2011 Lexus CT 200h User Guide - Page 22

n Shift position purpose Shift position P R N D B Function Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system Reversing Neutral Normal driving* Applying engine braking or strong braking when the accelerator pedal has been released on steep downward slopes etc. *: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usually be used. n P position switch n When shifting the shift position to P Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking brake, and then press the P position switch. When the shift position is changed to P, the switch indicator comes on. Check that the P position is illuminated on the shift position indicator. n Shifting the shift position from P to other positions l While depressing the brake pedal firmly, operate the shift lever. If the shift lever is operated without depressing the brake pedal, the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled. l When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position indicator provided on the instrument cluster. l The shift position cannot be changed from P to B directly. 22 CT200h_QG_U (OM76016U)