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:
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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Transfer Shift Motor Control Circuit Low (P17A9)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when a short to ground in the transfer shift motor and A.D.D.
shift motor drive circuit is detected.
DTC No.
Detection Item
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
P17A9
Transfer Shift Motor Contr ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
Engine Switch (Condition)
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