Lexus RX300 2001, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)
(h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
CAUTION
If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc.,
then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving
it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure
if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle.
During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward as it becomes un–stuck,
causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the following
precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and
other parts.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting
the selector lever or before the transmission is
completely shifted to forward or reverse gear.
Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the
wheels.
If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle
several times, consider other ways such as towing.
(i) If you cannot shift the selector lever out
of “P” position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from “P” position 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 242.
(j) Driving in “Snow” mode
31R048
In the “Snow” mode, the transmission system shifts up
from the second gear.
To set the driving pattern to the “Snow” mode, push the “Snow”
switch. In the “ECT SNOW” indicator on the instrument cluster
is on.
To cancel the “Snow” mode, push the “Snow” switch again.
The “ECT SNOW” indicator light on the instrument cluster will
go off when the “Snow” mode is cancelled.
If the engine is turned off with the “Snow” mode is on, the
“Snow” mode is cancelled when the engine is restarted.