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Center vents 4. Glove box 5. Tire pressure switch 8. Auxiliary box 9. Hood lock release lever warning system reset LS11001b 10. Instrument cluster 3. Side vents 2. Cup holders 7. Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) 2 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 6. 06 04.25 Instrument panel overview "Bench seat 1.
Center vents 4. Glove box 5. Tire pressure switch 8. Auxiliary box 9. Hood lock release lever warning system reset LS11001b 10. Instrument cluster 3. Side vents 2. Cup holders 7. Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) 2 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 6. 06 04.25 Instrument panel overview "Bench seat 1.
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Rear console box 11. Tire pressure switch warning system reset LS11003b 15. Window lock switch 4 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 06 04.25 "Separate seats with manual transmission 1. Side vents 2. Auxiliary boxes 7. Glove box 10. Bottle holders 12. Garage door opener box or accessory meter 5. Personal lights 6. Cup holders 13. Manual transmission gear shift lever 14. Power door lock switches 8. Center vents 4. Power window switches 9. Instrument cluster 3. Hood lock release lever 16.
Rear console box 11. Tire pressure switch warning system reset LS11003b 15. Window lock switch 4 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 06 04.25 "Separate seats with manual transmission 1. Side vents 2. Auxiliary boxes 7. Glove box 10. Bottle holders 12. Garage door opener box or accessory meter 5. Personal lights 6. Cup holders 13. Manual transmission gear shift lever 14. Power door lock switches 8. Center vents 4. Power window switches 9. Instrument cluster 3. Hood lock release lever 16.
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... down to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be in Section 3. The transmission will downshift to third gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled. With your foot...effect on page 175 in "How to fourth gear and engine braking will be enabled. wheel drive system" on gear shift timing. (See "Four- Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. PreRunner ...133 km/h (83 mph) 166 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 06 ...
... down to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be in Section 3. The transmission will downshift to third gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled. With your foot...effect on page 175 in "How to fourth gear and engine braking will be enabled. wheel drive system" on gear shift timing. (See "Four- Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for better fuel economy and quieter driving. PreRunner ...133 km/h (83 mph) 166 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 06 ...
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...(59 mph) "L" ...55 km/h (34 mph) Four- wheel drive models Front drive control switch knob at "L4"- With the selector lever in first gear and automatically shift to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on a slippery surface. wheel drive models Front drive control switch knob at "H2"... with the lever in this Section. "3" ...54 km/h (33 mph) "2" ...37 km/h (23 mph) "L" ...21 km/h (13 mph) 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 167 06 04.25 D Shift into the red zone. For ways to third gear or second gear. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to over-
...(59 mph) "L" ...55 km/h (34 mph) Four- wheel drive models Front drive control switch knob at "L4"- With the selector lever in first gear and automatically shift to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" on a slippery surface. wheel drive models Front drive control switch knob at "H2"... with the lever in this Section. "3" ...54 km/h (33 mph) "2" ...37 km/h (23 mph) "L" ...21 km/h (13 mph) 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 167 06 04.25 D Shift into the red zone. For ways to third gear or second gear. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to over-
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...down , fully depress the parking brake pedal to a complete stop . 2. Always use "D" position. With the brake pedal held down between fourth gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. NOTICE Never shift into "P" position under any circumstances while ...as this can cause the transmission to the "D" position immediately afterward. Be sure to shift the selector lever to overheat. 168 2006 TACOMA from creeping. This may result. Do not attempt to hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with your foot on an ...
...down , fully depress the parking brake pedal to a complete stop . 2. Always use "D" position. With the brake pedal held down between fourth gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. NOTICE Never shift into "P" position under any circumstances while ...as this can cause the transmission to the "D" position immediately afterward. Be sure to shift the selector lever to overheat. 168 2006 TACOMA from creeping. This may result. Do not attempt to hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with your foot on an ...
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... is being used for running conditions such as described previously. "2" ...120 km/h (74 mph) "L" ...65 km/h (40 mph) 2006 TACOMA from "D" to second gear. With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will not be in "D". With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is low, the.... 3. D Shift into the "3" position. If the engine coolant temperature is engaged in this Section. The transmission will select the most suitable gear for strong engine braking as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift from Jan...
... is being used for running conditions such as described previously. "2" ...120 km/h (74 mph) "L" ...65 km/h (40 mph) 2006 TACOMA from "D" to second gear. With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will not be in "D". With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is low, the.... 3. D Shift into the "3" position. If the engine coolant temperature is engaged in this Section. The transmission will select the most suitable gear for strong engine braking as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you downshift from Jan...
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... not attempt to a complete stop . 2. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from overheating. With the brake pedal pressed down between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. 172...
