Toyota Avalon Owner's Manual page 186

For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see "Cruise control" on page 169 or "Dy-
namic laser cruise control" on page 172
in this Section.
D
Move the selector lever down to the
"- " side to select the "3" range. The
transmission will downshift to
range when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than 147 km/h (91
mph), and stronger engine braking will
be enabled.
D
Move the selector lever down to the
"- " side to select the "2" range. The
transmission will downshift to second
range when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than 91 km/h (56
mph), and more powerful engine brak-
ing than that of the "3" range position
will be enabled.
D
Move the selector lever down to the
"- " side to select the "1" range. The
transmission will downshift to
range when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than 39 km/h (24
mph), and maximum engine braking will
be enabled.
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CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
third
(e) 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.
first
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
(f) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down,
fully depress the parking brake pedal
shifting
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the "P" posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into "P" position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.