Lexus RC 350 AWD 2019 Owner's Manual page 129

position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
(P.130)
8-speed models: While driving in the D
●
position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(P.130)
When switching the driving mode to
●
sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. (P.190)
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
■
Control)
P.117
■ AI-SHIFT
● The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the
suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates
when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the
shift lever to the M position cancels the
function.)
8-speed models: G AI-SHIFT automati-
●
cally selects a suitable gear for sporty
driving according to driver's input and
driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates
automatically when the shift lever is in D
and sport mode is selected for the driving
mode. (Selecting normal mode with the
driving mode select switch or shifting the
shift lever to the M position cancels this
function.)
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden
acceleration, as this could result in the
vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P
and D, make sure that the vehicle is com-
pletely stopped.
Shift lock system
■
The shift lock system is a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever in
starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only
when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode and the brake pedal is being
depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
■
First, check whether the brake pedal is
being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your
foot on the brake pedal, there may be a
problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an
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