Transmission - Lexus RX350 2023 Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures

Transmission

Select the shift position depending
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi-
Objective or function
tion
Parking the vehicle/starting
P
the engine
R Reversing
N (Condition in which the
power is not transmitted)
D
Normal driving
M mode driving
M
(P.202)
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce
noise, set the shift position in D for nor-
mal driving. You can choose gear range
suitable for your driving situation by
operating the paddle shift switches.
*2
: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-
ing in M mode.
To protect the automatic transmission
■
If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is high, "Transmission Oil Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place and See Owner's Man-
ual" will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display and the vehicle will go into
transmission protection mode automati-
cally. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
When driving with dynamic radar cruise
■
control activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not be acti-
vated because dynamic radar cruise con-
trol will not be canceled.
● While driving in the D position, down-
shifting to D5 or D4. (P.201)
● When switching the driving mode to
sport mode while driving in the D position
(P.362)
■ Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])
P.178
AI-SHIFT
■
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suit-
able gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when
the shift position is in D. (Shifting the shift
position to the M position cancels the func-
Neutral
tion.)
If a message about a shift operation is
■
shown
*1
To prevent the shift position from being
selected incorrectly or the vehicle from
*2
moving unexpectedly, the shift position may
be changed automatically or operating the
shift lever may be required. In this case,
change the shift position following the mes-
sages on the multi-information display.
After recharging/reconnecting the bat-
■
tery
P.517
■ When driving on slippery road sur-
faces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift posi-
tion suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may
cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting
in an accident.
WARNING