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... ...83 Glove box/CD automatic changer ...87/258 Ashtray ...83 Cup holders ...92 Seat heater switches ...53 Vehicle skid control system OFF switch ...312 Automatic transmission selector lever ...287 Driving pattern selector switch ...287 Cruise control switch ...305 Coin box ...95 Trunk lid opener ...104 Parking brake ...284 Fuel filler door...
... ...83 Glove box/CD automatic changer ...87/258 Ashtray ...83 Cup holders ...92 Seat heater switches ...53 Vehicle skid control system OFF switch ...312 Automatic transmission selector lever ...287 Driving pattern selector switch ...287 Cruise control switch ...305 Coin box ...95 Trunk lid opener ...104 Parking brake ...284 Fuel filler door...
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... Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Shift position indicator for manual control 297 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Headlight indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam indicator...
... Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Shift position indicator for manual control 297 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Headlight indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam indicator...
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... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Headlight indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam indicator...
... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Headlight indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam indicator...
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... Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Shift position indicator for manual control 297 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Tail light indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam...
... Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Shift position indicator for manual control 297 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Tail light indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam...
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... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Tail light indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam...
... 14 15 Page 16 17 18 19 Tachometer ...61 Turn signal indicator light ...37 Odometer and trip meter ...62 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...59 Automatic transmission indicator lights . 287 Fuel gauge ...58 ODO/TRIP, RESET button ...62 Low fuel level warning light ...72 Tail light indicator light ...33 Headlight high beam...
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BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 3 4 6 7 1
BASIC OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Driver's seat ...Steering wheel ...Automatic transmission ...Headlight and turn signal switch ...Wiper switch ...2 3 4 6 7 1
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QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER BG006a SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible) 4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive not possible)* 3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking K Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition switch must be in the "ON" position.) BG007a 4 BASIC OPERATION -
QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER BG006a SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible) 4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive not possible)* 3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking K Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition switch must be in the "ON" position.) BG007a 4 BASIC OPERATION -
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...driving, the system may come on due to "ACC" or "LOCK" position. If this lamp comes on in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. a. Have your Lexus checked by your electronic throttle control system. The fuel tank is a problem somewhere in case "c"., have your vehicle checked...by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (For instructions, see "Checking the engine oil level" on page 400.) While driving on steep inclines or rough roads which causes the vehicle to substantially sway or on while you can drive your engine electrical system, automatic transmission electrical system...
...driving, the system may come on due to "ACC" or "LOCK" position. If this lamp comes on in your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. a. Have your Lexus checked by your electronic throttle control system. The fuel tank is a problem somewhere in case "c"., have your vehicle checked...by your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. (For instructions, see "Checking the engine oil level" on page 400.) While driving on steep inclines or rough roads which causes the vehicle to substantially sway or on while you can drive your engine electrical system, automatic transmission electrical system...
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SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Electronic throttle control system ...Cruise control ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ...276 279 281 282 284 286 287 303 305 309 312 316 323 323 3-1 THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 276
SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Three-way catalytic converter ...Engine exhaust caution ...Before starting the engine ...Ignition switch with steering lock ...Parking brake ...How to start the engine ...Automatic transmission ...Electronic throttle control system ...Cruise control ...Traction control system ...Vehicle skid control system ...Brake system ...Brake pad wear limit indicators ...Types of tires ...276 279 281 282 284 286 287 303 305 309 312 316 323 323 3-1 THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 276
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Once you must put the transmission selector lever in the "P" position. To free it, first be removed only at the "LOCK" position. Engine is off while the vehicle is moving, turn ...
Once you must put the transmission selector lever in the "P" position. To free it, first be removed only at the "LOCK" position. Engine is off while the vehicle is moving, turn ...
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STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch in "ON" position. (K ) 287 This means you can only shift out of incorrect operation.
STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch in "ON" position. (K ) 287 This means you can only shift out of incorrect operation.
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STARTING AND DRIVING Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the "3", "2" and "L" positions (d) Backing up (e) Parking (f) Good driving practice (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever (a) Normal driving 290
STARTING AND DRIVING Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the "3", "2" and "L" positions (d) Backing up (e) Parking (f) Good driving practice (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever (a) Normal driving 290
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The engine will not start the engine" on page 286. STARTING AND DRIVING 31G030a " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 1. The transmission must be in any drive position even if the ignition key is turned to start in "P" or "N". Start the engine as instructed in "How to "START". 31G027-1 291
The engine will not start the engine" on page 286. STARTING AND DRIVING 31G030a " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 1. The transmission must be in any drive position even if the ignition key is turned to start in "P" or "N". Start the engine as instructed in "How to "START". 31G027-1 291
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...3 Snow position 2 Normal position 2. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select "Power", "Normal" or "Snow" mode to improve fuel economy. 3. For more responsively than in the instrument cluster is on page 303. 292 Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the... "Power" position. For "Snow" mode, see "Electronic Throttle Control System" on and the transmission is shifted up at higher vehicle speeds and shifted down more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the "Normal" position to ...
