2005 Lexus ES 330 Owners Manual - Page 283
2005 Lexus ES 330 Manual
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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. NOTICE Always use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Do not attempt to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as this can cause the transmission to overheat. 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. (g) If you cannot shift the selector lever 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 322. 265