2004 Lexus RX 330 Owners Manual - Page 474

STARTING AND DRIVING (c) Using engine braking Vehicles with the cruise control - When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" or "5" (fifth range) to "4" (fourth range), engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For vehicle speed reduction, see page 463. Vehicles 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" or "5" (fifth range) to "4" (fourth range), engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For vehicle speed reduction, see page 484, 474. " "S" mode position To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the range in the "S" mode position as follows: D Shift into the "4" (fourth range) position. The transmission will downshift to fourth gear and engine braking will be engaged. If you drive in the "D" position: Shift the selector lever to the "S" position and "4" (fourth range) will automatically be selected. If you drive in the "S" position: Shift the selector lever down to the "-" position by selecting the "4" (fourth range). D Shift into the "3" (third range) position. The transmission will downshift to third gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than 129 km/h (81 mph) and more powerful engine braking will be enabled. If you drive in the "D" position: Shift the selector lever to the "S" position then shift the lever down to the "-" position once to select the "3" (third range). If you drive in the "S" position: Shift the selector lever down to the "-" position to select "3" (third range). 451