Toyota Matrix 2009 Owner's Manual page 322

Shift position uses
n
Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
3
2
L
* 1
: To improve fuel consumption 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 forces, and prevents
unnecessary upshifting.
Standard type
Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
Normal driving
Position for engine
braking
Position for more
powerful engine braking
Position for maximum
engine braking
2-1. Driving procedures
Function
Multi-mode type
Reversing
Neutral
*
1
S mode driving
(→P. 112)
2
*
2
111