2000 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 87

'00 Tacoma(U) (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used for strong engine braking as described previously. With the selector lever in "2" or "L", you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in "D". With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatically shift to second gear. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in first gear. NOTICE z Be careful not to overrev the engine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is given below for your reference: (e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to securely apply the parking brake. 3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the "P" position. "2" ...124 km/h (77 mph) "L" ...72 km/h (45 mph) z Do not continue hill climbing for a long time in the "2" or "L" position. This may cause severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. To prevent such damage, use "D" position for hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the "R" position. CAUTION While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result. (f) Good driving practice D 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. NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving. D When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive. 87