Toyota 4Runner 1997, Operation Manual

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While the vehicle is moving, never
attempt to move the selector lever
into “P” position under any
circumstances. Serious mechanical
damage and loss of vehicle control
may result.
CAUTION
!
(f) Good driving practice
If the transmission is repeatedly up-
shifted and downshifted between third
gear and overdrive when climbing a
gentle slope, the overdrive switch
should be turned off. Be sure to turn
the switch on immediately afterward.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an
upgrade with the accelerator pedal.
It can cause the transmission to
overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake.
(g) Rocking your vehicle in stuck
If you rock your vehicle to make it
out when it becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., first check that
there are no objects or people
around the vehicle. During
operation, the vehicle may
suddenly move forward or
backward as it becomes unstuck,
causing injury or damage to nearby
people or objects.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
following precautions to prevent
damage to the transmission and
other parts.
Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while shifting the selector
lever or before the transmission is
completely shifted to forward or
reverse gear.
Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as tow-
ing.
(h) Driving in “POWER” mode
In the “POWER” mode, the transmission
is shifted up and down at a higher vehicle
speed than in the “NORMAL” mode and a
more powerful acceleration is achieved.
To set the “POWER” mode, push in the
driving pattern selector button. The
“POWER”
mode indicator light comes on.
For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends
using the “NORMAL” mode to improve
fuel economy.