2002 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 240

STARTING AND DRIVING (b) Using engine braking 3 Shift into the "2" position. The transmission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than 95 km/h (59 mph) and more powerful engine braking than that of "3" position will be enabled. Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than 41 km/h (25 mph) and maximum engine braking will be enabled. 4 CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. The abrupt change in engine speed could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the transmission in the way described below: 1 Shift into the "4" position. The transmission will downshift to fourth gear and engine braking will be enabled. When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. If you need to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 232. 2 Shift into the "3" position. The transmission will downshift to third gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than 147 km/h (91 mph) and more powerful engine braking will be enabled. 226