1998 Lexus LS 400 Owners Manual - Page 4

BASIC OPERATION - QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION OF SELECTOR LEVER 00L011-2 SELECTOR LEVER POSITION P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible) 4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive not possible)* 3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking *: When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 246. K Shift while pressing the brake pedal. (Ignition switch must be in the "ON" position.) 00L012-5 4