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2000 4Runner (OM35762U)
Shift into the “2” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to the second
gear when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and stronger engine braking will
be enabled.
Front drive control lever in “H2” or
“H4”
3RZ- FE engine
105 km/h (65 mph)
5VZ- FE engine
114 km/h (70 mph)
Front drive control lever in “L4”
3RZ- FE engine
38 km/h (23 mph)
5VZ- FE engine
41 km/h (25 mph)
Shift into the “L” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to the 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 “H2” or
“H4”
3RZ- FE engine
51 km/h (31 mph)
5VZ- FE engine
55 km/h (34 mph)
Front drive control lever in “L4”
3RZ- FE engine
11 km/h (6 mph)
5VZ- FE engine
12 km/h (7 mph)
Vehicles with cruise control—When the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by pushing and
releasing the overdrive switch, engine
braking is not applied 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. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(e) Using the “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 the first gear and automatical-
ly shift to second gear.
With the selector lever in “L”, the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev 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 “H2” or
“H4”
3RZ- FE engine
“2” 111km/h (68 mph). . . . . . . . . . .
“L” 60km/h (37 mph). . . . . . . . . . .
5VZ- FE engine
“2” 118km/h (73 mph). . . . . . . . . . .
“L” 64km/h (40 mph). . . . . . . . . . .
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