1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 ES300 - Starting and Driving - Page 12

1997 Lexus ES 300 Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING (d) Backing up (e) Parking "  Brake pedal  "R" (Reverse) position 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the "R" position. "  Brake pedal  Parking brake pedal  "P" (Park) position 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the parking brake fully to securely apply the parking brake. 3. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving. ! CAUTION While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the selector lever into "P" under any circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result. 138

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STARTING AND DRIVING
138
(d)
Backing up
" ±
Brake pedal
²
“R” (Reverse) position
1.
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2.
With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the
selector lever to the “R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.
(e)
Parking
" ±
Brake pedal
²
Parking brake pedal
³
“P” (Park) position
1.
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2.
Depress the parking brake fully to securely apply the
parking brake.
3.
With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the
selector lever to the “P” position.
CAUTION
!
While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move
the selector lever into “P” under any circumstances.
Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle
control may result.