Toyota 2015 Land Cruiser 200, Owner'S Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
LC200_OM_OM60L83U_(U)
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Shift ranges and their functions
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Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to
vehicle speed and driving conditions. But, the gear is limited
according to selected shift range.
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You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
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A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
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“S” mode
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When the shift range is “5” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
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To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes
too high.
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To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the “S” mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
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When driving with the cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
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While driving in “S” mode, downshifting to “5” or “4”. (
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P. 214, 218)
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When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in “D”
position. (
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P. 176)