2008 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 225

08 02.19 Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. Pedal type- To set: Fully depress the parking brake pedal. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake. To release: Depress the parking brake pedal once again. Lever type- To set: Pull out on the lever. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake. To release: Press the lock release button (1), turn the lever clockwise (2), then push it in (3). To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake. The cruise control is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requiring the driver to operate the accelerator. Cruising speed can be set to any speed above 40 km/h (25 mph). Within the limits of the engine's capabilities, cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades. However, changes in vehicle speed may occur on steeper grades. LS17020b CAUTION D To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle, do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or snow−covered) or winding roads. TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF To turn the cruise control on, press the "ON−OFF" button. The "CRUISE" indicator light on the instrument panel will come on to indicate that the cruise control is operational. Pressing the "ON−OFF" button again turns the system off. When the system is turned off, cruising speed must be reset when the cruise control is turned on again. When the engine switch is turned off, the system is also automatically turned off. To use the cruise control again, press the "ON−OFF" button again to turn it on. D Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill. If the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down. CAUTION Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off. 201 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U)