2015 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

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When driving
■
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). ( P. 162)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 502
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance 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.

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Manual transmission
: If equipped
■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 before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.

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When driving
■
Maximum allowable speed
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
2WD models except PreRunner mph (km/h)
PreRunner mph (km/h)
Shift positionMaximum speed
6-speed models5-speed models
1 32 (52) 33 (53)
2 61 (99) 63 (101)
3 91 (146) 90 (146)
4 113 (182) 130 (209)
Shift positionMaximum speed
6-speed models5-speed models
1 30 (49) 30 (48)
2 58 (93) 57 (92)
3 85 (137) 82 (133)
4 106 (171) 118 (190)
5 127 (204) —

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4WD modelsmph (km/h)
■ Reverse warning buzzer (6-speed models only)
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Shift positionTransfer positionMaximum speed
6-speed models5-speed models
1 H2 and H4 30 (49) 30 (48)
L4 11 (19) 11 (18)
2 H2 and H4 58 (93)
57 (92)
L4 22 (36) 22 (36)
3 H2 and H4 85 (137) 82 (133)
L4 33 (53) 32 (51)
4 H2 and H4 106 (171) 118 (190)
L4 41 (66) 46 (74)
5 H2 and H4 127 (204)
—
L4 49 (79) —

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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
Lever type●Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
●Release the parking brake
Press the button
Turn the lever clockwise
Press it in completely
Pedal type Sets the parking brake
*.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
*: Fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
U.S.A. Canada
U.S.A. Canada

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When driving
■
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reach a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
■ Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 209)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 63)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.