2004 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 261

03 07.09 STARTING AND DRIVING 3: Third range The most suitable gear is selected automatically between first and third gears according to the vehicle speed or the running condition. Slight engine braking will be obtained on a downhill road. Smooth running with less shifting will be obtained on an uphill. 2: Second range First or second gear will be selected automatically according to the vehicle speed or the running condition. This range is used in the case that the engine braking is necessary. The gear position being used is shown on the instrument cluster. Each time you push the switch located on the front of the steering wheel, the transmission downshifts (from "5") to "4", "3" and then "2". When you push the switch located on the back of the steering wheel, the transmission upshifts to "3", "4" and then "5". For the precautions on each position, see the description on the next page. SV31028 " 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: Fourth range The most suitable gear is selected automatically between first and fourth gears according to the vehicle speed or the running condition. 242