Toyota 2003 MATRIX User Manual page 101

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D
Shift into the "L" position. The trans-
mission will downshift
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
maximum engine braking will be en-
abled.
Two−wheel drive models
Four−wheel drive models
Vehicles with cruise control—When the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by pushing and
releasing
braking will not be enabled because the
cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see "Cruise control" on page 101 in this
section.
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
to first gear
49 km/h (30 mph)
48 km/h (29 mph)
the overdrive switch, engine
CAUTION
surface. Abrupt shifting
'03 MATRIX_U (L/O 0201)
(e) Using "2" and "L" positions
The "2" and "L" positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in "D".
With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle
will start in first gear and automatically
shift to second gear.
With the selector lever in "L", the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE
z Be careful not to over−rev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
1ZZ−FE engine
"2" . . . . . . . . . 110 km/h (68 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . . . 60 km/h (37 mph)
2ZZ−GE engine
"2" . . . . . . . . . 120 km/h (74 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . . . 67 km/h (41 mph)
2003 MY COROLLA MATRIX_U (OM12767U)
z Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
"2" or "L" position. This may cause
severe automatic transmission dam-
age from overheating. To prevent
such damage, "D" position should
be used in hill climbing or hard
towing.
(f) 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.
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