2003 Lexus IS300 trailer

STARTING AND DRIVING
240Good driving practice

If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put the transmission in
neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
 When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking
efficiency, do not use fifth gear.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface.
Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before
shifting into reverse.
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED TRANSMISSION
(Vehicle with automatic transmission only)
SV31039

1Power position 2Normal position
The electronic controlled system has 2 modes: Normal
and Power modes.
Normal mode: For ordinary driving, Lexus recommends that
you use the normal mode to improve fuel economy.
Power mode: For more powerful acceleration and sporty
driving.
In the power mode, the ºECT PWRº light in the instrument
cluster is on and the transmission is shifted up at higher vehicle
speeds and shifted down more responsively than in the normal
mode.
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)

SECTION 3 ± 2
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Driving tips
Break±in period258
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Operation in foreign countries 258
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Tips for driving in various conditions s 259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 260
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Dinghy towing 262
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Trailer towing 262
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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 263
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2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)

DRIVING TIPS
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DINGHY TOWING
SV32002
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four
wheels on the ground) behind a motorhome.
NOTICE
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.This may cause serious damage to your vehicle.
TRAILER TOWING
SV32001
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your
vehicle. It is not designed for trailer towing.
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)