2003 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 144

03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0209) 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 cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on page 159 in this section. (c) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start the engine" on page 298 in Section 3. The transmission must be in "P" or "N". When the front drive control lever is in "L4" (low−speed position, four −wheel drive), the driving pattern selector setting has no effect on gear shift timing. (See "Four −wheel drive system" on page 147 in this section for information of the front drive control lever.) 2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to "D". When the lever is in the "D" position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine coolant temperature is low or when the front drive control lever is in "L4" (low−speed position, four −wheel drive), the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the overdrive on. (See "Four −wheel drive system" on page 147 in this section for information of the front drive control lever.) CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting. If the automatic locking operation linked to shift lever position is set, all doors are automatically locked when the shift lever is moved out of "P" position after the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and all the doors are closed. For details, see "-Automatic door locking and unlocking functions" on page 16 in Section 1−2. (b) Overdrive switch You can select either third gear (with overdrive off) or fourth gear (with overdrive on) by pushing this switch. To turn the overdrive off, push the switch. The "O/D OFF" indicator light should come on. To turn the overdrive on again, push the switch again. The "O/D OFF" indicator light should go off. Always drive your vehicle with the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine is turned off when the overdrive is off and restarted, the overdrive will be on automatically. 144 2003 SEQUOIA from. Sep. '02 Prod. (OM34420U)