Toyota 2016 Camry Owner's Manual page 161

Shift position purpose
Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
* 1
: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the
driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended
for normal driving.
* 2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents upshifting above
the selected range.
Changing shift ranges in S mode
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches (if equipped) can be operated as follows:
 Shift lever
1
Upshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 4 or 5 accord-
ing 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. 163)
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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
 Paddle
equipped)
2
Downshifting
161
* 1
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shift switches (if
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