automatic transmission lexus LFA 2012 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2012 LFA OWNERS MANUAL (OM77006U)

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2-1. Driving procedures
ASG (Automated Sequential Gearbox)
The LFA is equipped with a sequential manual transmission with automated
clutch and shifting mechanisms (ASG). Driving modes can be selected
according to personal preference and include AUTO driving mode, which
allows automatic gear shifting, and SPORT, NORMAL, and WET driving
modes which enable manual gear shifti ng using the paddle shift switches. The
shift speed can be adjusted to seven different levels when in any mode other
than AUTO driving mode.
■ Switch operation
“+” Paddle shift switch (Upshift/Switch to a forward gear)
Shifts up by one gear each time this switch is pulled.
Selects a forward gear if pulled when Neutral is selected.
“-” Paddle shift switch (Downshift)
Shifts down by one gear each time this switch is pulled.
Reverse selector switch
Driving mode selector switch ( P. 1 0 4 )
Shift speed selector ( P. 1 0 7 )

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■Starting off control
The ASG does not have the creep function of a conventional automatic transmis-
sion. The vehicle can be driven by selecting 1st gear or Reverse and depressing the
accelerator pedal.
■Maximum speed for each gear
To avoid over-revving the engine, do not exceed the maximum speed for each gear
as shown below.
mph (km/h)
*: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■Gear shift control
To ensure safety and driving performance, the following restrictions exist:
●Gear shifting with the paddle shift swit ches may not be possible under certain
driving conditions.
●Even while driving with a gear manually selected in SPORT, NORMAL, or
WET driving mode, the gears may change automatically under certain driving
conditions.
●If the paddle shift switches are operated repeatedly in a short space of time, a
temporary restriction of gear shifting may be activated. In this case, “Transmis-
sion pump overheat Shift rejected” will be displayed on the meter. ( P. 3 2 7 )
●Gear shifting with the paddle shift swit ches may not be possible when the trans-
mission fluid temperature is low. In this case, “Transmission temp low Shift
restricted” will be disp layed on the meter. (P. 3 2 7 )
GearMaximum speed*
151 (83)
276 (123)
3103 (167) 4135 (218)
5172 (277)