2015 TOYOTA TACOMA transmission

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2-1. Driving procedures
Automatic transmission
: If equipped
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.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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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2-2. Gauges and meters
2
When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 141)*1,2Slip indicator
( P. 181, 183, 192)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 153)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 183, 192, 193)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 152)*1TRAC OFF indicator
(P. 192, 193)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 152)*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 188)
(if equipped)
Security indicator
( P. 77)*1,5RSCA OFF indicator
(P. 94)
(5-speed
automatic
transmission
vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 134)(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
( P. 181)
*1AUTO LSD indicator
(P. 183)
(4-speed
automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 134)(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator ( P. 177)
(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 177)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 162)*1
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 185)

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
■Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set
speed is obtained.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired
direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the
lever in the desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the
lever is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased con-
tinually until the lever is released.
■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission only) is
depressed.
Pushing the lever up
resumes the constant
speed control.
Resuming is available when
the vehicle speed is more than
approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h).

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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4. (vehicles with 5-speed automatic
transmission)
● The shift lever is in the D or range 3. (vehicles with 4-speed automatic
transmission)
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the ON-OFF button once to deactivate the system, and then press the
button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Rear view monitor system
: If equipped
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying guide
lines and an image of the view behind the vehicle while backing up,
for example while parking.
The screen illustrations used in th is text are intended as examples,
and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the
screen.
Vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio
(Multimedia system types: P. 243)
Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles with Entune Audio (Multimedia system types: P. 243)
The rear view image is dis-
played when the shift position
is in R and the engine switch
is in the “ON” position.
The rear view monitor system
will be deactivated when the
shift lever is in any position
other than R.
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Screen

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Shifting between H4 and L4■ Shifting from H4 to L4
Automatic transmission
Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal help down.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push and turn the front-wheel drive control switch fully clock-
wise.
If the four-wheel drive indicator flashes and the buzzer
sounds, try the above steps again.
Manual transmission Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 2 mph (3
km/h).
Depress and hold the clutch pedal.
Push and turn the front-wheel drive control switch fully clock-
wise.
If the four-wheel drive indicator flashes and the buzzer
sounds, try the above steps again.
■ Shifting from L4 to H4
Automatic transmission
Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal help down.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch counterclockwise.
If the four-wheel drive indicator flashes and the buzzer
sounds, try the above steps again.
Manual transmission Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 2 mph (3
km/h).
Depress and hold the clutch pedal.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch counterclockwise.
If the four-wheel drive indicator flashes and the buzzer
sounds, try the above steps again.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
■Shifting between H2 and H4
●Shifting from H2 to H4
Reduce the vehicle speed to less than 62 mph (100 km/h) and turn the
front-wheel drive control switch fully clockwise.
● Shifting from H4 to H2
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch fully counterclockwise.
This can be done at any speed. You need not depress the clutch pedal.
(manual transmission)
■ If the four-wheel drive indicator li ght or the 4LO indicator light blinks
● Shifting from H2 to H4
• If the four-wheel drive indicator continues to blink, drive straight ahead
while accelerating or decelerating.
• If the four-wheel drive indicator continues to blink and the buzzer sounds, stop the vehicle or reduce the vehicle speed to less than 62
mph (100 km/h). Operate the switch again.
● Shifting from H4 to H2
If the four-wheel drive indicator continues to blink, drive straight ahead
while accelerating or decelerating, or drive forward or backward in a short
distance.
● Shifting to H4 or L4
Automatic transmission
If the 4LO indicator continues to blink when you operate the front-wheel
drive control switch to the H4 or L4 position, drive forward or backward in a
short distance, then stop the vehicle completely, shift the shift lever
securely to N and operate the switch again. Manual transmission
If the 4LO indicator continues to blink when you operate the front-wheel
drive control switch to the H4 or L4 position, drive forward or backward in a
short distance, then stop the vehicle completely, depress the clutch pedal
and operate the switch again.
If the indicator light continues to blink even if doing so, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the four-wheel drive
system.