2001 Lexus IS 300 User Guide 1 - Page 184
2001 Lexus IS 300 Manual
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STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Driving in M mode If the change lever is shifted to M position, the shift range position can be switched over between D and 2 using the shift switch on the steering wheel instead of operating the change lever. The first shift range position is on D when the change lever is shifted to M position. SV31028 SV31024 " 2 Downshifting on the front, Upshifting on the rear 5: Fifth range The most suitable gear is selected automatically between first and fifth gears according to the vehicle speed or the running condition. 4: Forth range The most suitable gear is selected automatically between first and fourth gears according to the vehicle speed or the running condition. " 1 "M" position When the selector lever is put in the "M" position, the M MODE indicator is shown on the instrument cluster. 170