Automatic Transmission; Ignition Switch - Lexus ES300 Owner's Manual

QUICK REFERENCE

4. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BE056
SELECTOR LEVER POSITION
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (shifting into
overdrive possible)
4: Position for engine braking (shifting into
overdrive not possible)
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
NOTE: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be enabled
because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 236.
4
OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER
BE057
K Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition
switch must be in the "ON" position.)