2001 Lexus LX 470 Owners Manual - Page 218

STARTING AND DRIVING 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 (j) Driving in "2nd STRT" (second start) mode You can select either 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 enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on page 211. 202 (a) Overdrive switch 31X061a