Lexus RX300 Manual page 186

Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the
following parts.
(a) Normal driving
(b) Using engine braking
(c) Using the "2" and "L" positions
(d) Backing up
(e) Parking
(f) Good driving practice
(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
(h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position
(i) If the "O/D OFF" indicator light flashes
(j) Driving in "Snow" mode
STARTING AND DRIVING
(a) Normal driving
31R006b
" 1 "P" (Park) position
2 "N" (Neutral) position
1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start the engine" on
page 169.
The transmission must be in "P" or "N". The engine will not start
in "R", "2", "L" or "D" position even if the ignition key is turned to
"START".
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