Toyota 4Runner 2003 Operating Manual page 140

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
59 km/h (36 mph)
Four–wheel drive models
Multi–mode control switch knob at
"H4"
59 km/h (36 mph)
Multi–mode control switch knob at
"L4"
11 km/h
When the cruise control is being used,
even if you downshift from "D" to "3",
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. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
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(d) 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 second gear.
With the selector lever in "L", the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE
(6 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
"2" . . . . . . . 123 km/h (76 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . .
'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0211)
Four–wheel drive models
Multi–mode control switch knob
at "H2" or "H4"
"2"
"L"
Multi–mode control switch knob
at "L4"
"2"
"L"
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" or "3" position
should be used in hill climbing or
hard towing.
67 km/h (41 mph)
2003 4RUNNER from Oct. '02 Prod. (OM35804U)
. . . . . . . 123 km/h (76 mph)
. . . . . . . . 67 km/h (41 mph)
. . . . . . . . 48 km/h (29 mph)
. . . . . . . . 26 km/h (16 mph)