... not attempt to a complete stop . 2. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever from overheating. With the brake pedal pressed down between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. 172...
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... the pedal while driving, because it slowly. speed Downshift to the appropriate gear if acceleration is needed when you shift the gear into "R" (reverse). Do not use the clutch to 1 2 3 4 5 5- speed models 1 2 3 4 to to to to gear 2 or 2 3 or 3 4 or 4 5 or 5 gear 2 or 2 3 or 3 4 or 4 5 or 5 6... (15) (25) (40) (45) (50) LS17004 6- In case of driving your foot on an uphill grade-use the parking brake. speed 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 173 06 04.25 Manual transmission The shift pattern is easy. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle...
... the pedal while driving, because it slowly. speed Downshift to the appropriate gear if acceleration is needed when you shift the gear into "R" (reverse). Do not use the clutch to 1 2 3 4 5 5- speed models 1 2 3 4 to to to to gear 2 or 2 3 or 3 4 or 4 5 or 5 gear 2 or 2 3 or 3 4 or 4 5 or 5 6... (15) (25) (40) (45) (50) LS17004 6- In case of driving your foot on an uphill grade-use the parking brake. speed 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 173 06 04.25 Manual transmission The shift pattern is easy. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle...
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... to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use any gears other than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. 174 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) speed models) or sixth gear (6- 06 04.25 Maximum allowable speeds To get on a slippery surface. speed models gear 1 2 3 4 6- NOTICE Do not downshift if you observe the...
... to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use any gears other than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. 174 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) speed models) or sixth gear (6- 06 04.25 Maximum allowable speeds To get on a slippery surface. speed models gear 1 2 3 4 6- NOTICE Do not downshift if you observe the...
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... its effectiveness and the emission control system to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 269 Use of ASTM D4814 in a high gear. 06 04.25 Break- You are also risking expensive damage to the future economy and long life of ...use leaded gasoline. D Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. D Do not drive for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. NOTICE Do not use should meet specifications of leaded gasoline will fit it, but the larger standard nozzle on pumps...
... its effectiveness and the emission control system to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 269 Use of ASTM D4814 in a high gear. 06 04.25 Break- You are also risking expensive damage to the future economy and long life of ...use leaded gasoline. D Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. D Do not drive for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. NOTICE Do not use should meet specifications of leaded gasoline will fit it, but the larger standard nozzle on pumps...
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... thumbs on the underbody. A bad bump could occur. D Always check your vehicle's suspension and chassis. 2006 TACOMA from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil's lubricating qualities. road. NOTICE z If driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc...
... thumbs on the underbody. A bad bump could occur. D Always check your vehicle's suspension and chassis. 2006 TACOMA from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil's lubricating qualities. road. NOTICE z If driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc...
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...avoid the necessity of sudden braking. The trailer could hit your vehicle in jackknifing and loss of control. D Backing with your vehicle. 2006 TACOMA from traffic until you learn the feel. This is difficult and requires practice. D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and ... jerky starts or sudden acceleration. PRE- Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to the scheduled maintenance information in first gear. 06 04.25 MAINTENANCE TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently than the vehicle wheels to the inside...
...avoid the necessity of sudden braking. The trailer could hit your vehicle in jackknifing and loss of control. D Backing with your vehicle. 2006 TACOMA from traffic until you learn the feel. This is difficult and requires practice. D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and ... jerky starts or sudden acceleration. PRE- Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to the scheduled maintenance information in first gear. 06 04.25 MAINTENANCE TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently than the vehicle wheels to the inside...
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...vehicle and trailer to prepare yourself for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may overheat on page 320 in use fifth gear (5- When restarting out after performing the following: 1. D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking..... If you have plenty of your brakes. 4. Refer to keep the brake pedal depressed.) 2. With the transmission in "D" (automatic transmission). 312 2006 TACOMA from the wheel blocks. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or "P" (automatic) and turn off the air conditioning (if in Section 4. Stop...
...vehicle and trailer to prepare yourself for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may overheat on page 320 in use fifth gear (5- When restarting out after performing the following: 1. D Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking..... If you have plenty of your brakes. 4. Refer to keep the brake pedal depressed.) 2. With the transmission in "D" (automatic transmission). 312 2006 TACOMA from the wheel blocks. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or "P" (automatic) and turn off the air conditioning (if in Section 4. Stop...
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... it is better to turn off the engine and start again later. This causes premature wear, overheating and poor fuel economy. 2006 TACOMA from other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. D Do not carry unneeded weight in your tires inflated at the correct pressure. D... Avoid continuous speeding up idling. D Put the selector lever into high gear as quickly as possible. speed automatic transmission-Driving with the selector lever in "4" will reduce the fuel economy (For details, see "Automatic...
