Normal Driving - Lexus RX300 2003 Owner's Manual

(b) Normal driving
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"P" (Park) position
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1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start the
engine" on page 195.
The transmission must be in "P" or "N". The engine will not start
in "R", "2", "L" or "D" position even if the ignition key is turned
to "START".
2. For starting your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow, set
the snow mode. For details, see "(i) Driving in snow
mode" on page 202.
"N" (Neutral) position
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Brake pedal
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3. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the
selector lever to "D".
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while
shifting.
4. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress
the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting.
The vehicle will start in the first gear and automatically shift to
the most suitable gear for the running conditions, such as the
vehicle speed, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. However, while
the engine coolant temperature is low and the vehicle is
traveling at low speed, the transmission will not shift into the
overdrive gear even with the overdrive on.
"D" (Drive) position