2002 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 209

STARTING AND DRIVING (h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck CAUTION If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes un−stuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. (i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift the selector lever from "P" position 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 244. (j) Driving in snow mode NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other parts. D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. D Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. D If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as towing. 31R048 In the snow mode, the transmission system shifts up from the second gear. To set the driving pattern to the snow mode, push the switch. In the "ECT SNOW" indicator on the instrument cluster is on. To cancel the snow mode, push the switch again. The "ECT SNOW" indicator light will go off when the snow mode is cancelled. If the engine is turned off with the snow mode is on, the snow mode is cancelled when the engine is restarted. 2002 MY RX300_U (OM48416U) 189