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:
Detecting Vehicle Submersion (B2277)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is stored when a malfunction in the water submersion detection circuit
in the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is detected.
HINT:
When the cable is disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) battery terminal,
the power source mode returns to the state it w ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Text in Illustration
*a
Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Transmission Jack
Be sure to perform this procedure with several people as the rear differential
carrier assembly is very heavy.
Be sure to follow the procedure ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the
table. Check each sy ...
