Toyota 2003 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 130

NOTICE
z Be careful not to over–rev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
engine rpm from going into the red
zone. The approximate maximum al-
lowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
Two–wheel drive models except Pre
Runner
2RZ–FE engine
"2" . . . . . . . 122 km/h (75 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . 64 km/h (39 mph)
Four–wheel drive models
Front drive control lever in "H2" or
"H4"—
3RZ–FE engine
"2" . . . . . . . 113 km/h (70 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . 62 km/h (38 mph)
5VZ–FE engine
"2" . . . . . . . 119 km/h (73 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . 65 km/h (40 mph)
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'03 Tacoma U (L/O 0209)
Front drive control lever in "L4"—
3RZ–FE engine
"2" . . . . . . . . 44 km/h (27 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . 24 km/h (14 mph)
5VZ–FE engine
"2" . . . . . . . . 65 km/h (40 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . 25 km/h (16 mph)
Pre Runner models
3RZ–FE engine
Regular cab
"2" . . . . . 119 km/h (73 mph)
"L" . . . . . . 65 km/h (40 mph)
Xtra–cab and double cab
"2" . . . . . 113 km/h (70 mph)
"L" . . . . . . 62 km/h (38 mph)
5VZ–FE engine
"2" . . . . . . . 119 km/h (73 mph)
"L" . . . . . . . . 65 km/h (40 mph)
z Do not continue hill climbing for a
long time in the "2" or "L" posi-
tion. This may cause severe auto-
matic transmission damage
overheating. To prevent such dam-
age, use "D" position for hill climb-
ing or hard towing.
2003 MY TACOMA (OM35800U)
(f) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
your foot, shift the selector lever to the
"R" position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(g) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to
securely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the "P" posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into "P" position under any cir-
from
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.