following patterns can be selected to suit current driving and
operating conditions.
98
Function
Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
Normal driving
S mode driving
Power mode
For powerful acceleration
and driving in mountainous
regions.
Normal mode
Snow mode
For accelerating and driving
on slippery road surfaces,
such as on snow.
Press SNOW to return to nor-
mal mode.
1
*
2
*
(P. 99)