Toyota Tacoma 1996 Instruction Manual page 60

(c) 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
vehicle is moving.
(d) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to se-
curely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the "P" position.
CAUTION
!
While the vehicle is moving, never
attempt to move the selector lever
into "P" position under any circum-
stances. Serious mechanical dam-
age and loss of vehicle control may
result.
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(e) Good driving practice
S If the transmission is repeatedly up-
shifted and downshifted between third
gear and overdrive when climbing a
gentle slope, the overdrive switch
should be turned off. Be sure to turn
the switch on immediately afterward.
S When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.
CAUTION
!
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an
upgrade with the accelerator pedal.
It can cause the transmission to
overheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake.
(f) If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of "P" position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from
"P" position even though the brake pedal
is depressed, use the shift lock override
button. For instructions, see "If you can-
not shift automatic transmission selector
lever" in Part 4.