Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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(b) Using engine braking
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To use the braking power of the engine, downshift the transmission
in the way described below:
1 Turn off the overdrive switch. The ”O/D OFF” indicator light
will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third
gear.
When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift
the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine
braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not
cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see ”Cruise
control” on page 184.
2 Shift into the ”2” position. The transmission will downshift to
the second gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower
than the speed listed below and more powerful engine braking
will be obtained.
Transfer ”H” 112 km/h (69 mph)
”L” 39 km/h (25 mph)
3 Shift into the ”L” position. The transmission will downshift to
the first gear when the vehicle speed is or becomes lower than
the speed listed below and maximum engine braking will be
applied.
Transfer ”H” 54 km/h (34 mph)
”L” 11 km/h (7 mph)
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. The
abrupt change in engine speed could cause the vehicle to spin
or skid.
(c) Using the ”2” and ”L” positions
The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for strong engine braking as
described previously.
With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, you can start the vehicle in
motion as with the lever in ”D”.
With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear
and automatically shift to the second gear.
With the selector lever in ”L”, the transmission is engaged in the first
gear.