2000 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 24

BASIC OPERATION - QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC 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 "O/D OFF" indicator light on the instrument cluster Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission BE028 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 in. Shift normally. 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 298. 3