Toyota Camry auto_transmission shifting <?>

Readership,

I'm a neebie to the Camry line ,
just aquired a well cared for '94' ,
need to know if the Over_drive button on the auto_trany shifter
can be engaged/dis_engaged while the vehicle is under 'way' ???

Or ,
"stop" , then engage/disengage.

Thanks for any replies ... flame.
:-)
Ed.

0_Qed wrote:
> Readership,
>
> I'm a neebie to the Camry line ,
> just aquired a well cared for '94' ,
> need to know if the Over_drive button on the auto_trany shifter
> can be engaged/dis_engaged while the vehicle is under 'way' ???
>
> Or ,
> "stop" , then engage/disengage.
>
> Thanks for any replies ... flame.
> :-)
> Ed.

The Owner's Manual explains the "Overdrive" button. The OD button prevents
OD from being engaged. It's a "blocker" selector. If you are already in
OD, pressing the button once will force a downshift to 3rd gear until you
press the button again.
--

- Philip

You can disengage it moving but I just leave it on for normal driving.
It will not even actuate till motor temp is 110 or 120f .

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> Readership,
>
> I'm a neebie to the Camry line ,
> just aquired a well cared for '94' ,
> need to know if the Over_drive button on the auto_trany shifter
> can be engaged/dis_engaged while the vehicle is under 'way' ???
>
> Or ,
> "stop" , then engage/disengage.
>
> Thanks for any replies ... flame.
> :-)
> Ed.

i have a '99 w/140k on it and i usually disengage it when i'm driving around
town up to speeds 40-45 mph. if i'm on a road that is posted 40mph and
higher i engage the O/D. i do the same w/ the '02 i picked up last month
and it drives real well and the rpm's don't get too high either. it can be
engaged/disengaged at any time, i've even used it for high speed engine
braking, like when you almost miss an exit ramp and need to slow quickly and
and don't want to just rely on your brakes to get ya there.

mike..........