2001 Lexus ES 300 User Guide 1 - Page 303

STARTING AND DRIVING 2 Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission. When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 300. 3 Shift position indicator The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster. P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) position 2: Position for stronger engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Overdrive switch (b) Normal driving (c) Using engine braking (d) Using the "2" and "L" positions (e) Backing up (f) Parking (g) Good driving practice (h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position 285