Toyota 2013 Tacoma, Owner'S Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
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When braking the vehicle
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Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
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The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
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 driving torque.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
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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 gears other than the first gear when starting off and mov-
ing 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.
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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When parking the vehicle
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, always put the shift lever in P.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.