Lexus RX300 2003, Owner'S Manual

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2003 RX300 from Aug. 02’ Prod. (OM48442U)
To set the driving pattern to the snow mode, push the switch.
In the “ECT SNOW” indicator on the instrument cluster is on.
To cancel the snow mode, push the switch again. The “ECT
SNOW” indicator light 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.
CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a
desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) with your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
Your cruising speed can be maintained although a slight speed
change may occur when driving up or down a gradient, within
the limits of engine performance. On steeper hills, a great
speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise
control.
CAUTION
To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle,
do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy
or varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or
snow–covered) or winding roads.
Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving
downhill. If the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to
the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise
control then downshift the transmission to use
engine braking to slow down.