1996 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 80

Automatic transmission (3-speed type) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of "P" position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in "ON" position and the lock release button depressed). (a) Normal Driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start the engine" in Part 3. The transmission must be in "P" or "N". 2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to "D". In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. (b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: S Shift into the "2" position when the vehicle speed is lower than the maximum allowable speed for second gear. The transmission will downshift to the second gear and more engine braking will be obtained. S Shift into the "L" position when the vehicle speed is lower than the maximum allowable speed for "L" position. The transmission will downshift to the first gear and maximum engine braking will be applied. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEEDS "2" ...112 km/h (70 mph) "L" ...62 km/h (38 mph) ! 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. ! CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. 74