2011 Lexus IS 350 Owners Manual - Page 133

2-1. Driving procedures 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. Selecting shift ranges in the D position To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the "-" shift paddle switch. The shift range can then be selected by operating the "-" and "+" shift paddle switches. Changing the shift range allows restriction of the upper limit of the gears to be used, preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected. Higher shift range Lower shift range The selected shift range, from 1 to 6, will be displayed in the meter cluster. To return to normal D position driving, the "+" shift paddle switch must be held down for a period of time. 140