Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual: 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 measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC
or ON position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting procedure
(→P. 141) or releasing the steering lock (→P. 142), confirm the following points.
■ The engine wi ...
If you lose your keys
New genuine Toyota keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key
and the key number stamped on your key number plate. ...
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Compass (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which
the vehicle is heading.
■ Operation
Type A
To turn the compass on or off, press the button.
Type B
■ Displays and directions
Calibrating the compass
The direction display deviates from the true ...
Rear differential lock system
The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when wheel spinning
occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or rugged surface.
The rear differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear wheels
is spinning.
Press the RR DIFF LOCK switch to lock the rear differential.
At thi ...
Listening to an iPod
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
Select “iPod” on the “Select Audio Source” screen.
When the iPod connected to the system includes iPod video, the system can only
output the sound by selecting the browse screen.
Connecting an iPod
Audio control screen
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