2007 Toyota Tundra Owners Manual - Page 253

07 04.26 When the "S" mode indicator light does not come on even with the selector lever moved to the "S" position, there may be a problem somewhere in the system. Have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. In this case, you can drive in the same condition as in the "D" position. (d) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: 5.7 L V8 (3UR−FE) engine Four −wheel drive models -Front drive control switch knob at "4L" ...79 km/h (49 mph) When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission, engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. However, engine braking will be automatically enabled if the vehicle speed is higher than the set speed of the cruise control depending on the driving conditions. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on page 259 in this Section. 5.7 L V8 (3UR−FE) engine Four −wheel drive models -Front drive control switch knob at "4L" ...79 km/h (49 mph) When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission, engine braking will not be enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. However, engine braking will be automatically enabled if the vehicle speed is higher than the set speed of the cruise control depending on the driving conditions. D When driving in the "D" position- Shift the selector lever to the "S" position. When driving in the "6" range within the "S" position- Turn the "S" mode switch of the selector to the "−" side to select the "5" range. The transmission will downshift to fifth range when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and engine braking will be enabled. D Turn the "S" mode switch of the selec- D Turn the "S" mode switch of the selec- tor to the "−" side to select the "4" range. The transmission will downshift to fourth range when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled. tor to the "−" 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 more powerful engine braking than that of the "4" range position will be enabled. 2007 TUNDRA from Jul. '07 Prod. (OM34463U) 235