Toyota Camry Solara 2007 Operating Manual page 148

Shift range positions
D
"5" (Fifth range):
The most suitable gear is selected au-
tomatically between first and overdrive
(fifth) gears according to the vehicle
speed or driving conditions.
D
"4" (Fourth range):
The most suitable gear is selected au-
tomatically between first and
gears according to the vehicle speed
or driving conditions. Slight
braking will be obtained on a downhill
road. Smooth running with less shifting
will be obtained on an uphill road.
D
"3" (Third range):
The most suitable gear is selected au-
tomatically between first
gears according to the vehicle speed
or driving conditions. This range is to
be used when stronger engine braking
is necessary.
D
"2" (Second range):
First or second gear will be selected
automatically according to the vehicle
speed or driving conditions. This range
is to be used when engine braking
stronger than that of the "3" range
position is necessary.
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D
"1" (First range):
The gear is fixed in first regardless of
vehicle speed or
This range is to be used when maxi-
mum engine braking is necessary.
If you attempt to downshift the transmis-
sion when it is not possible to downshift
due to high vehicle speed, a warning tone
sounds twice.
fourth
NOTICE
engine
Do not drive in the "3", "2" or "1"
range when driving at high speed or
climbing a gentle slope for a long
time. Otherwise the transmission or
engine may overheat causing damage.
and third
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower
driving conditions.
traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-
essary. Make sure you observe the follow-
ing maximum allowable speed in each
range:
2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine
range
3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine
range
Do not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower range.
When the "S" mode indicator light does
not come on even with the selector lever
moved to the "S" position, there may be a
problem somewhere in the system. Have
your vehicle
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. In this
case, you can drive in the same condition
as in the "D" position.
km/h (mph)
1 52 (32)
2 94 (58)
3 146 (90)
km/h (mph)
1 47 (29)
2 86 (53)
3 133 (83)
NOTICE
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