Lexus ES-300 2001 Manual page 302

2 Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three–speed or four–speed
transmission.
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by turning off the
overdrive switch, engine braking will not be
enabled because the cruise control is not
cancelled. For the operation to decrease the
vehicle speed, see page 300.
3 Shift position indicator
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal
position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) position
2: Position for stronger engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking
Correct use of the automatic transmission is
explained in the following parts.
(a) Overdrive switch
(b) Normal driving
(c) Using engine braking
(d) Using the "2" and "L" positions
(e) Backing up
(f) Parking
(g) Good driving practice
(h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
(i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P"
position
STARTING AND DRIVING
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