Toyota 2016 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 161

NOTICE
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When driving the vehicle
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Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
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Vehicles with an automatic transmission
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Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
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Vehicles with a manual transmission
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Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,
do not release the clutch abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch, trans-
mission and gears.
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Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
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Do not use any gear other than the first gear when starting off and moving
forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
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Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
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Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so
may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
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When parking the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
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Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
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Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
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When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
4-1. Before driving
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