182GS350_U (OM30C34U)4-2. Driving proceduresIn the following situations, the gear will not shift even if the shift lever orpaddle shift switches are operated.●"1st Gear not available due to slippe ry road surface" is displayed onthe multi information display.●The vehicle speed is low (upshift only).■When the "-" paddle shift switch is operated in the D positionA shift range will be automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift rangewill be one gear lower than the gear in use during normal D position driving.■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D positionShift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:●When the vehicle comes to a stop●If the "+" paddle shift switch is op erated when the shift range is in 5●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time●When the shift lever is shifted to other than D■To protect automatic transmission"Transmission Fluid High Temperature" is displayed on the multi-information displayand a function is adopted that automatically selects a higher shift range when thefluid temperature is high. Have the ve hicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzerTo help ensure safety and driving perfor mance, downshifting operation may some-times be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible evenwhen the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)■Snow mode automatic deactivationSnow mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driv-ing in snow mode.■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P→P. 737
