2005 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 431

STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Using engine braking 3 Shift into the "2" position. The transmission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than the speed listed below and more powerful engine braking than that of "3" position will be enabled. Transfer "H" "L" 89 km/h 34 km/h (55 mph) (21 mph) 4 Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than the speed listed below and maximum engine braking will be enabled. Transfer "H" "L" 39 km/h 15 km/h (24 mph) (9 mph) To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the transmission in the way described below: 1 CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. The abrupt change in engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid or spin. Shift into the "4" position. The transmission will downshift to fourth gear and engine braking will be enabled. 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. If you need to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 421. 2 Shift into the "3" position. The transmission will downshift to third gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than the speed listed below and stronger engine braking will be enabled. Transfer "H" "L" 135 km/h 52 km/h (84 mph) (32 mph) 406