1996 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 66

(c) Backing up 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the "R" position. NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving. (d) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake. 3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. If the four-wheel drive control is in the "N" position while the selector lever is in the "P" position, the transmission will disengage and the wheels will not lock. (e) Good driving practice S If the transmission is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward. S When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive. ! CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. (f) Driving in "PWR" (Power) mode In the "PWR" mode, the transmission is shifted up and down at a higher vehicle speed than in the Normal mode and a more powerful acceleration is achieved. To set the "PWR" mode, push in the driving pattern selector button. The "PWR" mode indicator light comes on. ! CAUTION While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result. For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends using the Normal mode to improve fuel economy. (g) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" in Part 4. (h) If the "O/D OFF" indicator light flashes Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There may be trouble in the transmission system. (i) Driving in "2nd STRT" (second start) mode In the "2nd STRT" (Second start) mode, the transmission system shifts up from second gear. Use this mode when starting your vehicle in sand, mud, ice or snow. To set the "2nd STRT" mode, push the "2nd" button. In the "2nd STRT" mode, the "2nd STRT" indicator light comes on. The "PWR" mode is automatically cancelled when you push the "2nd" button. 60