Toyota Camry: Downshift restriction 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 or paddle shift switches are operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same man ...
Turn signal lever
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
1 Right turn
2 Left turn
3 Lane change to the right (push and hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals w ...
See also:
When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in D or S mode
and downshifting to 5 or 4 because cruise contr ...
2.5 L turbo models
Your vehicle is equipped with “summer tires” as original equipment, which are
inadequate for driving on slippery roads such as on snow-covered or icy roads. Compared
with winter and all-season ...
Limitations
The sensor used by City Safety™ is designed to detect cars and other larger motor
vehicles ahead of your vehicle in both daylight and darkness.
However, there are certain limitations and the lase ...
