2011 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 233
2011 Lexus RX 350 Manual
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2-1. Driving procedures Changing shift ranges in S mode When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be operated as follows: For upshifting For downshifting 2 When driving The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to "5" or "4" according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to "3" if AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position. (→P. 162) 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 speed will also increase. 161
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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
Changing shift ranges in S mode
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be operated as
follows:
For upshifting
For downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “5” or “4” accord-
ing to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to “3” if
AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position.
(
→
P. 162)
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 speed will also increase.