1998 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 137

STARTING AND DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the lock release button pressed in). (K ) 2 Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission. When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 146. 3 Shift position indicator The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster. P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position 31E005 R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible) 2: Position for engine braking L: Position for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position 1 Lock release button With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in the "ON" position) Shift while holding the lock release button in. 137