1999 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 307

STARTING AND DRIVING 31R040b " 1 Power position 3 Snow position 2 Normal position 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. For starting your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow, use the "Snow" position. For details, see (j) Driving in "Snow" mode on page 298. 290