1998 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 84

'98 Tacoma (U) Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type-four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner) Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position "NORMAL" Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in "2" position With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in "ON" position.) Shift while holding the lock release button in Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- speed or four- speed transmission "OFF" position not possible) "ON" position "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive (Normal) mode "POWER" (Power) mode POWER mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector button is the "POWER" mode. Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving conditions for general driving for powerful acceleration conditions (Shifting into overdrive (Shifting into overdrive possible) switch is in OFF position 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. 84