2004 Lexus ES 330 Owners Manual - Page 307

STARTING AND DRIVING (e) Parking (f) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between fourth and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle slope, shift the selector lever to the "4" position. Be sure to shift the selector lever to the "D" position after climbing the slope. D When towing a trailer, in order to maintain efficient engine braking and electrical charging performance, do not use overdrive. CAUTION 2 Parking brake pedal " 1 Brake pedal 3 "P" (Park) position Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the parking brake fully to securely apply the parking brake. 3. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. CAUTION Never attempt to move the selector lever into "P" under any circumstances while the vehicle is moving. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result. 278