Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual

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Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three−speed or four−speed
transmission
Driving pattern selector switch
For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving
conditions
”OFF” position
(Shifting into
overdrive not
possible) ”O/D OFF” indicator
light on the instrument
panel
”PWR” (Power)
position for powerful
acceleration ”PWR” mode
indicator light
Lock release button (To prevent misshifting)
Parking, engine starting and key
removal position
Reverse position
Neutral position
Normal driving position
Position for engine braking
Position for stronger engine braking
than that in ”2” position
With the brake pedal depressed, shift while
holding the lock release button in. (The ignition
switch must be in ”ON” position.)
Shift while holding the lock release button
Second start mode selector switch
For selecting either second start mode or normal driving
mode
”2nd STRT” mode indicator light
BASIC OPERATION − QUICK REFERENCE
3
3. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Note: 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 the operation to decrease the vehicle speed, see page 186.