Toyota 2014 COROLLA Owner's Manual page 177

Shift position purpose
Shift position
P
R
N
D
M
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1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for
normal driving.
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: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine braking
forces by operating the shift lever.
Sport mode
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and driv-
ing in mountainous regions.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
Temporarily engaged gear steps selection mode in the D posi-
tion
To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the "-" and
"+" paddle shift switches. The gear steps can then be selected by
operating the "-" and "+" paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step
using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.
1
Upshifting
2
Downshifting
The selected gear step, from D1 to
D7, will be displayed in the meter.
To return to normal D position driv-
ing, the "+" paddle shift switch must
be held down for a period of time.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
Normal driving
7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving
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