Driving On A Downhill; Second Start Mode Automatic Deactivation; S Mode; Downshift Restriction Warning Buzzer (S Mode) - Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Owner's Manual

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Driving on a downhill

On declines, there may be case where the vehicle shifts down automatically
to obtain engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the engine speed
may increase.
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Second start mode automatic deactivation

Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off
after driving in second start mode.
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S mode

When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets the
shift range to 5.
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AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
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When driving with the cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control
Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting to 4.
(→P. 242, 246)
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 594
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If the "S" indicator does not come on 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)

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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