2006 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 164

'06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on page 169 or "Dynamic laser cruise control" on page 172 in this Section. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to skid or spin. (e) 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. (f) 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. D Move the selector lever down to the "- " side to select the "3" range. The transmission will downshift to third range when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 147 km/h (91 mph), and stronger engine braking will be enabled. 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. D Move the selector lever down to the "- " side to select the "2" range. The transmission will downshift to second range when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 91 km/h (56 mph), and more powerful engine braking than that of the "3" range position will be enabled. NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving. D Move the selector lever down to the "- " side to select the "1" range. The transmission will downshift to first range when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 39 km/h (24 mph), and maximum engine braking will be enabled. 164