Toyota 2007 FJ Cruiser Owner's Manual page 128

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With the selector lever in "3" or "2", the
vehicle will start in first gear and automat-
ically shift to third gear or second gear.
With the selector lever in "L", the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE
z Be careful not to over−rev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
Two−wheel drive models
"3" . . . . . . . 148 km/h (92 mph)
"2" . . . . . . . 101 km/h (63 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . 58 km/h (36 mph)
Four−wheel drive models
Four−wheel drive control lever
at "H2" or "H4"
"3" . . . . . . . 148 km/h (92 mph)
"2" . . . . . . . 101 km/h (63 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . 58 km/h (36 mph)
Four−wheel drive control lever
at "L4"
"3" . . . . . . . . 56 km/h (35 mph)
"2" . . . . . . . . 38 km/h (24 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . 22 km/h (14 mph)
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z Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
"3", "2" or "L" position. This may
cause severe automatic transmis-
sion damage from overheating. To
prevent such damage, "4" position
should be used in hill climbing or
hard towing.
(e) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
your foot, shift the selector lever to the
"R" position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(f) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down,
fully depress the parking brake pedal
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the "P" posi-
tion.
2007 FJ CRUISER from Oct. '06Prod. (OM35873U)
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into "P" position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
(g) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
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and down between fourth gear and
overdrive when climbing a gentle slope,
shift the selector lever to the "4" posi-
tion. Be sure to shift the selector lever
to the "D" position immediately after-
ward.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
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tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use "D" position.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.