[Shubhendra]

Originally Posted by Ice

Thank you! So if I read your message correctly, upshifting/down-shifting is better avoided?

Nope, you can upshift/downshift as per your need. What headers wanted to convey is 1st gear in 4L is too low hence we many times start from 2nd gear onwards. 1st gear in fortuner is mostly for very slow maneuvering.