2005 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 129

'05Camry_U (L/O 0409) D Shift into the "3" position. The transmission will downshift to third gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled. 2AZ−FE engine ...137 km/h (85 mph) 1MZ−FE engine ...136 km/h (85 mph) 3MZ−FE engine ...127 km/h (79 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. 2AZ−FE engine ...45 km/h (28 mph) 1MZ−FE engine ...38 km/h (24 mph) 3MZ−FE engine ...38 km/h (24 mph) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch, 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 138 in this Section. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to skid or spin. (e) 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. 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. 2AZ−FE engine ...87 km/h (54 mph) 1MZ−FE engine ...88 km/h (55 mph) 3MZ−FE engine ...82 km/h (51 mph) 129 2005 CAMRY from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM33684U)