2007 Toyota Sienna Owners Manual - Page 206

07 SIENNA_U (L/O 0612) (b) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start the engine" on page 418 in Section 3. The transmission must be in "P" or "N". 2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to "D". When the lever is in the "D" position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Always use the "D" position for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in the "D" position. (c) 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 215/65R16 tires ...94 km/h (58 mph) 225/60R17 tires ...96 km/h (60 mph) All−wheel drive models ...90 km/h (56 mph) D Shift into the "4" position. The transmission will downshift to fourth gear and engine braking will be enabled. 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 215/65R16 tires ...152 km/h (94 mph) 225/60R17 tires ...156 km/h (96 mph) All−wheel drive models ...146 km/h (91 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 215/65R16 tires ...40 km/h (25 mph) 225/60R17 tires ...41 km/h (25 mph) All−wheel drive models ...39 km/h (24 mph) CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting. 206 2007 SIENNA from Oct. '06 Prod. (OM45437U)