2020 Lexus IS350 manual transmission

1954-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed fo r more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■To protect the automatic transmission
“Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display and a function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when
the fluid temperature is high. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifti ng operation may sometimes
be restricted. In some circum stances, downshifting may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shif t switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turn ed off after driving in
snow mode.
■Gear position display on the multi-information display
When Gear positions is selected for a Drive Information screen on the multi-information
display and the shift lever is in the D or M position, the currently selected gear position
will be displayed on the multi-information disp lay. (The display changes according to the
shift lever position and driving conditions.)
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking,
engine braking will not activate because dy namic radar cruise control will not be can-
celed.
●8-speed models: While driving in the D posi tion, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(  P. 248)
●6-speed models: While driving in the D position, downshifting to 5 or 4.
( P. 248)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
( P. 297)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. ( P. 537)
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed t oo much while the vehicle is in reverse.

653Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Seats, Front ...............................................143Adjustment ............................................. 143
Adjustment precautions .................. 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............................. 57
Cleaning ................................................ 458
Driving position memory .................147
Head restraints ..................................... 152
Power easy access system .............147
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters .......................................... 427
Seat position memory........................147
Seat ventilators .................................... 427
Seats, Rear ................................................145 Fold down the seatback .................. 145
Luggage security system .................. 131
Sensor Automatic headlight system .........204
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 158
Intuitive parking assist ..................... 260
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................240
Radar sensor ........................... 224, 288
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................... 216
Service reminder indicators ............... 84 Shift lever .................................................... 191
Automatic transmission ..................... 191
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..............196
Shift lock system ..................................... 196
Shift position and gear position ......... 89
Side airbags ................................................36
Side marker lights ................................ 202 Light switch........................................... 202
Replacing light bulbs .......................... 511
Side mirrors .............................................. 159 Adjusting and folding ........................159
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........... 260
Linked mirror function when reversing................................. 160
Mirror position memory .................. 147
Side turn signal lights ............................198 Replacing light bulbs .......................... 511
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Side windows ........................................... 162
Slip indicator .......................................... 526
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

657Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
Tools........................................................... 560
Top tether strap........................................ 64
Total load capacity ................................ 183
TowingDinghy towing ...................................... 185
Emergency towing............................. 517
Towing eyelet...................................... 520
Trailer towing ........................................ 184
TRAC (Traction Control) .................. 301
Transmission.............................................. 191 Automatic transmission ..................... 191
Driving mode select switch .......... 297
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................... 196
M mode ................................................... 194
Paddle shift switches ......................... 193
Trip meters ................................................. 89 Trunk ...........................................................130
Internal trunk release lever ............. 132
Luggage security system...................131
Smart access system with push-button start................... 130
Trunk features...................................... 435
Trunk handle ............................................131
Trunk light................................................ 132
Trunk opener main switch ................131
Trunk opener switch ......................... 130
Wireless remote control................. 130
Trunk light.................................................. 132 Wattage ................................................. 597
Turn signal lights .....................................198 Replacing light bulbs ...............................508, 509, 511
Turn signal lever .................................. 198
Wattage ................................................. 597
*: For vehicles with a naviga tion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.