Using The “2” And “L” Positions; Backing Up - Lexus RX300 2001 Owner's Manual

(d) Using the "2" and "L" positions
The "2" and "L" positions are used for strong engine braking as
described previously.
With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you can start the vehicle in
motion as with the lever in "D".
With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will start in first gear
and automatically shift to second gear.
With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in
first gear.
NOTICE
D Be careful not to over–rev the engine. Watch the
tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the
red zone. The approximate maximum allowable
speed for each position is given below for your
reference.
Two–wheel drive models:
"2" . . . . . . . . . 125 km/h (78 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . . . 70 km/h (43 mph)
Four–wheel drive models:
"2" . . . . . . . . . 117 km/h (73 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . . . 65 km/h (40 mph)
D Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long
time in the "2" or "L" position. This may cause severe
automatic transmission damage from overheating.
To prevent such damage, "D" position should be
used in hill climbing or hard towing.
(e) Backing up
" 1 Brake pedal
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the
selector lever to the "R" position.
Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.
2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
STARTING AND DRIVING
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2 "R" (Reverse) position
NOTICE
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