2002 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 251

STARTING AND DRIVING (i) If you cannot shift the selector If you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" on page 284. MANUAL TRANSMISSION (j) If the "ECT PWR" indicator light flashes If the "ECT PWR" indicator light flashes, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. There may be trouble in the transmission system. SV31034 The shift pattern is the conventional pattern shown above. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving, because it will cause clutch trouble. And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade - use the parking brake. Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging, and possibly pinging. Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds: 235