1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 ES300 - Starting and Driving - Page 8

1997 Lexus ES 300 Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions (d) Backing up (e) Parking (f) Good driving practice "  "P" (Park) position  "N" (Neutral) position 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start the engine" on page 132. The transission must ne in "P" or "N". The engine will not start in "R", "2", "L", or "D" position even if the ignition key is turned to "START". (g) Rocking your vehicle in stuck (h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position (a) Normal driving 134

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STARTING AND DRIVING
134
Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained
in the following parts.
(a)
Normal driving
(b)
Using engine braking
(c)
Using the “2” and “L” positions
(d)
Backing up
(e)
Parking
(f)
Good driving practice
(g)
Rocking your vehicle in stuck
(h)
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position
(a)
Normal driving
" ±
“P” (Park) position
²
“N” (Neutral) position
1.
Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the
engine” on page 132.
The transission must ne in “P” or “N”. The engine will not start
in “R”, “2”, “L”, or “D” position even if the ignition key is turned
to “START”.