2004 Toyota Sienna Navigation Manual - Page 363

04 SIENNA_U (L/O 0408) CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. (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: (e) 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. NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving. Vehicles with rear view monitor system- When the selector lever is shifted into "R" position with the ignition switch in the "ON" position, rear view monitor system will activate. For instructions, see "Rear view monitor system" on page 337 in Section 1- 9. (f) 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. Two- wheel drive models "3" ...90 km/h (56 mph) "2" ...58 km/h (36 mph) "L" ...32 km/h (20 mph) All- wheel drive models "3" ...87 km/h (54 mph) "2" ...56 km/h (35 mph) "L" ...30 km/h (19 mph) z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the "3", "2" or "L" position. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. To prevent such damage, "4" position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing. 181 2004 SIENNA from Aug. '04 Prod. (OM45422U)