1999 Lexus LX 470 User Guide 2 - Page 199

STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Using engine braking 3 Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift to the first gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than the speed listed below and maximum engine braking will be applied. Transfer "H" "L" 57 km/h 12 km/h (35 mph) (7 mph) 31X009c CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. The abrupt change in engine speed could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the transmission in the way described below: 1 Turn off the overdrive switch. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear. 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 ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on page 190. 2 Shift into the "2" position. The transmission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than the speed listed below and more powerful engine braking will be obtained. Transfer "H" "L" 112 km/h 39 km/h (69 mph) (25 mph) (c) Using the "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used for strong engine braking as described previously. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in "D". With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in the first gear. 183