2013 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 179

GS450h_U (OM30D01U)

4-2. Driving procedures

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When the °-± paddle shift switch is operated in the D position

A shift range will be automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift range

will be one gear lower than the gear in use during normal D position driving.

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Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position

Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:

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When the vehicle comes to a stop

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If the °+± paddle shift switch is operated when the shift range is in 5

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If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time

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When the shift lever is shifted to other than D

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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may some-

times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even

when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

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Snow mode automatic deactivation

Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after driving

in snow mode.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

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