Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 251

ENGINE (IGNITION) SWITCH, TRANSMISSION AND PARKING BRAKE
Shift range positions
"D6" (Sixth range):
D
The most suitable gear is selected au-
tomatically between first and overdrive
(sixth) gears according to the vehicle
speed or driving conditions.
"D5" (Fifth range):
D
The most suitable gear is selected au-
tomatically between first and fifth gears
according to vehicle speed or driving
conditions. This range is suitable for
acceleration such as when you want to
pass a vehicle running ahead of you
during high speed driving.
"D4" (Fourth range):
D
The most suitable gear is selected au-
tomatically between first and fourth
gears according to the vehicle speed
or driving conditions. Slight engine
braking will be obtained on a downhill
road. Smooth running with less shifting
will be obtained on an uphill road.
"D3" (Third range):
D
The most suitable gear is selected au-
tomatically between
gears according to the vehicle speed
or driving conditions. This range is to
be used when stronger engine braking
is necessary.
"D2" (Second range):
D
First or second gear will be selected
automatically according to the vehicle
speed or driving conditions. This range
is to be used when engine braking
stronger than that of the "3" range
position is necessary.
"D1" (First range):
D
The gear is fixed in first regardless of
vehicle speed or driving conditions.
This range is to be used when maxi-
mum engine braking is necessary.
RAV4_EE
Downshift restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may some-
times be restricted. In some circum-
stances, downshifting may not be possible
even when the shift lever is operated.
(The buzzer will sound twice.)
first and third
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