Toyota Corolla (E170) 2014–2019 Owners Manual / Driving / Driving procedures / Automatic transmission / Shift position uses
Toyota Corolla (E170): Shift position uses

*: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driving.
■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
mph (km/h)

■When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to 3 because cruise control will not be canceled.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver performance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
Other materials:
Inspection procedure
1 Inspect park/neutral position switch assy
Disconnect the park/neutral position switch connector.
measure resistance according to the value(s) in the table
below when the shift lever is moved to each position.
Standard:
2 Check harness and connector(park/neutral position ...
Overhaul
1. Remove console panel upper
2. Remove console box carpet
3. Remove parking brake hole cover sub–assy
4. Remove console box sub–assy rear
5. Disconnect floor shift cable transmission control shift
Remove the cable end from the rod of the floor shift assembly.
Using a s ...
Definition of terms
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