Toyota 2013 Avalon Owner's Manual page 127

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4-2. Driving procedures
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S mode
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When the shift range is "4" or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets
the shift range to "6".
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To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
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To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.
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AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver input and
the driving situation.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the func-
tion.)
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When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
When downshifting to 5 or 4 by shifting the shift lever to the S position or pad-
dle shifting, cruise control or radar cruise control will not be canceled.
(→P. 190, 194)
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 414
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If the "S" indicator does not come on or the "D" indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
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Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
CAUTION
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When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
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