Toyota Hilux Owner's Manual page 181

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S mode
When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the
shift range to 6.
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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
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 is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (vehicles
with automatic air conditioning system)
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (→P. 357). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
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Deactivation of the driving mode
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Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the "ECO MODE" button is
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.
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Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power
mode.
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When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
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While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (→P. 178)
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When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in D.
(→P. 177)
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 475
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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.
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Transmission protection function
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed and released repeatedly while
driving, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and
the automatic transmission may be damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic transmission, the system may temporarily
lock the gear.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled
and the automatic transmission is returned to the normal operation.
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