2001 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 204

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 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 page 190. 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 position (with overdrive on) 2: Stronger engine braking L: Maximum engine braking Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Overdrive switch Normal driving Using engine braking Using the "2" and "L" positions Backing up Parking Good driving practice Rocking your vehicle if stuck (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position (j) Driving in "Snow" mode 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 181