Toyota Camry Solara 2007 Operating Manual page 149

(d) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
D
When driving in the "D" position—
Shift the selector lever to "S" posi-
tion.
When driving in the "5" range within
the "S" position—
Move the selector lever down to the
"−" side to select the "4" range.
The transmission will downshift
fourth range and engine braking will be
enabled.
When the cruise control is being used,
engine braking can not be enabled be-
cause the cruise control is not can-
celled.
For decreasing the vehicle speed, see
"Cruise control" on page 162 in this
Section.
D
Move the selector lever down to the
"−" side to select the "3" range. The
transmission will downshift
range when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and stronger engine braking will
be enabled.
2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 km/h (88 mph)
3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine
to
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 km/h (80 mph)
D
Move the selector lever down to the
"−" side to select the "2" range. The
transmission will downshift to second
range when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and more powerful engine brak-
ing than that of the "3" range position
will be enabled.
2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 km/h (56 mph)
3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 km/h (51 mph)
D
Move the selector lever down to the
"−" side to select the "1" range. The
to third transmission will
range when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and maximum engine braking
will be enabled.
2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface.
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
(e) 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.
downshift to first
40 km/h (24 mph)
39 km/h (24 mph)
Abrupt shifting
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