Toyota 2009 Tacoma User manual

MN 00505-QRG09-TAC
Printed in the USA 5/08
2009
Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2009
Tacoma
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Tacoma.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Tacoma
operations. Every Tacoma owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Assemble the jack handle.
(2) Insert the jack handle end into the lowering screw.
(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Regular cab models
-behind the seatback
Double cab models
-under the rear seat
Access cab models
-under the rear seat
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
Front
Front
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)
Rear door
(1)
(3)
(2)

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INDEX
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry 6
Accessory meter 15
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 10
Cruise control 19
Door locks-Power 18
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals 17
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Parking brake 13
Power outlets 13
Rear differential lock 16
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seats-Folding rear 11
Seats-Head restraints 10
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9
“VSC OFF” button 19
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Doors-Child safety locks 21
Seat belts 20
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES

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OVERVIEW
Volume control buttons (for audio)
“ ” buttons (for audio)
“MODE” button (for audio)
Front fog light switch1
Rear differential lock switch1
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector1
Audio system
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator1or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator1
Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch1
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Emergency flasher button
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
Parking brake lever (stick type)2
Cruise control1
Engine ignition switch
Parking brake pedal3
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF) switch
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button1or clutch start cancel switch1
“VSC OFF” (Vehicle Stability Control OFF) switch1
Power rearview mirror control switches1
1If equipped
2Manual Transmission only
3Automatic Transmission only
Instrument panel
>
>
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Parking brake lever

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Tachometer
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Service indicator and reminder
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Gear shift position indicator (if equipped)
Instrument cluster
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1
Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)/(4-speed)
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator3
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3
Rear differential lock indicator4
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator warning1
Downhill assist control system indicator
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator
Cruise control indicator5
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF indicator2
1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “SRS airbag,” Section 1-7-, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
4If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s
Manual.
5If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

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Fuel tank door and cap
Hood release
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Hood
Pull up latch and raise hood
Turn
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Pull
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine
Panic button
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
Push and hold
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation Unlocking operation
NOTE: If a door is not opened within
60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Pull

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
5-speed models
4-speed models
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Shift when speed is below 62 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Shift into neutral while stopped, or depress clutch pedal at speeds
below 2 mph.
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions,
keep in “H2” position.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Turn
Push and
turn
Length
Angle
Lock release lever
Turn
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front
Separate seat Bench seat
Position
Driver’s seat lumbar support (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Seats-Head restraints
Bench seat-FrontSeparate seats-Front
Lock release button Lock release button
Clock
3
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
(1)
(2)
Seats-Folding rear
Access cab
Double cab
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models)
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models)
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models)
(1)
(3)
(2)
Pull
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Raise the bottom cushion up while
pulling the lever until it locks.
(3) Push the bottom cushion down.
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
(1)
(5)
(3)
(2)
(4)
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Pass the seat belt through the seat
belt hangers.
(3) Remove the head restraint and
swing the bottom cushion.
(4) Attach the head restraints.
(5) Fold down the seatback.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust interval*
With intermittent wiper
Without intermittent wiper
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Access cab models
Up
Down
Driver side Window lock switch
Up
Down
Double cab models
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock switch
Up
Down
Automatic down operation (driver side only)
Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop
window midway, lightly pull up on the switch.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
Parking brake
Manual Transmission
Set Release
(2) Turn and
push in lever
Automatic Transmission
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Power outlets
Power outlet (12V DC)
12V DC
115V AC (if equipped)
3-6. Other interior features
3
Power outlet (if 115V AC equipped)
3-6. Other interior features
Power outlet (if 115V AC equipped)
ON/OFF switch
Green light
Yellow light
Right side
of bed
Push
Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
The engine must be running for use.
Yellow Light Only Max Capacity 115V AC/100W
Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 115V AC/400W
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
* Intermittent windshield
wiper interval adjustment
Rotate up to increase
interval, down to decrease
interval.
(1) Push button

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Audio system types
Type 2 additional functions
Audio system types
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF Push to adjust
tone & balance
Seek station/
CD track select
View text
Mode
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated below number
Load CD(s)
Type 1
“ ”
-In radio mode
Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the next
strong station.
-In CD mode
Push to skip up or down to the next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio system OFF.
>
>
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6)
to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD changer (Type 2 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
Volume control
Playback
AUX audio jack
Push “DISK/AUX” button after
inserting a mini plug into the
AUX audio jack to listen to
music from a portable audio
device through the vehicle’s
speaker system.
Station/
Search playback
Accessory meter (if equipped)
Display button
Outside temperature
Compass

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating
Fan speed
Temperature
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Air Conditioning ON/OFF (if equipped)
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for
cooler air.
Use ONLY when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch, or on slippery or
unpaved surfaces. DO NOT USE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IN
CONDITIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL ONCE THE VEHICLE MOVES OUT OF THE
TROUBLE SPOT.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on this system
before attempting to use it.
Rear differential lock (if equipped)
Rear differential
lock/unlock
Lights & turn signals
2
Turn signal lever
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam
flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (if equipped) Automatically turns on
the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off when
driver’s door is opened with the engine switch in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
VSC OFF
Lock
Unlock
The “VSC OFF” button is used to switch between modes related to the
TRAC, VSC and Auto LSD functions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking
your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the
telephone and the system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section
3-3 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Using the hands-free phone system
3
3
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
ON/Starts a call
OFF/Ends a call
Voice command system
Volume
“VSC OFF” button

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up, or squeeze lock
release to lower
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or
replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the
“ SET” button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a
few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire
inflation specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then
remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
If tire pressure indicator
light is on, check/adjust
each tire.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2009
Tacoma
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Tacoma.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Tacoma
operations. Every Tacoma owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Assemble the jack handle.
(2) Insert the jack handle end into the lowering screw.
(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Regular cab models
-behind the seatback
Double cab models
-under the rear seat
Access cab models
-under the rear seat
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
Front
Front
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)
Rear door
(1)
(3)
(2)

MN 00505-QRG09-TAC
Printed in the USA 5/08
2009
Quick Reference Guide