Toyota Tacoma 1998 Operating Manual page 78

NOTICE
z To prevent engine overrevving, do
not downshift if you are going fast-
er than the above speed in each
position.
z Be careful not to overrev 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:
"2" . . . 124 km/h (77 mph)
"L" . . . 72 km/h (45 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.
(d) 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.
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NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(e) 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
While the vehicle is moving, never
attempt to move the selector lever
from into "P" position under any circum-
stances. Serious mechanical damage
and loss of vehicle control may re-
sult.
'98 Tacoma (U)
(f) Good driving practice
"
If the transmission is repeatedly up-
shifted and downshifted between third
gear and overdrive when climbing a
gentle slope, the overdrive
should be turned off. Be sure to turn
the switch on immediately afterward.
"
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 up-
grade with the accelerator pedal. It
can cause the transmission to over-
heat. Always use the brake pedal or
parking brake.
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