Toyota 2003 HIGHLANDER - Page 117

’03 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0208)
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2003 HIGHLANDER from Aug. ’02 Prod. (OM48441U)
Four−wheel drive models
2AZ−FE engine
101 km/h (63 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . .
1MZ−FE engine
113 km/h (71 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.
Two−wheel drive models
2AZ−FE engine
58 km/h (37 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1MZ−FE engine
58 km/h (37 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four−wheel drive models
2AZ−FE engine
52 km/h (33 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1MZ−FE engine
54 km/h (34 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 enabled because the cruise
control is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see “Cruise control” on page 125 in this
section.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(e) Using “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
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 below for your reference:
Two−wheel drive models
2AZ−FE engine—
“2” 123 km/h (76 mph). . . . . . .
“L” 69 km/h (43 mph). . . . . . . .
1MZ−FE engine—
“2” 125 km/h (78 mph). . . . . . .
“L” 70 km/h (43 mph). . . . . . . .
Four−wheel drive models
2AZ−FE engine—
“2” 111 km/h (69 mph). . . . . . .
“L” 62 km/h (38 mph). . . . . . . .
1MZ−FE engine—
“2” 117 km/h (73 mph). . . . . . .
“L” 65 km/h (40 mph). . . . . . . .
z 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.