2005 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 175

05_SEQUOIA_U (L/O 0409) (e) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: 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 80 km/h (49 mph) Four −wheel drive models "2WD" or "4HI" mode 80 km/h (49 mph) "4LO" mode 31 km/h (19 mph) D Push the overdrive switch. The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to fourth gear. 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 205 in this Section. 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. Two−wheel drive models 121 km/h (75 mph) Four −wheel drive models "2WD" or "4HI" mode 121 km/h (75 mph) "4LO" mode 47 km/h (29 mph) CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to skid or spin. D Push the "SHIFT L" switch. 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 35 km/h (21 mph) Four −wheel drive models "2WD" or "4HI" mode 35 km/h (21 mph) "4LO" mode 13 km/h (8 mph) 175 2005 SEQUOIA from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM34431U)