Lexus UX 250h 2023 Owner's Manual, Quick Manual page 25

Shift position purpose and functions
Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
*
1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driving.
*
2
: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerating force and engine
braking force.
Selecting shift ranges in the D position (vehicles with paddle shift
switches)
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the "-" or "+" paddle shift switch
when driving with the shift lever in D.
When the "-" paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range switches to a range that enables
engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions. When the "+" paddle shift switch is
operated, the shift range switches to a range that is one range higher than the current range.
Meter display
D2 - D6
D1
Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
Neutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
S mode driving
A gear in the range between D1 and the selected shift range is
automatically chosen depending on vehicle speed and driving
conditions
Setting the shift range at D1
Objective or function
Reversing
*
1
Normal driving
*
2
(P.25)
1
Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to D6, will
be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving, the
"+" paddle shift switch must be held down
for a period of time.
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