1998 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 80

'98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner) Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position Overdrive switch With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pulling the selector lever toward you. (The ignition switch must be in "ON" position.) "ON" position (Shifting into Shift while pulling the selector lever toward you "OFF" position (Shifting into overdrive For selecting either a three- speed or four- speed transmission "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in "OFF" position "NORMAL" (Normal) mode for general driving conditions "POWER" (Power) mode for powerful acceleration POWER mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is the "POWER" mode. suited to existing driving conditions overdrive possible) not possible) Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. 80