05_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0409)
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2005 SEQUOIA from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM34431U)
(e) 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 fourth
gear.
! Shift into the “3” position. The trans-
mission will downshift to third 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
121 km/h (75 mph)
Four−wheel drive models
“2WD” or “4HI” mode
121 km/h (75 mph)
“4LO” mode 47 km/h (29 mph)
! 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
80 km/h (49 mph)
Four−wheel drive models
“2WD” or “4HI” mode
80 km/h (49 mph)
“4LO” mode 31 km/h (19 mph)
! Push the “SHIFT L” switch. 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
35 km/h (21 mph)
Four−wheel drive models
“2WD” or “4HI” mode
35 km/h (21 mph)
“4LO” mode 13 km/h (8 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 205 in this
Section.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to skid or
spin.
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