1998 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 283
1998 Lexus LX 470 Manual
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STARTING AND DRIVING 31X008b " 1 Brake pedal 2 "D" (Drive) position 5. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to "D". Always use the "D" position to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is possible. However, while the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in the "D" position. (See "(b) Using engine braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 265
STARTING AND DRIVING
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31X008b
"
1
Brake pedal
2
”D” (Drive) position
5. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the
selector lever to ”D”.
Always use the ”D” position to improve fuel economy and quiet
driving.
Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is
possible.
However, while the engine coolant temperature is low, the
transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in the ”D”
position.
(See ”(b) Using engine braking” and ”(f)
Good driving
practice” for exceptions.)
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting.