Changing Shift Ranges In S Mode; Shift Position Uses - Toyota CAMRY 2011 User Manual

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Shift position uses

Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
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1
: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable
for the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal
driving.
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2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the
possible gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents
unnecessary upshifting.

Changing shift ranges in S mode

When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be oper-
ated as follows:
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord-
ing to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to 3 if
AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position.
(→P. 143)
Function
Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
Normal driving
S mode driving
(→P. 141)
Upshifting
Downshifting
2-1. Driving procedures
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2
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