1996 Toyota Supra Owners Manual - Page 66

NOTICE zBe careful not to overrev 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 below for your reference: 2JZ-GE engine "2" 115 km/h (72 mph) "L" 63 km/h (39 mph) 2JZ-GTE engine "2" 130 km/h (81mph) "L" 70 km/h (44mph) zDo 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. (d) 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. (e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake. 3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. (g) Driving in manual mode In the manual mode, the transmission system stops automatic gear shifting. Use this mode when starting your vehicle on a snowy or slippery road, when driving up steep inclines, and down with engine braking. To set the manual mode, push the "MANU" button. In the manual mode, the "MANU" mode indicator light comes on and the transmission shifts up or down as follows. "D" position-The transmission is locked in third gear. When your vehicle speed drops down, the transmission will shift to second gear for smooth accelerating. "2" position-The transmission is locked in second gear. "L" position-The transmission is locked in first gear. ! CAUTION While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result. (f) Good driving practice If the transmission is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward. ! CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving. 60