2009 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 122
2009 Lexus RX 350 Manual
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2-1. Driving procedures n Shift position uses Shift position P R N D S 4 3,2 L Position for engine braking Position for more powerful engine braking Position for maximum engine braking Function Standard type Multi-mode type Parking the vehicle or starting the engine Reversing Neutral Normal driving*1 S mode driving*2 (→P. 125) *1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D position for normal driving. * : Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary upshifting. 2 124
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2-1. Driving procedures
n
Shift position uses
*
1
:
To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
*
2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.
Shift position
Function
Standard type
Multi-mode type
P
Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R
Reversing
N
Neutral
D
Normal driving
*
1
S
S mode driving
*
2
(
→
P. 125)
4
Position for engine
braking
3,2
Position for more
powerful engine braking
L
Position for maximum
engine braking