1912-1. Driving procedures
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When driving ■
AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance
and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the sh ift lever is in the D position. (Shifting
the shift lever to the S posi tion cancels the function.)■
When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following acti ons with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or radar cruise
control will not be canceled. ●
While driving in D or S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. ( P. 232, 236)●
When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
( P. 1 8 9 )■
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 7 7 9■
If S does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the hybr id transmission system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the hybrid transmission will operate in the same as manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)■
Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving perfor mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even
when the shift lever is operated. (The buzzer will sound twice.)
869Alphabetical index
Safety Connect* ....................................626
Scuff lights ............................................... 582
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ..................... 100
Automatic locking retractor............ 101
Child restraint system
installation ............................................ 154
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts..................................... 638
Emergency locking retractor ........ 101
How to wear your seat belt............. 99
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................................... 101
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use........................ 102
Reminder light..................................... 736
Seat belt extender ................................ 101
Seat belt pretensioners.................... 100
Seat heaters............................................ 605
Seat position memory ............................93
Seat ventilators...................................... 605
Seating capacity .....................................301 Seats
Adjustment .................................... 86, 89
Adjustment precautions ............ 88, 91
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................ 154
Cleaning ................................................. 637
Flatting seat backs ................................ 87
Head restraint ......................................... 97
Power easy access system ..............95
Properly sitting in the seat .............. 130
Seat heaters ......................................... 605
Seat position memory ........................ 93
Seat ventilators ................................... 605
Service reminder indicators ............. 201
Shift lever
Hybrid transmission........................... 186
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 779
Shift lever light........................................582
Shift lock system .................................... 779
Side airbags.............................................. 132
Side marker lights
Switch......................................................... 217
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding........................ 109
Mirror position memory .................... 93
Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function ..........................................56
Starting the hybrid system ............... 177
“SOS” button .......................................... 626S
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
