Automatic Transmission - Lexus ES-300 2001 Manual

3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Lock release button (To prevent misshifting)
Parking, engine starting and key
removal position
Reverse position
Neutral position
Normal driving (with overdrive on)
position
Position for stronger engine braking
Position for maximum engine
braking
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 in.
Shift normally.
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
300.
BASIC OPERATION – QUICK REFERENCE
BE028
Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three–speed or
four–speed transmission
"O/D OFF" indicator
light on the instrument
cluster
3