1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 ES300 - Starting and Driving - Page 15

STARTING AND DRIVING Turning on the system Setting at a desired speed To operate the cruise control, push the main switch. Thus turns the system on. The indicator light in the instrument cluster shows that you can now set your desired cruising speed. Another push on the switch will turn the system completely off. When the ignition key is turned off, the main switch is also automatically turned off. To use the cruise control again, push the main switch again to turn it off. The transmission must be in "D" before you set the cruise control speed. Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, push the control lever downward in the "SET/COAST" direction and release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed. Now you may take your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you need acceleration - for example, when passing - depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release for accelerator pedal, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration. ! CAUTION To avoid accidental cruise control engagements, keep the main switch off when not using the cruise control. 141