2017 TOYOTA TACOMA automatic transmission

1133-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.
The following functions can be set or canceled:
Rear door child-protector lo ck (Double Cab models only)
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Automatic door locking and unloc king systems (vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door locking
functionShifting the shift lever out of P locks
all the doors.
Shift position linked door unlocking
functionShifting the shift lever to P unlocks
all the doors.
Speed linked door locking function
All the doors are locked when the
vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph
(20 km/h) or higher.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function
Vehicles without a smart key system
All
the doors are unlocked when the
driver’s door is opened within 10 sec-
onds after turning the engine switch to
the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
All the doors are unlocked when the
driver’s door is opened within
10 seconds after turning the engine
switch off.

1333-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
WARNING
■When raising the bottom cush ion or fold the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Access Cab models
● Do not allow anyone to raise the bottom cushion while driving.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on the auxiliary box
Double Cab models
● Do not allow anyone to fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on the folded seatbacks while driving.
■ When returning the seats to their original position
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
Access Cab models
● Make sure the bottom cushions are securely locked.
Double Cab models
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat.
● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you raise the bottom
cushion or fold down the rear seatbacks.

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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 156
Cargo and luggage ........... 165
Vehicle load limits ............. 169
Trailer towing..................... 170
Dinghy towing ................... 188
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 189
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 192
Automatic transmission ..... 197
Manual transmission ......... 202
Turn signal lever................ 204
Parking brake .................... 205
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 206
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 211
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 214 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 218
Intuitive parking assist....... 223
Rear view monitor system ............................ 229
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 239
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................... 241
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 244
Four-wheel drive system ... 247
AUTO LSD system............ 251
Rear differential lock system ............................ 253
Active traction control system ............................ 256
Multi-terrain Select ............ 258
Crawl Control .................... 262
Clutch start cancel switch .............................. 266
Driving assist systems ...... 267
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 273
Off-road precautions ......... 277

1564-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
→P. 189, 192
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( →P. 197)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 205)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
( → P. 202)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 205)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( →P. 197)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to N. (→P. 202)
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
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1574-1. Before driving
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Driving
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (→P. 205), and shift the shift lever to P
( → P. 197).
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system : Press the engine switch to stop
the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 205)
Shift the shift lever to N. (→ P. 202)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOC K” position to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Automatic transmission
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually
releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1584-1. Before driving
■When starting off on an up hill (vehicles with the hill-start assist control
system)
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( →P. 268)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving (vehicl es with an automatic transmission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while power mode is selected
■ Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
● Vehicles without a multi-information display: A warning light comes on while
the system is operating. ( →P. 517)
● Vehicles with a multi-information display: A warning message is displayed
on the multi-information display while the system is operating. If a warning
message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and
follow the instructions. ( →P. 526)
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 581)

1594-1. Before driving
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Driving
■When turning off the engine
The emission system operating sounds may continue for a short time after
the engine is turned off. This is not a malfunction, and helps to ensure optimal
performance of the emission system.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and ac\
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erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 505
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( →P. 197, 202)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

1604-1. Before driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has h\
igh-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.
■ When shifting the shift lever
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll
backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while
the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steerin\
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performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not shift the shift lever to P
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever to \
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gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the
vehicle that may cause an accident.