Lexus RX300 2003, Owner'S Manual

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With the brake pedal depressed, shift
while holding the lock release button
in. (The ignition switch must be in the
“ON” position.)
Shift while holding the lock release
button in.
Shift normally.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to
minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This
means you can only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON”
position and the lock release button pressed in). (
)
30R041
1 Lock release button
2 Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three–speed or four–speed
transmission.
When the cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing the
overdrive switch, engine braking will not be enabled
because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to
decrease the vehicle speed, see page 205.
3 Shift position indicator
The shift position is also displayed on the instrument
cluster.
P: Parking, engine starting and key removal position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position (with overdrive on)
2: Stronger engine braking
L: Maximum engine braking