2003 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 552

03_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0301) NOTICE z Be careful not to over −rev the engine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is given above for your reference: Two−wheel drive models "2" ...110 km/h (68 mph) "L" ...60 km/h (38 mph) Four −wheel drive models Front drive control lever in "H" (2WD) or "H" (4WD) "2" ...110 km/h (68 mph) "L" ...60 km/h (38 mph) Front drive control lever in "L4" "2" ...45 km/h (28 mph) "L" ...25 km/h (16 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 damage from overheating. To prevent such damage, "D" position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing. (f) 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. (g) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal to apply the parking brake securely. 3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. If the automatic unlocking operation linked to shift lever position is set, all doors are automatically unlocked when the selector lever is moved to "P" position after the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position. For details, see "-Automatic door locking and unlocking functions" on page 16 in Section 1−2. (h) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward. D 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. CAUTION Never attempt to move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances while the vehicle is moving. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result. 146 2003 SEQUOIA from Jan. '03 Prod. (OM34422U)