2004 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 139

'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging, and possibly pinging. Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Make sure you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear: Two- wheel drive models 2RZ- FE engine gear 1 2 3 4 5VZ- FE engine gear 1 2 3 4 km/h (mph) 48 (29) 89 (55) 137 (85) 165 (103) km/h (mph) 54 (33) 101 (62) 146 (90) 180 (111) Four- wheel drive models 3RZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph) "H2" and "H4" "L4" 1 46 (28) 17 (10) 2 85 (52) 33 (20) 3 132 (81) 51 (31) 4 165 (102) 70 (43) 5VZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph) "H2" and "H4" "L4" 1 47 (29) 18 (11) 2 88 (54) 34 (21) 3 127 (78) 49 (30) 4 165 (102) 70 (44) Good driving practice D If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again. D When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use fifth gear. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear. NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into reverse. 139 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)