2007 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 193

06 06.02 (f) Using the "3", "2" and "L", positions The "3", "2" and "L" positions are used for strong engine braking as described previously. With the selector lever in "3", "2" or "SHIFT L" switch depressed, the vehicle can start just as if the lever was in "D". With the selector lever in "3" or "2", the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to second gear. With the "SHIFT L" switch depressed, the transmission is engaged in first gear. 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: (g) 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. (h) 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. Two−wheel drive models "3" ...135 km/h (84 mph) "2" ...90 km/h (56 mph) "L" ...50 km/h (31 mph) Four−wheel drive models "2WD" or "4HI" mode "3" ...135 km/h (84 mph) "2" ...90 km/h (56 mph) "L" ...50 km/h (31 mph) "4LO" mode "3" ...50 km/h (31 mph) "2" ...35 km/h (21 mph) "L" ...20 km/h (12 mph) z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the "3", "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. 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. 178 2007 SEQUOIA from Sep. '06 Prod. (OM34457U)