Toyota 2007 4runner Owner's Manual page 274

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4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine
Four−wheel drive control switch
knob at "H4"
40 km/h (25 mph)
Four−wheel drive control switch
knob at "L4"
15 km/h (9 mph)
When the cruise control is being used,
even if you downshift from "D" to "4",
engine braking will not be enabled be-
cause the cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see "Cruise control" on page 196 in this
Section.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
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(d) Using "3", "2" and "L" positions
The "3", "2" and "L" positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in "3", "2" or "L",
you can start the vehicle in motion as
with the lever in "D".
With the selector lever in "3" or "2", the
vehicle will start in first gear and automat-
ically shift to third gear or second gear.
With the selector lever in "L", the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
shifting
NOTICE
z Be careful not to over−rev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
Two−wheel drive models
4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine
"3" . . . . . . .
"2" . . . . . . .
"L" . . . . . . . .
4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine
"3" . . . . . . .
"2" . . . . . . .
"L" . . . . . . . .
2007 4Runner from Aug. '06 Prod. (OM35866U)
146 km/h (90 mph)
100 km/h (62 mph)
58 km/h (36 mph)
146 km/h (90 mph)
100 km/h (62 mph)
58 km/h (36 mph)