Automatic Transmission - Lexus RX300 Manual

3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Lock release button (To prevent misshifting)
Parking, engine starting and key
removal position
Reverse position
Neutral position
Normal driving position
Position for engine braking
Position for stronger engine braking
than that in "2" position
With the brake pedal depressed, shift
while holding the lock release button
in. (The ignition switch must be in
"ON" position.)
Shift while holding the lock release
button
Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will
not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 180.
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BASIC OPERATION – QUICK REF-
ERENCE
Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three–speed or
four–speed transmission
"ON" position
(Shifting into
overdrive possible)
"OFF" position
(Shifting into
overdrive not
possible)
"O/D OFF" indicator
light on the instrument
cluster
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