Automatic Transmission (Standard); Parking Brake - Lexus RX350 2009 Quick Manual

Topic 3
When Driving

Automatic Transmission (Standard)

■ Shift positions

Parking Brake

21
P
Park
R Reverse
N Neutral (drive not engaged)
D Drive (normal driving position)
4 Position for engine braking
3, 2 Position for more powerful engine braking
L Position for maximum engine braking
The vehicle can only be shifted out of P when
the engine switch is in the ON position and
the brake pedal is depressed.
Downshifting increases power for uphill driving, or
engine breaking for downhill driving or stopping.
To set the parking brake: firmly depress the park-
ing brake pedal.
To release the parking brake: depress the park-
ing brake pedal again.