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:
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyot ...
Outside rear view mirrors
Mirror angle can be adjusted.
Power-adjustable type
Select a mirror to adjust.
(L: left or R: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down, in or
out using the switch.
Manually adjustable type
Adjust the mirror up, down, in or out by pushing the mirror surface.
Folding back the mirrors
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on
or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessarily
indicate a malfunction in the system.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following ...