2013 Lexus LX 570 Owners Manual - Page 185

2-1. Driving procedures n Shift ranges and their functions l Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to vehicle speed and driving conditions. But, the gear is limited according to selected shift range. 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 revolutions will also increase. n "S" mode l When the shift range is "5" or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the shift range to "6". l To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that automat- ically selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes too high. l To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto- matically selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high. n Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the "S" mode) 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.) n When driving with the cruise control or radar cruise control activated Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or radar cruise control will not be canceled. l While driving in "S" mode, downshifting to "5" or "4". (→P. 226, 230) l When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in "D" position. (→P. 179) n Second start mode automatic deactivation Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off after driving in second start mode. 184 LX570_U (OM60G53U)