2001 Lexus GS 300 User Guide 1 - Page 198

STARTING AND DRIVING GS300: P: Parking, engine starting and key removal R: Reverse N: Neutral D: Normal driving (with overdrive on) M: Manual shifting up or downshifting When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 191. 3, 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Driving in M mode (GS300 only) (c) Using engine braking (d) Using the "3", "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 180