Toyota 4runner 2014 Owner's Manual page 178

Shift position purpose
Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
* 1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
* 2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, 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:
1
Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to "4" according 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. 202)
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Shift ranges and their functions
You can choose from 5 levels of engine braking force.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
*
Normal driving
* 2
S mode driving (→P. 201)
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
201
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