Toyota 4Runner 2020, Owner'S Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
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Drivin
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4RUNNER (U)
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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
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: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible
gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be oper-
ated as follows:
Upshifting
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “4” according to
vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to “3” if AI-
SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position.
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Shift ranges and their functions
You can choose from 5 levels of engine braking force.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
Shift position purpose
Shift position Objective or function
P Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
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S S mode driving
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Changing shift ranges in S mode
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