Automatic Transmission - Lexus ES330 2005 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to
minimize the possibility of incorrect operation.
means you can only shift out of "P" position when the
brake pedal is depressed with the ignition switch in "ON"
position. (K)
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" The shift position is displayed on the instrument
cluster.
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position
This
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (shifting into overdrive possible)
4: Position for engine braking (shifting into overdrive not
possible)
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be
enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For
the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page
268.
3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking
L: Position for maximum engine braking