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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Vo l u m e control buttons (for audio)
“ ” switch (for audio)
“MODE” button (for audio)
Front fog light switch
1
Rear differential lock switch1
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
Wiper and washer controls
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector
1
Audio system
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer
indicator
1
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator1
or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator1
Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch1
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Emergency flasher switch
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
Parking brake lever (stick type)
2
Cruise control1
Ignition switch
Roll sensing curtain shield airbags OFF switch
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button
1or clutch
start cancel switch1
“VSC OFF” switch1
Power rear view mirror control switches1
1
If equipped2Manual Transmission only.
Automatic Transmissions are equipped with a
parking brake pedal.
Instrument panel
>>
Steering wheel
controls (if equipped)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
1The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
5-speed models
4-speed models
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Shift when speed is below 62 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Shift into neutral while stopped, or depress
clutch pedal at speeds below 2 mph.
For best fuel economy and performance under
normal driving conditions, keep in “H2” position.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length,
then return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Tacoma is available with optional 5-speed or
6-speed Manual Transmission. For safety, the engine
will not start unless the clutch pedal is FULLY
depressed.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Manual Transmission (if equipped)
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Push and
turn
Length
Angle
Lock release
lever
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