TOYOTA TACOMA 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

2014-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately.
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Transmission protection function
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dir\
t or
snow, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed and released repeatedly while
driving, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and
the automatic transmission may be damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic transmission, the system may temporarily
lock the gear.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled
and the automatic transmission is returned to the normal operation.
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WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

2024-2. Driving procedures
Manual transmission∗
5-speed models
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
6-speed models
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
∗: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever

2034-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■Maximum allowable speed
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
mph (km/h)
■ Reverse warning buzzer (6-speed models only)
A buzzer will sound to inform the driver if the shift lever is shifted to the R
position.
Shift positionTransfer positionMaximum speed
5-speed models6-speed models
1“2WD” and “4H”29 (48)32 (52)
“4L”12 (20)12 (20)
2“2WD” and “4H”54 (87)64 (103)
“4L”22 (34)25 (39)
3“2WD” and “4H”88 (138)97 (157)
“4L”34 (55)37 (60)
4“2WD” and “4H”110 (176)107 (173)
“4L”49 (79)49 (80)
5“2WD” and “4H”—107 (173)
“4L”—58 (94)

2044-2. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3
times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Operating instructions
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2054-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
Parking brake
To set the parking brake, fully
pull the parking brake lever
while depressing the brake
pedal.
To release the parking brake,
slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.
■Parking the vehicle
→P. 157
■ Usage in winter time
→P. 274
U.S.A.
Canada
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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.

2064-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Ty p e AThe side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, daytime
running lights and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights)
turn on.
The headlights, daytime
running lights ( →P. 208)
and all the lights listed
above turn on and off auto-
matically.
(When the engine switch is
in the “ON” position [vehi-
cles without a smart key
system] or IGNITION ON
mode [vehicles with a
smart key system])
Off
The daytime running lights turn on. (→ P. 208)
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
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(U.S.A.)
(Canada)

2074-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Ty p e BThe side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, daytime
running lights and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights)
turn on.
The daytime running lights
turn on. ( →P. 208)
Off
Ty p e C
The side marker, parking,
tail, license plate, daytime
running lights and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above (except
daytime running lights)
turn on.
The daytime running lights
turn on. ( →P. 208)
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2084-3. Operating the lights and wipers
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the front turn signal/parking lights (bul b type) or the parking lights (LED type)
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released with the headlight switch in the “AUTO” (type A), “DRL” (type B)
or (type C) position. (Illuminate brighter than the front turn signal/
parking lights [bulb type] or the parking lights [LED type]). Daytime running
lights are not designed for use at night.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor (vehicles wi th an automatic light control sys-
tem)
Turning on the high beam headlights
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The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

2094-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
■Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in or : The lights turn off 30 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system) and a door is opened and all
of the doors are closed. (Vehicles with a wireless remote control function: The
lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed while all the doors are
locked.)
When the light switch is in : The lights turn off after the engine switch is
turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off
(vehicles with a smart key system) and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi-
cles without a smart key system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a
smart key system), or turn the light switch off, then turn it to or to .
If any of the doors is kept open and the engine switch is in the “LOCK” posi-
tion (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key
system), the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.
■ Light reminder function (vehicles with a multi-information display)
An alarm will sound and message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play when the driver 's door is opened with the lights are turned on and the
engine switch off.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 595)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

2104-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Fog light switch∗
(U.S.A.) or (Canada)
Turns the front fog lights
off
Turns the front fog lights
on
■Fog lights can be used when
The parking lights are on or the headlights are on in low beam.
∗: If equipped
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog.
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