Toyota 4Runner 1997, Operation Manual

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Vehicles with cruise control-When the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by turning off
the overdrive switch, engine braking will
not be applied because the cruise control
is not cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see “Cruise control” in this chapter.
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
CAUTION
!
(c) Using “2” and “L” positions
The “2” and “L” positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, you
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in “D”.
With the selector lever in “2”, the vehicle
will start in the first gear and automatically
shift to the second gear.
With the selector lever in “L”, the trans-
mission is engaged in the first gear.
NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to
keep engine rpm from going into
the red zone. The approximate
maximum allowable speed for
each position is given below for
your reference:
Front drive control lever in “H2” or
“H4”
3RZ-FE engine
“2” 111 km/h (88 mph) . . . . . .
“L” 60 km/h (37 mph) . . . . .
5VZ-FE engine
“2” 118 km/h (73 mph) . . . . . .
“L” 64 km/h (40 mph) . . . . .
Front drive control lever in “L4”
3RZ-FE engine
“2” 43 km/h (26 mph) . . . . . .
“L” 23 km/h (14 mph) . . . . .
5VZ-FE engine
“2” 46 km/h (28 mph) . . . . . .
“L” 25 km/h (15 mph) . . . . .
Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the “2”
or “L” position. This may cause se-
vere automatic transmission dam-
age from overheating. To prevent
such damage, use “D” position for
hill climbing or hard towing.
(d) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
your foot, shift the selector lever to the
“R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the
vehicle is moving.
(e) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to se-
curely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the “P posi-
tion.