Automatic Transmission; Lock Release Button; Overdrive Switch - Lexus RX300 2001 Owner's Manual

3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Lock release button (To prevent misshifting)
Parking, engine starting and key
removal position
Reverse position
Neutral position
Normal driving position
(with overdrive on)
Stronger engine braking
Maximum engine braking
With the brake pedal depressed, shift
while holding the lock release button
in. (The ignition switch must be in
"ON" position.)
Shift while holding the lock release
button in.
Shift normally.
Note: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch,
engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see page
190.
BASIC OPERATION – QUICK REFERENCE
BR010
2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)

Overdrive switch

For selecting either a three–speed or
four–speed transmission
"O/D OFF" indicator
light on the instrument
cluster
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