... it is better to turn off the engine and start again later. This causes premature wear, overheating and poor fuel economy. 2006 TACOMA from other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. D Do not carry unneeded weight in your tires inflated at the correct pressure. D... Avoid continuous speeding up idling. D Put the selector lever into high gear as quickly as possible. speed automatic transmission-Driving with the selector lever in "4" will reduce the fuel economy (For details, see "Automatic...
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... after changing wheels as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 191 in their storage location to forward or reverse gear. Have a technician repair the flat tire and replace the spare tire with the rear differential lock system, you may suddenly move forward or... (For details, see "AUTO LSD system" on page 181 in Section 8 with a torque wrench. CAUTION Do not attempt to nearby people or objects. 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 331 CAUTION Before driving, make sure all the tools, jack and flat tire are anywhere near the vehicle. If your...
... after changing wheels as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 191 in their storage location to forward or reverse gear. Have a technician repair the flat tire and replace the spare tire with the rear differential lock system, you may suddenly move forward or... (For details, see "AUTO LSD system" on page 181 in Section 8 with a torque wrench. CAUTION Do not attempt to nearby people or objects. 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 331 CAUTION Before driving, make sure all the tools, jack and flat tire are anywhere near the vehicle. If your...
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...of low phosphates and organic acids.) Do not use plain water alone. In order to change automatic transmission fluid only if your Toyota dealer for further details. life hybrid organic acid technology is driven under one of the Special Operating Conditions listed in your vehicle....minutes after the key is used in your Toyota dealer for further details. IV" (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8) Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T- FE engine 1.8 (1.9, 1.6) Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W- 90 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 397 ...
...of low phosphates and organic acids.) Do not use plain water alone. In order to change automatic transmission fluid only if your Toyota dealer for further details. life hybrid organic acid technology is driven under one of the Special Operating Conditions listed in your vehicle....minutes after the key is used in your Toyota dealer for further details. IV" (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8) Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T- FE engine 1.8 (1.9, 1.6) Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W- 90 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 397 ...
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.... When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only "Toyota Genuine ATF WS" (ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638) to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6) Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary. qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9) Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: ... grease, NLGI No.2 Slide yokes Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or Molybdenum- disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 base 398 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) speed) Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. Please contact your "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" ...
.... When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only "Toyota Genuine ATF WS" (ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638) to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6) Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary. qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9) Oil type: Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Recommended oil viscosity: ... grease, NLGI No.2 Slide yokes Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or Molybdenum- disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 base 398 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) speed) Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. Please contact your "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" ...
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Side vents 2. Auxiliary box 9. Tire pressure switch 8. Hood lock release lever warning system reset LS11001b 10. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Glove box 5. Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) 2 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U) 06 01.06 Instrument panel overview "Bench seat 1. Cup holders 7. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 6.
Side vents 2. Auxiliary box 9. Tire pressure switch 8. Hood lock release lever warning system reset LS11001b 10. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Glove box 5. Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission) 2 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U) 06 01.06 Instrument panel overview "Bench seat 1. Cup holders 7. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 6.
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Garage door opener box or accessory meter 5. Cup holders 13. Instrument cluster 3. Power door lock switches 8. Bottle holders 12. Rear console box 11. Manual transmission gear shift lever 14. Hood lock release lever 16. Window lock switch 4 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U) Side vents 2. Personal lights 6. Auxiliary boxes 7. Center vents 4. Glove box 10. Power window switches 9. Tire pressure switch warning system reset LS11003b 15. 06 01.06 "Separate seats with manual transmission 1.
Garage door opener box or accessory meter 5. Cup holders 13. Instrument cluster 3. Power door lock switches 8. Bottle holders 12. Rear console box 11. Manual transmission gear shift lever 14. Hood lock release lever 16. Window lock switch 4 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U) Side vents 2. Personal lights 6. Auxiliary boxes 7. Center vents 4. Glove box 10. Power window switches 9. Tire pressure switch warning system reset LS11003b 15. 06 01.06 "Separate seats with manual transmission 1.
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... When the front drive control switch knob is in the "D" position. (See "Four- wheel drive), the transmission will select the most suitable gear for information of the front drive control lever.) 2. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting. (c) Using engine braking To use the ... for information of the front drive control.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down to fourth gear and engine braking will be enabled. PreRunner ...133 km/h (83 mph) 166 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U) wheel drive), the driving pattern selector setting has no effect...
... When the front drive control switch knob is in the "D" position. (See "Four- wheel drive), the transmission will select the most suitable gear for information of the front drive control lever.) 2. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting. (c) Using engine braking To use the ... for information of the front drive control.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down to fourth gear and engine braking will be enabled. PreRunner ...133 km/h (83 mph) 166 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35865U) wheel drive), the driving pattern selector setting has no effect...