2007 Toyota Solara Owners Manual - Page 163

(d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Move the selector lever down to the D When driving in the "D" position- Shift the selector lever to "S" position. When driving in the "5" range within the "S" position- Move the selector lever down to the " −" side to select the "4" range. The transmission will downshift to fourth range and engine braking will be enabled. When the cruise control is being used, engine braking can not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. For decreasing the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on page 162 in this Section. " −" side to select the "3" range. The transmission will downshift to third range when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled. 2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine ...144 km/h (88 mph) 3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine ...129 km/h (80 mph) D Move the selector lever down to the " −" side to select the "1" range. The transmission will downshift to first range when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and maximum engine braking will be enabled. 2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine ...40 km/h (24 mph) 3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine ...39 km/h (24 mph) D Move the selector lever down to the " −" side to select the "2" range. The transmission will downshift to second range when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and more powerful engine braking than that of the "3" range position will be enabled. 2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine ...91 km/h (56 mph) 3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine ...83 km/h (51 mph) CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to skid or spin. (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. 149