Toyota 2012 Avalon Owner's Manual page 144

2-1. Driving procedures
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Shift position uses
Shift position
P
R
N
D
* 1
: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for
the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driv-
ing.
* 2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the pos-
sible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnec-
essary upshifting.
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Function
Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
Reversing
Neutral
Normal driving
S mode driving
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
* 1
* 2