2007 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 126

2-1. Driving procedures Changing shift ranges in "S" mode Shift the shift lever to the "S" position and operate the shift lever. Upshifting Downshifting The initial shift range in "S" mode is automatically set to "5". n Shift ranges and their functions l You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force. l A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase. l If you accelerate while in ranges "1" to "5", the shift range may automatically range up in accordance with the vehicle's speed. n Downshifting restrictions in "S" mode The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded. (The warning buzzer will sound twice in this situation.) Downshifting 5→4 4→3 3→2 2→1 Maximum speed mph (km/h) 108 (173) 78 (125) 58 (94) 34 (55) 108