1999 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 303

STARTING AND DRIVING " 1 Power position 3 Snow position 2 Normal position 2. Set the driving pattern selector switch to the "Normal" position. Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you to select "Power", "Normal" or "Snow" mode to suit your driving condition. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you use the "Normal" position to improve fuel economy. 3. For more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the "Power" position. In the "Power" position, the "ECT PWR" light in the instrument cluster is on and the transmission is shifted up at higher vehicle speeds and shifted down more responsively than in the "Normal" position. For "Snow" mode, see "Electronic Throttle Control System" on page 294. 283