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2001 SEQUOIA (OM34414U)
! 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.
Two−wheel drive models
110 k m/ h (6 8 mph)
Four−wheel drive models
Front drive control lever in “H”
(2WD) or “H” (4WD)
110 k m/ h (6 8 mph)
Front drive control lever in “L4”
39 km/h (24 mph)
! 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.
Two−wheel drive models
55 km/h (34 mph)
Four−wheel drive models
Front drive control lever in “H”
(2WD) or “H” (4WD)
55 km/h (34 mph)
Front drive control lever in “L4”
10 km/h (5 mph)
When the cruise control is being used,
even if you downshift the transmission by
pushing and releasing the overdrive
switch, engine braking is not enabled be-
cause the cruise control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see “Cruise control” on page 147 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 first gear and automatically
shift to second gear.
With the selector lever in “L”, the trans-
mission is engaged in first gear.
NOTICE
! 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:
Two−wheel drive models
“2” 110 km/h (68 mph). . . . . . .
“L” 60 km/h (38 mph). . . . . . . .
Four−wheel drive models
Front drive control lever in “H”
(2WD) or “H” (4WD)
“2” 110 km/h (68 mph). . . . . . .
“L” 60 km/h (38 mph). . . . . . . .
Front drive control lever in “L4”
“2” 45 km/h (28 mph). . . . . . . .
“L” 25 km/h (16 mph). . . . . . . .
! 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.
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