Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) 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:
Registration
REGISTRATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Register a new recognition code when replacing the door control transmitter
module set sub-assembly or the door control receiver.
Add mode is used to retain the already registered codes while registering
a new recognition code. This m ...
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR CUSHION
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the opposite side.
(a) Disengage the claw to remove the console compartment door cushion.
2. REMOVE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
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Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT COUNTER GEAR
(a) Using a dial indicator and 2 V-blocks, measure the counter gear runout.
Maximum runout:
0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)
If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the counter gear.
HINT:
Measure the 3 areas shown in the illust ...
