2003 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 1236

'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0305) D Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and maximum engine braking will be enabled. Two-wheel drive models 59 km/h (36 mph) Four-wheel drive models Multi-mode control switch knob at "H4" 59 km/h (36 mph) Multi-mode control switch knob at "L4" 11 km/h (6 mph) When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to "3", engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on page 164 in this Section. (d) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used for strong engine braking as described previously. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in "D". With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to second gear. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in first gear. Four-wheel drive models Multi-mode control switch knob at "H2" or "H4" "2" ...123 km/h (76 mph) "L" ...67 km/h (41 mph) Multi-mode control switch knob at "L4" "2" ...48 km/h (29 mph) "L" ...26 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" or "3" position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing. 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 below for your reference: Two-wheel drive models "2" ...123 km/h (76 mph) "L" ...67 km/h (41 mph) CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. 136 2003 4RUNNER from Apr. '03 Prod. (OM35820U)