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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The engine 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
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
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![TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English) 8
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to \
shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provid](/manual-img/14/42952/w960_42952-9.png "TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English) 8
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to \
shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provid")