Lexus RX330 2005 Owner's Manual page 414

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Vehicle with the dynamic laser cruise control —

When the cruise control is being used in the conventional

vehicle−to−vehicle distance control mode, even if you

downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be

enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For

vehicle speed reduction, see pages 426 and 435.

Shift into the "3" position. The transmission will downshift

to third gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower

than 129 km/h (81 mph) and stronger engine braking will

Shift into the "2" position. The transmission will downshift

to second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes

lower than 83 km/h (52 mph) and more powerful engine

braking than that of "3" position will be enabled.

Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift

to first gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower

than 39 km/h (24 mph) and maximum engine braking will

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface.

The abrupt change in engine speed could cause the

vehicle to skid or spin.

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