TOYOTA TACOMA 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.

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■Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
■ Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start (vehic les with engine immobilizer system)
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 77)
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Shift the shift lever to P (auto-
matic transmission) or N (man-
ual transmission). ( P. 134
138)
Push in the key and turn to the
LOCK position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly in either direc-
tion.

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CAUTION
■
Caution while driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the ACC or ON position for long periods if
the engine is not running.
■ When starting the engine
●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the
starter and wiring systems.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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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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When driving
4-speed models
While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
■ Shift position uses
*: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D
for normal driving.
Shift positionFunction
5-speed models4-speed models
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
4Position for engine brak- ing—
3Position for more powerful engine brakingPosition for engine brak- ing
2Position for more powerful engine braking
LPosition for maximum engine braking

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■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models mph (km/h)
4WD models mph (km/h)
DownshiftingMaximum speed
5-speed models4-speed models
4  3 81 (130) —
3  2 56 (90) 71 (115)
2  L 22 (35) 34 (55)
DownshiftingTransfer position
Maximum speed
5-speed
models4-speed models
4  3 H2 and H4 81 (130) —
L4 31 (50) —
3  2 H2 and H4 56 (90) 71 (115)
L4 22 (35) 22 (35)
2  L H2 and H4 22 (35) 34 (55)
L4 9 (15) 6 (10)

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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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■
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) —