Lexus RX300 Manual page 191

STARTING AND DRIVING
(e) Parking
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" 1 Brake pedal
2 Parking brake pedal
3 "P" (Park) position
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Depress the parking brake fully to securely apply the parking
brake.
3. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector
lever to the "P" position.
CAUTION
While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the
selector lever into "P" under any circumstances. Serious
mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result.
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(f) Good driving practice
D If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between
the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, turn
off the overdrive switch. Be sure to turn the switch on
immediately after climbing the slope.
D When towing a trailer, in order to maintain efficient engine
braking and electrical charging performance, do not use
overdrive.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with
the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator
pedal. This can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use
the brake pedal or parking brake.