Toyota Avensis Owner's Manual page 217

 Selecting a shift position
Shift position
P
R
N
D
M
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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
: If equipped, by selecting shift ranges using paddle shift switches, you
can control engine braking forces.
 Selecting a driving mode
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Function
Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
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1
Normal driving or temporary shift range selection
driving
"M" mode driving (P. 219)
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and
driving
regions.
Press the switch once more to
return the normal mode.
2-1. Driving procedures
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2
in mountainous
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