Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual: Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■ Shifting the shift lever
5-speed models
While the engine switch is on, depress
the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
4-speed models
While the engine switch is on, depress
the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models
4WD models
■When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 4 (5-speed models) or 3 (4-speed models).
■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.
The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerator pedal.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
Engine (ignition) switch
■ Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The key can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.)
ACC
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Manual transmission
■ Shifting the shift lever
6-speed models
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and then release
it slowly.
5-speed models
Fully depress the clutch pedal b ...
Other materials:
Vehicle data recordings
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except manual transmission)
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and opt ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE COVER
2. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
5. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
(a) Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip to ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches,
sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive
inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals ...