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.