automatic transmission Lexus GS450h 2008 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2008 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A96U)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the “S” mode)
To help ensure safety and driving perfor mance, 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 “5” or
“4”. ( P. 1 6 9 )
■Snow mode automatic deactivation
Snow mode is automatically deactivated if the “POWER” switch is turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode after driving in snow mode.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
 P. 5 2 9
■If the indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to “S”
This may indicate a malfunction in the transmission. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately. 
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in “D”.)
■When in heavy traffic
To avoid running the hybrid battery (traction battery) down, leave the shift lever in
“D” or “S”.

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Alphabetical index
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December 12, 2007 3:50 pm
Parking brake .......................................... 147
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs ........................474
Switch ....................................................... 158
Wattage ................................................. 552
Personal lights ....................................... 354
Power meter ............................................148
Power outlet ........................................... 368
Power windows......................................... 77
Pre-collision system ............................ 206
Radar cruise control ............................. 169
Radiator.................................................... 428
Radio ..........................................................244
Radio data system.................................246
Rear sunshade........................................372
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................474
Wattage ................................................. 552
Rear view monitor system .................. 195
Rear window defogger ...................... 240
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 454
Fuses ........................................................ 456
Light bulbs .............................................474
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners ......................................... 578
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 66
Automatic locking retractor............ 68
Child restraint system 
installation .............................................. 117
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts..................................... 406 Emergency locking retractor..........68
How to wear your seat belt .............66
How your child should wear

the seat belt ..........................................69
Pre-collision seat belts .......................68
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use .........................68
Reminder light .....................................493
Seat belt extenders ..............................69
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 67
Seat heaters/ventilators..................... 370
Seating capacity ....................................369
Seats Adjustment .............................................. 58
Adjustment precautions ....................59
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation.............................. 117
Cleaning ................................................ 405
Driver’s seat position memory .......60
Head restraint ......................................... 64
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 93
Seat heaters ......................................... 369
Service reminder indicators ............. 152
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ...................................529
Transmission...........................................142
Shift lock system ....................................529
Shopping bag hooks............................ 375
Side airbags................................................ 95
Side marker lights Switch........................................................ 158
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 75
Mirror position memory ....................60P
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