Lexus GS300 1998 Owner's Manual page 18

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
*: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be applied
because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 283.
BASIC OPERATION – QUICK REF-
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