Toyota RAV4 2000 Operating Manual page 99

(c) Using the "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 the first gear and automatical-
ly shift to second gear.
With the selector lever in "L", the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
Rav4(U)
NOTICE
z Be careful not to overrev 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
"2" . . . . . . . . . 130 km/h (80 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . . 72 km/h (44 mph)
Four- wheel drive models
215/70R16 tires
"2" . . . . . . . 121 km/h (75 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . 67 km/h (41 mph)
235/60R16 tires
"2" . . . . . . . 118 km/h (73 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . 65 km/h (40 mph)
z Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
"2" or "L" position. This may cause
severe automatic transmission dam-
age from overheating. To prevent
such damage, "D" position should
be used in hill climbing or hard
towing.
2000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
(d) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
your foot, shift the selector lever to the
"R" position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(e) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to
securely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the "P" posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into "P" position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
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