2005 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 153

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) 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 165 in this Section. (c) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start the engine" on page 318 in Section 3. The transmission must be in "P" or "N". 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, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even with the overdrive on. 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. (d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Push the overdrive switch. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to fourth gear. (b) Overdrive switch You can select either fourth gear (with overdrive off) or fifth 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. D Shift into the "3" position. The transmission will downshift to third gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 129 km/h (80 mph), and stronger engine braking will be enabled. D Shift into the "2" position. The transmission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 83 km/h (51 mph), and stronger engine braking will be enabled. 153 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)