Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Driving information

Driving assist systems

To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and sh ...

Off-road precautions (4WD models and PreRunner)

This vehicle has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Off-roa ...

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measur ...

Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction (PRNDL Input) (P0705)
DESCRIPTION The park/neutral position switch detects the shift lever position and sends signals to the ECM. DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area P0705 One of the following conditions is met: (A) Any 2 or more of the followin ...

Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 1. DESCRIPTION (a) When troubleshooting OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) vehicles, an OBD II scan tool (complying with SAE J1978) must be connected to the DLC3 (Data Link Connector 3) of the vehicle. Various data in the vehicle ECM (Engine Control Module) can be then read. (b) ...