Lexus IS250 U Owner's Manual page 168

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4-2. Driving procedures
When the "-" paddle shift switch is operated with the shift lever in the D position
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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.
Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
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Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
When the vehicle comes to a stop
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
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When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
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To protect the automatic transmission
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"Transmission Fluid High Temperature" is displayed on the multi-information display and
a function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when the fluid tem-
perature is high. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
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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 paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
Snow mode automatic deactivation
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Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in
snow mode.
Gear position display on the multi-information display
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When Gear positions is selected for a Drive Information screen on the multi-information
display and the shift lever is in the D or M position, the currently selected gear position
will be displayed on the multi-information display. (The display changes according to the
shift lever position and driving conditions.)
When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control activated
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Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
will not be canceled.
8-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
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(P. 192, 196)
6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4. (P. 192, 196)
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When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
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(P. 237)
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)