Lexus RX300 2001 Owner's Manual page 199

STARTING AND DRIVING
If the weather is below freezing, let the engine warm up for a
few minutes before driving. Do not leave the vehicle while the
engine is warming up.
If the engine stalls ...
Simply restart it, using the correct procedure given in normal
starting.
If the engine will not start
See "If your vehicle will not start" on page 222.
NOTICE
D Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This
may overheat the starter and wiring systems.
D Do not race a cold engine.
D If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls
frequently, have the engine checked immediately.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to
minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This
means you can only shift out of "P" position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON"
position and the lock release button pressed in). (K)
1 Lock release button
2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
30R041
With the brake pedal depressed, shift
while holding the lock release button
in. (The ignition switch must be in the
"ON" position.)
Shift while holding the lock release
button in.
Shift normally.