Toyota Camry 2012 Owner's Manual page 141

2-1. Driving procedures
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Shift position purpose
Shift position
P
R
N
D
S
* 1
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the
D position for normal driving.
* 2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the
possible gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents
unnecessary upshifting.
Changing shift ranges in S mode
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be oper-
ated as follows:
Type A
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Function
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
Normal driving
S mode driving
Upshifting
Downshifting
* 1
*
2
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