Toyota 4Runner 2003 Operating Manual page 135

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
90 km/h (56 mph)
Four–wheel drive models
Four–wheel drive control
knob at "H4"
90 km/h (56 mph)
Four–wheel drive control
knob at "L4"
35 km/h (22 mph)
D
Shift into the "L" position. The trans-
mission will downshift
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
Four–wheel drive models
switch Four–wheel drive
knob at "H4"
switch Four–wheel drive
knob at "L4"
When the cruise control is being used,
even if you downshift from "D" to "4",
engine braking will not be enabled be-
cause the cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see "Cruise control" on page 162 in this
section.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface.
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0211)
(d) Using "3", "2" and "L" positions
to first gear
The "3", "2" and "L" positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in "3", "2" or "L",
you can start the vehicle in motion as
with the lever in "D".
47 km/h (29 mph)
With the selector lever in "3" or "2", the
vehicle will start in first gear and automat-
control switch ically shift to third gear or second gear.
With the selector lever in "L", the trans-
47 km/h (29 mph)
mission is engaged in first gear.
control switch
18 km/h (11 mph)
z Be careful not to over–rev 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
"3"
"2"
"L"
Abrupt shifting
2003 4RUNNER from Oct. '02 Prod. (OM35804U)
NOTICE
. . . . . . . 136 km/h (84 mph)
. . . . . . . . 93 km/h (57 mph)
. . . . . . . . 54 km/h (33 mph)
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