1996 Lexus LS 400 Owners Manual - Page 150
1996 Lexus LS 400 Manual
Page 150 highlights
STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice S If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, shift the selector lever to the "3" position. Be sure to shift the selector lever to the "D" position after climbing the slope. S When towing a trailer, in order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use overdrive. The selector lever must be in the "3" position. CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your cruising speed can be maintained although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down a gradient, within the limits of engine performance. On steeper hills, a great speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control. When the cruise control is on, the driving pattern of the automatic transmission is fixed in the normal position, regardless of the position of the selector switch. ! CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. ! CAUTION S To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle, NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. This can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) or winding roads. S Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down. (g) If you cannot shift the selector lever If you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 175. 136