Lexus IS220d 2012 Manual page 175

2-1. Driving procedures
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When the "-" shift paddle switch is operated in the D position
When the "-" shift paddle switch is operated in the D position, a shift range
will be automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range will
be one gear lower than the gear in use during normal D position driving.
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Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following
situations:
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When the vehicle comes to a stop
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When range 6 is selected and the accelerator pedal is depressed
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of
time
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To protect automatic transmission
A function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when
the fluid temperature is high.
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Gear range display when driving
The current gear is displayed on the multi-information display. (P. 184)
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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or shift paddle switch is operated. (The
warning buzzer will sound twice.)
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When driving with the cruise control system or dynamic radar cruise control
system
Engine braking will not occur during shift range selection in the D position
or S mode, even when downshifting to range 5 or 4. (P. 198, 202)
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Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the "ENGINE START STOP"
switch is turned off after driving in snow mode.
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 514
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