Types of automatic transmission selectors for Toyota Sprinter Carib

* Column selector

Located on the steering column, it contains the following provisions:

*P (Park): Locks the transmission to prevent the vehicle from moving.
* R (Reverse): Reverse gear.
* N (Neutral): Disconnects the transmission from the engine.
* D (Drive): Basic driving mode, automatic gear shifting.
*2: Limits gear shifting to range 1-2.
* L (Low): Limits gear shifting to low range.

* Floor selector

Located on the center console, it contains the same positions as the column selector, as well as additional modes:

* OD (Overdrive): Overdrive gearing that improves fuel economy at high speeds.
*S (Sport): More aggressive shifting for improved performance.

* Rotary selector

Rotates in a circle to select different modes including:

* P, R, N, D: Same positions as other selectors.
*S: Sports mode.
* M: Manual mode, allowing the driver to change gears independently.

Features of automatic transmission selectors for Toyota Sprinter Carib

* Selector lever lock: The selector lever can only be moved out of the park position when the brake pedal is depressed.
* Overdrive (OD): To save fuel at high speeds, it is recommended to turn on OD.
*Sport Mode (S): Provides faster gear changes and holds gears at higher rpm for improved performance.
*Manual Mode (M): Allows the driver complete control over gear shifting, useful for overtaking, going down hills or driving on slippery roads.

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