1999 Lexus LX 470 User Guide 1 - Page 19

BASIC OPERATION - QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission Lock release button (To prevent misshifting) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position "OFF" position (Shifting into overdrive not possible) "O/D OFF" indicator light on the instrument panel 00X027d Driving pattern selector switch For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving conditions With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button Second start mode selector switch For selecting either second start mode or normal driving mode "PWR" (Power) position for powerful acceleration "PWR" mode indicator light "2nd STRT" mode indicator light Note: 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 192. 3