2004 Lexus RX 330 Owners Manual - Page 460

STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (standard type) 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. (K) " The shift position is displayed on the instrument cluster. P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible) 4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive not possible) Vehicle with the cruise control - When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For vehicle speed reduction, see page 463. Vehicle with the dynamic laser cruise control - When the cruise control is being used in the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode or in the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, even if you downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For vehicle speed reduction, see pages 474 and 484. 3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking 31RY240 437