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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 154 in this
Section.
A
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.
2AZ- FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
143 km/h (88 mph)
3MZ- FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
129 km/h (80 mph)
A
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.
2AZ- FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
91 km/h (56 mph)
3MZ- FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
83 km/h (51 mph)
144
A
Move the selector lever down to the
"- " side to select the "1" range. The
transmission
will
range when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and maximum engine braking
will be enabled.
2AZ- FE engine
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3MZ- FE engine
to
third
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
'06 Solara_U (L/O 0502)
(f) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
downshift
to
first
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.
40 km/h (24 mph)
39 km/h (24 mph)
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.
Abrupt
shifting
(g) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
and down between third gear and over-
drive when climbing a gentle slope, shift
the selector lever into "S" position.
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
2006 SOLARA from Feb. '05 Prod. (OM33667U)
CAUTION
CAUTION
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