1422-1. Driving proceduresGS_G_U (OM30C80U)June 29, 2011 10:21 am■ Shift ranges and their functions● You can choose from 8 levels (GS460) or 6 levels (GS350) of engine braking force.● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase.● If you accelerate while in ranges "1" to "7" (GS460) or "1" to "5" (GS350), the shift range may automatically range up in accordance with the vehicle's speed.● A higher shift range is automatically selected when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is high.■"S" mode●When the shift range is "6" (GS460) or "4" (GS350) or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the shift range to "8" (GS460) or "6" (GS350).●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. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.)■When driving with the cruise control syst em (or dynamic radar cruise control sys-tem)The engine brake will not operate in the "S" mode, even when downshifting to "7", "6", "5" or "4" (GS460) or "5" or "4" (GS350). (→ P. 167, 171)■Snow mode automatic deactivationSnow mode is automatically deactivated if the "ENGINE START STOP" switch is turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode after driving in snow mode. ■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from "P"→ P. 569
