2009 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 124

2-1. Driving procedures n Shift ranges and their functions Shift range 5 4 3 2 1 Function Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 5 according to vehicle speed and driving conditions. Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 4 according to vehicle speed and driving conditions. Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 3 according to vehicle speed and driving conditions. Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 2 according to vehicle speed and driving conditions. Setting the gear at 1. A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift range. n Downshifting restrictions Standard type Keep the engine rpm from going into red zone. The maximum allowable speed is as follows: Shift position 4 3 2 Multi-mode type Maximum speed mph (km/h) 3 2 L 93 (150) 58 (93) 25 (40) → → → To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.) 126