2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Owners Manual - Page 162

2-1. Driving procedures n Shift position uses Shift position P R N D 4 3 2 L Function 5-speed models 4-speed models Parking the vehicle or starting the engine Reversing Neutral Normal driving* Position for engine braking Position for more powerful engine braking - Position for engine braking Position for more powerful engine braking Position for maximum engine braking *: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving. n Downshifting restrictions The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded. 2WD models mph (km/h) Downshifting 4→3 3→2 2→L Maximum speed 5-speed models 82 (133) 54 (88) 24 (39) 4-speed models - 74 (119) 35 (57) 142