Toyota 2002 Sequoia - (d) Using Engine Braking; CAUTION; (e) Using the “2” and “L” Positions

02_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0108)
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2002 MY SEQUOIA_U (OM34418U)
(d) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
! Push the overdrive switch. The “O/D
OFF” indicator light will come on and
the transmission will downshift to third
gear.
! 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 km/h ( 68 mph)
Four−wheel drive models
Front drive control lever in “H”
(2WD) or “H” (4WD)
110 km/h ( 68 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 will not be enabled
because the cruise control is not can-
celled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see “Cruise control” on page 148 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.