Toyota Camry 2012 Owner's Manual page 149

2-1. Driving procedures
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S mode
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When the shift range is "4" or lower, holding the shift lever toward "+" sets
the shift range to "6".
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To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
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To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.
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AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
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When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in D or S mode
and downshifting to 5 or 4 because cruise control will not be canceled. (→P.
199)
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→P. 449
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If the "S" indicator does not come on or the "D" indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
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Downshift restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
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