2004 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 259

03 07.09 STARTING AND DRIVING SS31019 SV31022 " 1 Power position 3 Snow position 2 Normal position " 1 Brake pedal 2 "D" (Drive) position 2. Set the driving pattern selector switch to the "Normal" position. Your transmission has a driving pattern selector switch which allows you to select "Power", "Normal" or "Snow" mode to suit your driving condition. For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that you use the "Normal" position to improve fuel economy. 3. For more powerful acceleration and sporty driving, use the "Power" position. In the "Power" position, the "ECT PWR" light in the instrument cluster is on and the transmission is shifted up at higher vehicle speeds and shifted down more responsively than in the "Normal" position. For "Snow" mode, see "Electronic Throttle Control System" on page 260. 240 4. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to "D". Always use the "D" position to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. In this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is possible. However, while the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in the "D" position. (See "(c) Using engine braking" and "(g) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting.