Lexus LS460 2011 Owner's Manual page 206

2-1. Driving procedures
Selecting gears in the "M" position
To enter "M" mode, shift the shift lever to the "M" position. 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" mode, the gear will not change unless the shift
lever or paddle shift switches are operated.
However, even when in the "M" mode, the gears will be automati-
cally changed in the following situations:
 When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
 When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant tem-
perature is low.
 When the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
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Upshifting
Downshifting
Each time the shift lever or pad-
dle shift switches are operated,
the gear changes up or down
one gear and the selected gear,
"M1" through "M8", will be
set.
The selected gear, from "1" to
"8", will be displayed in the
meter.
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