2001 Toyota Tundra Owners Manual - Page 111

'01 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0008) Four-wheel drive models 5VZ-FE engine- Front control lever in "H2" or "H4" "2" ...110 km/h (68 mph) "L" ...60 km/h (37 mph) Front control lever in "L4" "2" ...40 km/h (25 mph) "L" ...20 km/h (12 mph) 2UZ-FE engine- "2WD" or "4HI" mode is selected "2" ...120 km/h (75 mph) "L" ...65 km/h (40 mph) "4LO" mode is selected "2" ...45 km/h (28 mph) "L" ...25 km/h (16 mph) z Do 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. (f) 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. (h) Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward. NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving. (g) 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 When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive. CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. 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. 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. 100 2001 TUNDRA (OM34416U)