automatic transmission TOYOTA TACOMA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 34
Side doors ............................ 37
Access doors (Access Cab models only) ....................... 41
Tailgate ................................ 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models) .......... 52
Head restraints ..................... 56
Seat belts ............................. 61
Steering wheel ..................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 68
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 72
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 75
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 77 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 78
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 84
SRS airbags ......................... 86
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 100
Child restraint systems ....... 105
Installing child restraints ..... 109
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 130
Engine (ignition) switch....... 141
Automatic transmission ...... 144
Manual transmission........... 148
Turn signal lever ................. 151
Parking brake ..................... 152
Horn .................................... 154
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ............ 155
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 158
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2When driving

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 474
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 475
If you think something is wrong ................................ 482
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 483
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 484
If you have a flat tire............ 494
If the engine will not start .... 511
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 512
If you lose your keys ........... 513
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 514
If your vehicle overheats ..... 518
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 521
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 523 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 526
Fuel information.................. 547
Tire information .................. 550
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 561
Items to initialize ................. 562
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 564
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 565
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 567
Camper information ............ 578
Abbreviation list ........................ 586
Alphabetical index .................... 588
What to do if... .......................... 597
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Bench type front seat
Separated type front seats with an automatic transmission
Shift lever P. 144, 148Cup holders P. 351
Shift lever P. 144
Cup holders
P. 351
1: If equipped
Shift lock override button P. 512
Cup holders
P. 351
Shift lock override button2 P. 512
2: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Auxiliary box P. 354
Gauges and meters P. 155
Hood lock release lever P. 412
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 67
Bottle holders P. 353
Parking brake pedal P. 152
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 431
: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 130
Engine (ignition) switch .... 141
Automatic transmission .... 144
Manual transmission ........ 148
Turn signal lever .............. 151
Parking brake ................... 152
Horn ................................. 154
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ......... 155
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 158
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 162
Fog light switch ................ 165
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 166 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 172
Rear view monitor system ........................... 176
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 187
Active traction control system ........................... 191
AUTO LSD system........... 193
Rear differential lock system ........................... 195
Downhill Assist Control system ........................... 198
Clutch start cancel switch ............................. 200
Driving assist systems ..... 201
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) .................... 207
Cargo and luggage .......... 212
Vehicle load limits ............ 217
Winter driving tips ............ 219
Trailer towing ................... 223
Dinghy towing .................. 244

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine
P. 141
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 144)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 152)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. ( P. 148)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 152)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, 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 P or N. ( 
P. 1 4 4)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, 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. 148)

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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 152)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 144)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 152)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 148)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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Manual transmissionWith 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.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially 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
surface, 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
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●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 the low gears.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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When driving
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 533)
■ 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 opti-
mal performance of the emission system.
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle (vehicl es with an automatic transmission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
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
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty 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, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
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 st op the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll
backwards 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 steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back window is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the
vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or
a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
● 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 D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
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.
● 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. 523