Driving The Vehicle - Toyota 2016 Tacoma Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
P. 187, 190
Driving
 Automatic transmission
1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 195)
2
Release the parking brake. (P. 202)
3
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
 Manual transmission
1
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
(P. 199)
2
Release the parking brake. (P. 202)
3
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
 Automatic transmission
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2
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. 195)
 Manual transmission
1
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
2
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to N. (P. 199)
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