2003 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 118

'03 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0208) (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. (i) Driving in snow mode In the snow mode, the transmission system shifts up from second gear. Use this mode when starting your vehicle in ice or snow. To set the driving pattern to the snow mode, push the switch. In the "ECT SNOW" indicator on the instrument cluster is on. To cancel the snow mode, push the switch again. If the engine is turned off with the snow mode is on, the snow mode is cancelled when the engine is restarted. NOTICE Always use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Do not attempt to hold the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as this can cause the transmission to overheat. 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. 118 2003 HIGHLANDER from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM48441U)