2001 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 117

'01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) D Shift into the "2" position. The transmission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and stronger engine braking will be enabled. Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner 2RZ-FE engine ...105 km/h (65 mph) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner Front drive control lever in "H4" 3RZ-FE engine ...106 km/h 5VZ-FE engine ...114 km/h Front drive control lever in 3RZ-FE engine ...36 km/h 5VZ-FE engine ...38 km/h "H2" and D Shift into the "L" position. The transmission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and maximum engine braking will be enabled. Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner 2RZ-FE engine ...55 km/h (34 mph) Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner Front drive control lever in "H2" and "H4" 3RZ-FE engine ...51 km/h (32 mph) 5VZ-FE engine ...55 km/h (34 mph) Front drive control lever in "L4" 3RZ-FE engine ...9 km/h (6 mph) 5VZ-FE engine ...10 km/h (6 mph) Vehicles with cruise control-When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch, engine braking is not enabled because the cruise control is not cancelled. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U) For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this section. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. (e) 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 first gear and automatically shift to the second gear. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is engaged in first gear. (66 mph) (71 mph) "L4" (22 mph) (24 mph) 125