2008 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 161
2008 Lexus RX 350 Manual
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2-1. Driving procedures
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
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Downshifting restrictions
Standard type
Keep the engine rpm from going into red zone. The maximum allowable speed is as
follows:
Multi-mode type
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.)
Shift range
Function
5
Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 5
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
4
Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 4
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
3
Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 3
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
2
Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 2
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
1
Setting the gear at 1.
Shift position
Maximum speed mph (km/h)
4
→
3
93 (150)
3
→
2
58 (93)
2
→
L
25 (40)