2009 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 360

2-1. Driving procedures n Shift ranges and their functions Shift range 5 4 3 2 1 Function A gear between 1 and 5 is automatically selected according to vehicle speed and driving conditions. A gear between 1 and 4 is automatically selected according to vehicle speed and driving conditions. A gear between 1 and 3 is automatically selected according to vehicle speed and driving conditions. A gear between 1 and 2 is automatically selected according to vehicle speed and driving conditions. Setting the gear at 1. 2 When driving A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher shift range. n Downshifting restrictions (standard type) The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded. 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine mph (km/h) Downshifting 3 →2 2 →L 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine mph (km/h) Downshifting 3 →2 2 →L Maximum speed 57 (92) 27 (44) Maximum speed 64 (104) 32 (52) 113