2000 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 107

Manual transmission (k) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override lever. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" in Section 4. 3RZ- FE engine Upshifting gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 Downshifting gear 2 to 1 3 to 2 4 to 3 5 to 4 The shift pattern is as shown above. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving, because it will cause clutch trouble. And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade-use the parking brake. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds: 2000 4Runner (OM35762U) ∗: km/h 24 40 64 72 (mph) (15) (25)/58 (36)∗ (40)/72 (45)∗ (45)/85 (53)∗ km/h (mph) 24 (15) 40 (25) 64 (40) 72 (45) heavy acceleration Applicable under conditions. gear 2 or 2 3 or 3 4 or 4 5 or 5 5VZ- FE engine 1 2 3 4 to to to to to to to to 1 2 3 4 km/h (mph) 24 (15) 40 (25) 64 (40) 72 (45) Downshift to the appropriate gear if acceleration is needed when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds. 107