2000 TOYOTA TACOMA instrument cluster

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After starting your engine, always turn the
overdrive switch on.
Automatic Transmission Overdrive Switch (conventional type only)
For details, see Automatic transmission" on
page 85 and How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too" on page 181.
Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three−speed or
four−speed transmission
ON" position
(Shifting into overdrive
possible)
OFF" position
(Shifting into overdrive
not possible)
O/D OFF" indicator light
Shows the overdrive
switch is in OFF" position. Always turn the overdrive switch on for better
fuel economy and quieter driving. Even during ordinary driving, keep the over-
drive switch turned on. (At this time, the O/D
OFF" indicatior light on the instrument cluster
will be off.)

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview2
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Instrument cluster overview 4
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 6
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Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster
2. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift)
3. Center vents
4. Personal lights or interior light
5. Side vents
6. Glove box
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever
(floor shift)
10. Cup holder
11. Front drive control lever
12. Tilt steering lock release lever
13. Hood lock release lever
14. Window lock switch
15. Power rear view mirror control switch

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter reset knob
7. Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster overview

With tachometer

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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of P" position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in ON" position and the lock re-
lease button depressed).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, engine starting and
key removal
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving (with overdrive on)
2: Stronger engine braking
L: Maximum engine braking
Automatic transmission (electronically controlled
typefour−wheel drive models and Pre Runner)
Overdrive
switch Selector lever
Lock release button
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while holding the lock
release button in. (The ignition
switch must be in ON" position.) Shift while holding the
lock release button in.
Shift normally.
To prevent misshifting

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CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING
If the CRUISE" indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes when using the
cruise control, press the CRUISE
ON·OFF" button to turn the system off and
then press it again to turn it on.
If any of the following conditions then oc-
curs, there is some trouble in the cruise
control system.
The indicator light does not come on.
The indicator light flashes again.
The indicator light goes out after it
comes on.
If this is the case, contact your Toyota
dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
To crank the engine without depressing
the clutch pedal, push the switch with
the ignition on.
The switch stays on as long as the igni-
tion is on. And it will automatically turn off
when the ignition is off. An indicator light
will illuminate to indicate the system is
operating.
This switch cancels the clutch start sys-
tem, which is designed to keep the starter
motor from operating if the clutch pedal is
not depressed all the way down.
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 instructed in How to start the
engine" in Section 3.
Clutch start cancel switch
(four−wheel drive models
with manual transmission)