2008 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 161
2008 Lexus ES 350 Manual
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2-1. Driving procedures Automatic Transmission Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
Automatic Transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■
Shifting the shift lever
While
the
“ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in
IGNITION
ON
mode, depress the brake
pedal and move the shift
lever.
■
Shift position uses
*
1
:
To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
*
2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking forces.
Shift position
Function
P
Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R
Reversing
N
Neutral
D
Normal driving
*
1
S
S mode driving
*
2
(
→
P. 120)