Basic Driving Procedures
Follow the procedures described below
for safe and controlled operation of the
Toyota Tacoma:
Driving procedure
Driving
Automatic transmission
1. Keep the brake pedal firmly
depressed and shift the shift
lever to D.
2. Release the parking brake before starting to move.
If the parking brake i ...
Active head restraints (Access Cab and Double Cab models only)
When the occupant’s back presses against the seatback during a rear-end collision,
the head restraint moves slightly forward to help reduce the risk of whiplash on
the seat occupant.
■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to mov ...
Clutch start cancel switch
The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of difficult situations by cranking
the engine with the clutch engaged.
Never use the switch for normal engine starting. Be sure to follow the starting
procedure.
Press the CLUTCH START CANCEL switch to cancel the clutch start system when the
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Output Shaft