Good Driving Practice; If You Cannot Shift The Selector; If The ”Ect Pwr” Indicator Light Flashes - Toyota Lexus IS300 Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
(g) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between the
fourth and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, shift
the selector lever to the "M" position and select the fourth gear
by pushing the transmission switch. Be sure to shift the
selector lever to the "D" position after climbing the slope.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped
with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.
NOTICE
Always use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold
the vehicle on an upgrade. Do not attempt to hold the
vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as this can cause
the transmission to overheat.
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(h) If you cannot shift the selector
If you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake
pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For
instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission
selector lever" on page 289.
(i) If the "ECT PWR" indicator light flashes
If the "ECT PWR" indicator light flashes, contact your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible. There may be trouble in the
transmission system.
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)