2009 Toyota Sequoia Owners Manual - Page 13

FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission OVERVIEW Park* Reverse Neutral Drive "S" mode "S" "D" * The engine switch must be "ON" and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. "S" (Sequential) mode Shift the shift lever to "S" position from "D" position. Floor shift type: +: Upshift (push and release) -: Downshift (pull and release) Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever in the "D" position. FEATURES/OPERATIONS "TOW/HAUL" switch (if equipped) SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES System ON/OFF Tow/Haul mode can be used when carrying heavy loads. As fuel economy is reduced while in Tow/Haul mode, deactivating when driving without a load is recommended. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more details on this system before attempting to use it. 11