mjbvkjvkj Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I have 2010 IS350, Today as i was in power mode i have noticed for the first time a red circle in the tach gauge and the engine went close to 7000rpm(just a bit under) in the second gear. Is this dangerous for the engine and did it happen to anybody, please i am worried since the car has only 2500km. I tried it again and the car changed the gear at 6500rpm, exactly where the redline is. I have no idea how the computer alowed it to cross into red zone, not by much but for sure up to 6900rpm. Can anything happen to the engine please respond if you know Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicLX470 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I have 2010 IS350,Today as i was in power mode i have noticed for the first time a red circle in the tach gauge and the engine went close to 7000rpm(just a bit under) in the second gear. Is this dangerous for the engine and did it happen to anybody, please i am worried since the car has only 2500km. I tried it again and the car changed the gear at 6500rpm, exactly where the redline is. I have no idea how the computer alowed it to cross into red zone, not by much but for sure up to 6900rpm. Can anything happen to the engine please respond if you know Thank you!! It is a personal setting. You can change what RPM the car is at when it turns red. It's so you don't really have to take your eyes off the road when you want to know when to shift with the paddles. Same thing for the speed. It's the control with the left and right arrow with a button in the middle. Behind the light switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbvkjvkj Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 I know about that, but i actualy saw the needle gauge going past 6500rpm where the red zone begins, and the computer changed the gear at about 6700rpm or 6800rpm which is in red zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXUS IS250 AWD Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 The gear should've shifted automatically to prevent the engine from going beyond the start of the red line. Looks like a computer diagnostic check is in order. & Not to worry, you're under warranty. Take it to the dealer. Noticed you are in Toronto, take it to Lexus On The Park - outstanding service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remat457 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 IME it will only let you hit/pass redline for a second before correcting. I am no expert but it should not cause any damage (or else it should've shifted sooner) and the car is pretty good at not letting you damage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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