2016 LEXUS LS460L Owners Manual

2654-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to the S position.
When in S mode, changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest
gear, preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine
braking force to be selected.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically between 3 and 7
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
■Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
Selecting shift ranges in S mode
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Meter displayFunction
S2 - S8
A gear in the range between 1 and the selected gear is
automatically chosen depending on vehicle speed and
driving conditions
S1Setting the gear at 1

2664-2. Driving procedures
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Sport mode/Comfort mode/Eco drive mode
 P. 354
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, such as on snow.
Press the switch.
The snow mode indicator light will
come on.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
■S mode
●When the shift range is 6 or lower, holdin g the shift lever toward “+” sets the shift
range to 8.
●When the shift lever is moved toward “-”, the shift range is downshifted to a range
that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions.
●To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically occur.
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the S mode)
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 is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■When driving with cruise control, dynamic radar cruise control or dynamic radar
cruise control with full speed range activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine brak-
ing, engine braking will not activate because cruise control, dynamic radar cruise
control or dynamic radar cruise control with full speed range will not be canceled.
●While driving in S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4. ( P. 309, 313, 328)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
( P. 354)
Selecting the driving mode

2674-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driv-
ing in snow mode.
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in
starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a
problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift
lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode ( P. 260) and check that the
parking brake is set.
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.
Left-hand drive vehicles
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Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
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2684-2. Driving procedures
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Right-hand drive vehicles
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D and S position.
Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in the vehi-
cle skidding to the side or spinning.
■To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake
and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when
the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the
vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
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2694-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift
lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped.
Automatic transmission (vehicles with paddle
shift switches)
Shifting the shift lever

2704-2. Driving procedures
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal
driving.
*2: Any gear can be fixed when driving in M mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionMeter displayPurpose and condition
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NCondition in which the power is not
transmitted
D
Normal driving*1
(paddle shift
switches activated)
Shift range selection ( P. 271)
MM mode driving*2 (P. 272)

2714-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” or “+”pad-
dle shift switch while the shift lever is in the D position.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, preventing
unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to
be selected.
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range is downshifted to a
range that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from D1 to
D8, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driving,
the “+” paddle shift switch must be
held down for a period of time.
■Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift
range.
Selecting shift ranges in the D position
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2
Meter displayFunction
D2 - D8
A gear in the range between 1 and the selected gear is
automatically chosen depending on vehicle speed and
driving conditions
D1Setting the gear at 1

2724-2. Driving procedures
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
To enter M mode, shift the shift lever to the M position.
Gears can be selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift
switches, allowing you to drive in the gear of your choosing.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes once every time the
shift lever or paddle shift switch is
operated.
The selected gear, from M1 to M8, will
be fixed and displayed in the meter.
●When in the M position, the gear will not change unless the shift
lever or paddle shift switches are operated. However, even when in
the M position, the gears will be automatically changed in the follow-
ing situation:
• When vehicle speed drops (downshift only).
• When the automatic transmission fluid or engine coolant tem-
perature is low.
• When the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.
• When the needle of the tachometer is in the red zone (the range
which exceeds the allowable revs of the engine).
●When in the vehicle speed is low, the gear will not upshift even if the
shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated.
Selecting gears in the M position
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