LS430 − NEW FEATURES 19 2) Operation The driver selects the S mode position by engaging the shift lever. At this time, the shift range position selects the 5 range. Then, the shift range positions change one at a time, as the driver moves the shift lever to the front (“+” position) or to the rear (“−” position). However, the shift lever is in 4th range or 3rd range in the AI-SHIFT control, the range is selected. Under this control, the ECM effects optimal shift control within the usable gear range that the driver has selected. As with the ordinary automatic transmission, it shifts to the 1st gear when the vehicle is stopped.
When the shift lever is in the S mode position, the S mode indicator in the combination meter illuminates. The shift range indicator indicates the state of the shift range position that the driver has selected. Transition of Shift Range Positions S Mode Position Shift Pattern : Default Shift Range 259LSK24 Shift Program The usable gears are shown in the chart below. Shift Range Indicator Light Indication Shift Range Usable Gear 6 6 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st 5 5 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st 4 4 4th 3rd 2nd 1st 3 3 3rd 2nd 1st 2 2 2nd 1st 1 1 1st