Automatic Transmission - Toyota 2013 Avalon Owner's Manual

Automatic transmission

Shifting the shift lever
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
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 force, and prevents upshifting above
the selected range.
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
4-2. Driving procedures
Objective or function
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
Normal driving
* 2
S mode driving
161
* 1
(→P. 162)
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