1997 Toyota T100 Owners Manual - Page 75

(f) Good driving practice S If the transmission is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward. S When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive. (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck ! CAUTION If you rock your vehicle to make it out when it becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there is no physical object or people around the vehicle. During operation, the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. zIf your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as towing. ! CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. NOTICE If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other parts. zDo not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. zDo not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake. 67