Toyota Tacoma 2000, Operating Manual

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’00 Tacoma(U)
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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of “P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in “ON” position and the selector
lever pulled toward you).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is displayed on the in-
strument cluster.
P: Parking, engine starting and
key removal
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Normal driving (with overdrive on)
2: Stronger engine braking
L: Maximum engine braking
Automatic transmission (electronically controlled
type—two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner)
Overdrive switch
Selector lever
Shift while holding the
lock release button in.
Shift normally.
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while pulling the selector
lever toward you. (The ignition
switch must be in “ON” position.)