2003 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 129

'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0208) D Shift into the "2" position. The transmission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled. Two-wheel drive models 90 km/h (56 mph) Four-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive control switch knob at "H4" 90 km/h (56 mph) Four-wheel drive control switch knob at "L4" 35 km/h (22 mph) 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 47 km/h (29 mph) Four-wheel drive models Four-wheel drive control switch knob at "H4" 47 km/h (29 mph) Four-wheel drive control switch knob at "L4" 18 km/h (11 mph) When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift from "D" to "4", 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 153 in this section. (d) Using "3", "2" and "L" positions The "3", "2" and "L" positions are used for strong engine braking as described previously. With the selector lever in "3", "2" or "L", you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in "D". With the selector lever in "3" or "2", the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to third gear or second gear. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in first gear. 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: CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. Two-wheel drive models "3" ...136 km/h (84 mph) "2" ...93 km/h (57 mph) "L" ...54 km/h (33 mph) 2003 4RUNNER from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM35795U) 129