2008 Lexus LS 460 Owners Manual - Page 217

2-1. Driving procedures n Shift position uses Shift position P R N D S Function Parking the vehicle or starting the engine Reversing Neutral Normal driving*1 "S" mode driving* (→P. 152) When driving 2 2 *1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the "D" position for normal driving. * : Selecting shift ranges using "S" mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary upshifting. 2 n Selecting a driving mode The following patterns can be selected to suit current driving and operating conditions. Power mode For powerful acceleration and driving in mountainous regions Normal mode Snow mode For accelerating and driving on slippery road surfaces, such as on snow Press "SNOW" to return to normal mode. 151