1294-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal 
driving.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driv-ing in M mode.
■To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is high, “Transmission Fluid Temp High 
See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on 
the multi-information display and the vehi-
cle will go into transmission protection 
mode automatically. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■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 occur 
because dynamic radar cruise control will 
not be canceled.
●6-speed models: While driving in the D 
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not stop the engine when the shift 
lever is in a position other than P. If the 
engine is stopped in another shift lever 
position, the engine switch will not be 
turned off but instead be turned to 
ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left 
in ACCESSORY mode, battery dis-
charge may occur.
Automatic transmission
Select the shift position depending 
on your purpose and situation.
Shift position purpose and func-
tions
Shift posi- tionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting  the engine
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the 
power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2 (  P.132)