Toyota 2002 4runner Manual page 118

D
Shift into the "2" position. The trans-
mission will downshift to second gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
stronger engine braking will be en-
abled.
Front drive control lever in "H"
114 km/h (70 mph)
Front drive control lever in "L4"
41 km/h (25 mph)
D
Shift into the "L" position. The trans-
mission will downshift to first gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
maximum engine braking will be en-
abled.
Front drive control lever in "H"
55 km/h (34 mph)
Front drive control lever in "L4"
12 km/h
112
Vehicles with cruise control—When the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by pushing and
releasing the overdrive
braking will not be enabled because the
cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see "Cruise control" in this section.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface.
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(7 mph)
2002 MY 4RUNNER_U (OM35787U)
'02 4Runner_U (L/O 0108)
(e) Using the "2" and "L", positions
The "2" and "L" positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
switch, engine
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.
Abrupt shifting
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 above for your reference:
Front drive control lever in "H"
"2" . . . . . . . . . . .
"L" . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front drive control lever in "L4"
"2" . . . . . . . . . . . .
"L" . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTICE
118 km/h (73 mph)
64 km/h (40 mph)
46 km/h (28 mph)
25 km/h (15 mph)