Toyota 2013 Tacoma User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
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TACOMA
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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.
Aword about safe vehicle operations
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.
2013
Tacoma
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2013
Tacoma
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
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 16
Cruise control 13
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals 12
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Parking brake 10
Power outlets 17
Rear differential lock 18
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seats-Folding rear 11
Seats-Head restraints 10
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9
VSC OFF switch 18
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Door locks-Power 19
Doors-Child safety locks 20
Floor mat installation 23
Seat belts 19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 19
Spare tire & tools 21
Star Safety SystemTM 22-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options.
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OVERVIEW
Volume control buttons1,4
Telephone controls1,4
Voice command button1,4
“MODE” button1,4
“ ” buttons1,4
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector1
Emergency flasher button
Display audio system1,4
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator1
Parking brake lever2
Ignition switch
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlets
Seat heater switches1
AUX or AUX/USB1port
“A-TRAC” (Active traction control system) switch1
Cruise control1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Parking brake pedal3
Front fog light switch1
Rear differential lock switch1
120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF) switch1
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button1or clutch start cancel switch1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF switch
Power rearview mirror control switches1
1If equipped
2Manual Transmission only
3 Automatic Transmission only
4 For details, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with EntuneTM, please consult the “Navigation
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
>
>
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Volume control buttons1,4
Telephone controls1,4
Voice command button1,4
“MODE” button1,4
“ ” buttons1,4
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector1
Emergency flasher button
Display audio system1,4
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator1
Parking brake lever2
Ignition switch
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlets
Seat heater switches1
AUX or AUX/USB1port
“A-TRAC” (Active traction control system) switch1
Cruise control1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Parking brake pedal3
Front fog light switch1
Rear differential lock switch1
120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF) switch1
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button1or clutch start cancel switch1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF switch
Power rearview mirror control switches1
1If equipped
2Manual Transmission only
3 Automatic Transmission only
4 For details, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with EntuneTM, please consult the “Navigation
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
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OVERVIEW
Tachometer
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Service indicator and reminder
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Gear shift position indicator (if equipped)
Instrument cluster
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
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
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
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Open door warning
Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)/(4-speed)
Low fuel level warning
Headlight low beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator2
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator2
Rear differential lock indicator1,3
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Downhill assist control system indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator4
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF indicator1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Active traction control system indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.Traction control OFF indicator1
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OVERVIEW
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.
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Turn to open
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 “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine
Panic button
Push and hold
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation Unlocking operation
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Pull
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NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
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 “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine
Unlocking operation
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition 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
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
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.
Lock release lever
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, keep in
“H2” position.
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* The ignition 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.
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.
Length
Angle
Lock release lever
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.
Turn
Push and turn
Turn
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Parking brake
Manual Transmission
Set Release
(2) Turn and
push in lever
Automatic Transmission
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
(1) Push button
Seat adjustments-Front
Separate seat Bench seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Driver’s seat lumbar support (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Seats-Head restraints
Bench seat-FrontSeparate seats-Front
Lock release button Lock release button
(1)
(2)
Seats-Folding rear
Access cab
Double cab
(1)
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Raise the bottom cushion up while pulling the lever until it locks.
(1)
(5)
(3)
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Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seat position (forward/backward)
Driver’s seat lumbar support (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Seats-Folding rear
Access cab
Double cab
(1) (2)
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Raise the bottom cushion up while pulling the lever until it locks.
(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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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
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system Automatically turns on the front turn signal
lights upon starting engine and releasing parking brake.
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off when driver’s door
is opened with the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Front fog lights come on only when the
headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
High beam
Windshield wipers & washers
With intermittent wiper
Without intermittent wiper
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock switch
Automatic down operation (driver side only)
Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop the window
partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Type A
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Type A
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
DRL
DRL OFF
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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
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
High beam flasher
-Daytime Running Light system Automatically turns on the front turn signal
lights upon starting engine and releasing parking brake.
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off when driver’s door
is opened with the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Windshield wipers & washers
With intermittent wiper
Without intermittent wiper
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Automatic down operation (driver side only)
Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop the window
partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Type A Type B
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Type A
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
System ON/OFF
Type B
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Audio (if equipped)
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®,etc.).
“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)
USB/AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”for instructions and more
information.
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”for instructions and more
information.
Type 2 (additional function)
Type 1
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek station/
CD track select
Push to display
audio screen
Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks
or files
Touch screen display
Push to pause
or resume
playing
Access to
navigation
system
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“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“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)
Volume control
USB/AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” for instructions and more
information.
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” for instructions and more
information.
Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks
or files
Push to pause
or resume
playing
Access to
navigation
system
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Airflow vent
In “ ”or “ ”mode, use fresh air (“ ”indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging.
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air.
Power outlets
12V DC
120V AC (if equipped)
Green light
Yellow light
Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
The engine must be running for use.
Yellow Light Only Max Capacity 120V AC/100W
Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 120V AC/400W
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Clock
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
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Fan speed
Temperature selector
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging.
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air.
Power outlets
12V DC
120V AC (if 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 120V AC/100W
Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 120V AC/400W
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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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.
Seat belts
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up, or squeeze lock
release to lower
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
The VSC OFF switch is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC
and Auto LSD functions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF switch
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
VSC OFF
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