2005 Lexus RX 330 Owners Manual - Page 421

STARTING AND DRIVING " The shift position is displayed on the instrument cluster. P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position R: Reverse position N: Neutral position D: Normal driving position (Shifting into overdrive possible) 4: Position for engine braking (Shifting into overdrive not possible) Vehicle with the cruise control - When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For vehicle speed reduction, see page 414. Vehicle with the dynamic laser cruise control - When the cruise control is being used in the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode or in the vehicle−to−vehicle distance control mode, even if you downshift from "D" to "4", engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For vehicle speed reduction, see pages 426 and 435. 3, 2: Position for more powerful engine braking L: Position for maximum engine braking Correct use of the automatic transmission is explained in the following parts. (a) Normal driving (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the "3", "2" and "L" positions (d) Backing up (e) Parking (f) Good driving practice (g) If you cannot shift the selector lever (h) Driving in snow mode 390