...3 Snow position 2 Normal position 2. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you to select "Power", "Normal" or "Snow" mode to improve fuel economy. 3. For more responsively than in the instrument cluster is on page 303. 292 Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you use the... "Power" position. For "Snow" mode, see "Electronic Throttle Control System" on and the transmission is shifted up at higher vehicle speeds and shifted down more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the "Normal" position to ...
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Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in the "D" position. (See "(b) Using engine braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. However, while the engine coolant temperature is possible. STARTING AND DRIVING 31G031a " 1 Brake pedal 2 "D" (Drive) position 4. Always use the "D" position to "D". With your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 293
Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in the "D" position. (See "(b) Using engine braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. However, while the engine coolant temperature is possible. STARTING AND DRIVING 31G031a " 1 Brake pedal 2 "D" (Drive) position 4. Always use the "D" position to "D". With your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 293
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If engine braking is in "4" position, the automatic transmission system will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". 294 In normal cruising, the vehicle will select the most suitable gear. STARTING AND ... driving, depress the accelerator pedal to the next lower gear or beyond, depending on the vehicle speed. This provides more acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to the full throttle position. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for the running conditions to the running conditions such as in the first gear and...
If engine braking is in "4" position, the automatic transmission system will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". 294 In normal cruising, the vehicle will select the most suitable gear. STARTING AND ... driving, depress the accelerator pedal to the next lower gear or beyond, depending on the vehicle speed. This provides more acceleration by automatically downshifting the transmission to the full throttle position. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for the running conditions to the running conditions such as in the first gear and...
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...is or becomes lower than the speed listed below and more powerful engine braking will be obtained. Shift into the "3" position. The transmission will downshift to "4", engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is or becomes lower than that of the engine, downshift the... the second gear when the vehicle speed is being used, even if you need to the fourth gear and engine braking will be applied. The transmission will downshift to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 308. 2 Shift into the "L" position. GS400 km/h (mph) "3" "2" "L" 147 (91) 99 (62) 17 (...
...is or becomes lower than the speed listed below and more powerful engine braking will be obtained. Shift into the "3" position. The transmission will downshift to "4", engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is or becomes lower than that of the engine, downshift the... the second gear when the vehicle speed is being used, even if you need to the fourth gear and engine braking will be applied. The transmission will downshift to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 308. 2 Shift into the "L" position. GS400 km/h (mph) "3" "2" "L" 147 (91) 99 (62) 17 (...
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When you cannot downshift or upshift the transmission using the switches on the steering wheel. Consult with your Lexus dealer as soon as when you push the switch located on the front of the steering wheel, the transmission upshifts to spin or skid. 297 The gear position being used is ...shown on a slippery surface. D You attempt to downshift from "D" position. The transmission works exactly in...
When you cannot downshift or upshift the transmission using the switches on the steering wheel. Consult with your Lexus dealer as soon as when you push the switch located on the front of the steering wheel, the transmission upshifts to spin or skid. 297 The gear position being used is ...shown on a slippery surface. D You attempt to downshift from "D" position. The transmission works exactly in...
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With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is given below for your reference: GS400 GS300 km/h (mph) km/h (mph) "3" "2" "L" 153 (95) 100 (62) 65 (40) 130 (81) 85 (53) 55 (34) NOTICE D ... in the first gear and automatically shift to keep engine rpm from overheating. D Be careful not to overrev the engine. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the red zone. With the selector lever in "3", "2" or "L", you can start in motion as described previously.
With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is given below for your reference: GS400 GS300 km/h (mph) km/h (mph) "3" "2" "L" 153 (95) 100 (62) 65 (40) 130 (81) 85 (53) 55 (34) NOTICE D ... in the first gear and automatically shift to keep engine rpm from overheating. D Be careful not to overrev the engine. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from going into the red zone. With the selector lever in "3", "2" or "L", you can start in motion as described previously.
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...or parking brake. (g) Rocking your foot on an upgrade with the engine running. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between the fourth and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, shift the selector lever to overheat. This prevents... the vehicle from creeping. This can cause the transmission to the "4" position. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. CAUTION Always keep...
...or parking brake. (g) Rocking your foot on an upgrade with the engine running. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between the fourth and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, shift the selector lever to overheat. This prevents... the vehicle from creeping. This can cause the transmission to the "4" position. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. CAUTION Always keep...