2000 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 306

STARTING AND DRIVING You can select either a third gear (with overdrive off) or fourth gear (with overdrive on) by pushing this switch. To turn the overdrive off, push the switch. The "O/D OFF" indicator light should come on. To turn the overdrive on again, push the switch again. The "O/D OFF" indicator light should go off. Always drive your vehicle with the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine is turned off when the overdrive is off and restarted, the overdrive will automatically be on. When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing 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 298. (b) Normal driving 31E006 " 1 "P" (Park) position 2 "N" (Neutral) position 285 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start the engine" on page 281. The transmission must be in "P" or "N". The engine will not start in "R", "2", "L" or "D" position even if the ignition key is turned to "START".