2008 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 157

2-1. Driving procedures Changing shift ranges in "S" mode Shift the shift lever to the "S" mode driving position and operate the shift lever. Upshifting Downshifting 2 When driving The initial shift range in "S" mode is automatically set to "5" or "4" according to the vehicle's speed. (→P. 132) n Shift ranges and their functions l You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force. l A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also increase. 131