Toyota Tacoma U 2001 Manual page 123

D
Shift into the "2" position. The trans-
mission will downshift to second gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
stronger engine braking will be en-
abled.
Two–wheel drive models except Pre
Runner
2RZ–FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 km/h (65 mph)
Four–wheel drive models and Pre Run-
ner
Front drive control lever in "H2" and
"H4"
3RZ–FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 km/h (66 mph)
5VZ–FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 km/h (71 mph)
Front drive control lever in "L4"
3RZ–FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 km/h (22 mph)
5VZ–FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 km/h (24 mph)
'01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009)
D
Shift into the "L" position. The trans-
mission will downshift to first gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
maximum engine braking will be en-
abled.
Two–wheel drive models except Pre
Runner
2RZ–FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 km/h (34 mph)
Four–wheel drive models and Pre Run-
ner
Front drive control lever in "H2" and
"H4"
3RZ–FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 km/h (32 mph)
5VZ–FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 km/h (34 mph)
Front drive control lever in "L4"
3RZ–FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 km/h (6 mph)
5VZ–FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 km/h (6 mph)
Vehicles with cruise control—When the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by pushing and
releasing the overdrive switch, engine
braking is not enabled because the cruise
control is not cancelled.
2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see "Cruise control" in this section.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(e) Using "2" and "L" positions
The "2" and "L" positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in "D".
With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle
will start in first gear and automatically
shift to the second gear.
With the selector lever in "L", the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
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