Toyota 2001 Tundra Owner's Manual page 107

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Four–wheel drive models
5VZ–FE engine—
Front control lever in "H2" or
"H4"
"2"
. . . . . . . . .
110 km/h (68 mph)
"L"
. . . . . . . . . .
60 km/h (37 mph)
Front control lever in "L4"
"2"
. . . . . . . . . .
40 km/h (25 mph)
"L"
. . . . . . . . . .
20 km/h (12 mph)
2UZ–FE engine—
"2WD" or "4HI" mode is selected
"2"
. . . . . . . . .
120 km/h (75 mph)
"L"
. . . . . . . . . .
65 km/h (40 mph)
"4LO" mode is selected
"2"
. . . . . . . . . .
45 km/h (28 mph)
"L"
. . . . . . . . . .
25 km/h (16 mph)
z Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
"2" or "L" position. This may cause
severe automatic transmission dam-
age from overheating. To prevent
such damage, "D" position should
be used in hill climbing or hard
towing.
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'01 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0008)
(f) 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.
(g) 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.
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.
2001 TUNDRA (OM34416U)
(h) Good driving practice
D
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
and down between third gear and over-
drive when climbing a gentle slope, the
overdrive should be turned off. Be sure
to turn the switch on immediately after-
ward.
D
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an up-
grade with the accelerator pedal. It
can cause the transmission to over-
heat. Always use the brake pedal or
parking brake.

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