Lexus LS 600h L 2012 Owner's Manual page 195

2-1. Driving procedures
Changing shift ranges in "S" mode
Shift the shift lever to the "S" position and operate the shift lever.
The initial shift range in "S" mode is set automatically to "4", "5", "6" or "7"
according to vehicle speed.
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Shift ranges and their functions
● You can choose from 8 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase.
Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
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Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air
conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. (→P. 341) To improve air condition-
ing performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
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Upshifting
Downshifting