Automatic Transmission217 - Toyota Tacoma 2024 Manual

Automatic transmis-
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sion
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: if equipped
Select the shift position
depending on your pur-
pose and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift posi-
Objective or function
tion
P
cle/starting the engine
R
Neutral (Condition in
N which the power is not
D
S
*1
: Shifting to the D position allows
the system to select a gear suit-
able for the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to the D
position is recommended for nor-
mal driving.
*2
: Selecting shift ranges using S
mode restricts the upper limit of
the possible gear ranges, con-
trols engine braking force, and
prevents unnecessary upshifting.
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Driving on a downhill
On declines, there may be case
where the vehicle shifts down auto-
matically to obtain engine braking.
As a result of the downshifting, the
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Parking the vehi-
Reversing
transmitted)
*1
Normal driving
*2
S mode driving
(P.219)
4-2. Driving procedures
engine speed may increase.
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To protect the automatic trans-
mission
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If the tires spin continually when
the vehicle becomes stuck in mud,
dirt or snow, or if the accelerator
pedal is depressed and released
repeatedly while driving, the auto-
matic transmission temperature
may become too high and the
automatic transmission may be
damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic
transmission, the system may
temporarily lock the gear. If the
automatic transmission tempera-
ture falls, the gear locking is can-
celed and the automatic
transmission is returned to the
normal operation.
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If the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is high, "Transmis-
sion Oil Temp. High Stop in a Safe
Place and See Owner's Manual"
will be displayed on the multi-
information display. Immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place,
shift the shift lever to P and wait
until the warning message go off.
If the warning message go off, you
may start the vehicle again. If the
warning message do not go off,
contact your Toyota dealer.
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When driving with the dynamic
radar cruise control activated
Even when switching the driving
mode to sport mode with the intent
of enabling engine braking, engine
braking will not occur because
dynamic radar cruise control will not
be canceled. (P.402)
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While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 6, 5, 4, or 3 is possible
based on vehicle speed. (P.219)
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Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
P.193
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AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects
the suitable gear according to driver
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