1996 Lexus LX 450 Owners Manual - Page 148

STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice (h) (i) If the "O/D OFF" indicator light flashes Driving in "2nd STRT" (second start) mode £ If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the third and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, turn off the overdrive switch. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately after climbing the slope. £ When towing a trailer, in order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use overdrive. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There may be trouble in the transmission system. ! CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. 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. (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 180. In the "2nd STRT" (second start) mode, the transmission system shifts up from second gear. Use this mode when starting your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow. To set the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" switch. In the "2nd STRT" mode, the "2nd STRT" indicator light comes on. To cancel the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" switch again. The "PWR" mode is automatically cancelled when you push the "2nd" switch. 137