2001 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 26

BASIC OPERATION - QUICK REFERENCE 3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Lock release button (To prevent misshifting) Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position (with overdrive on) Stronger engine braking Maximum engine braking Overdrive switch For selecting either a three-speed or four-speed transmission "O/D OFF" indicator light on the instrument cluster BR010 With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in. Shift normally. Note: 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. 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U) 3