Toyota Highlander guide, Service Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
HIGHLANDER_U (OM0E017U)
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Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher
shift range.
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Message displays
Message illustrations used in this section are intended as examples, and may
differ from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
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S mode
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8-speed models: When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever
toward “+” sets the shift range to 8.
6-speed models: 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 automati-
cally selects a higher shift range before engine speed becomes too high.
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To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
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Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
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. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
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Deactivation of snow mode
Snow mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in snow
mode.
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Deactivation of power mode (if equipped)
Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power
mode.
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If both snow mode and power mode (if equipped) are selected
Snow mode will be selected and power mode will be suspended until snow
mode is canceled.
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When driving with dynamic radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in S mode and down-
shifting to 5 or 4 because cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control will
not be canceled. (
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Meter display Function
S2 - S8
(8-speed models)
A gear in the range between 1 and the selected
gear is automatically chosen depending on vehicle
speed and driving conditions
S2 - S6
(6-speed models)
S1 Setting the gear at 1