1999 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 20

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 "ON" position (Shifting into overdrive possible) BR003b 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 "OFF" position (Shifting into overdrive not possible) "O/D OFF" indicator light on the instrument cluster 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 302. 3