2002 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 202
2002 Lexus RX 300 Manual
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STARTING AND DRIVING If the weather is below freezing, let the engine warm up for a few minutes before driving. Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is warming up. If the engine stalls ...Simply restart it, using the correct procedure given in normal starting. If the engine will not start See "If your vehicle will not start" on page 224. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the lock release button pressed in). (K) NOTICE D Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring systems. D Do not race a cold engine. D If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. 1 30R041 Lock release button With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in the "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in. Shift normally. 182 2002 MY RX300_U (OM48416U)