Toyota Camry: Changing shift ranges in S mode - Automatic transmission (vehicles without paddle shift switches) - Driving procedures - When driving - Toyota Camry Owners ManualToyota Camry: Changing shift ranges in S mode

When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be operated as follows:

Type A

1 Upshifting

1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting

Type B

1 Upshifting

1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting

The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “5” or “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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