Toyota Tacoma 2012 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
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Interior and
exterior features
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners and
camper information.
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 34
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 36
Side doors............................ 39
Access doors (Access Cab
models only)....................... 43
Tailgate ................................ 44
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats........................... 49
Rear seats (Access Cab and
Double Cab models) .......... 54
Head restraints..................... 58
Seat belts............................. 63
Steering wheel ..................... 69
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror.................................. 70
Outside rear view mirrors..... 75
1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................... 78
Back window (vehicles with
sliding type)........................ 80
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap.... 81
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 84
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 103
Child restraint systems ....... 108
Installing child restraints ..... 112
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.............. 132
Engine (ignition) switch....... 143
Automatic transmission ...... 146
Manual transmission........... 150
Turn signal lever................. 153
Parking brake ..................... 154
Horn.................................... 156
2-2. Gauges and meters
Gauges and meters............ 157
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 160
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 164
Fog light switch................... 167
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 168
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 174
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror)....................... 178
Four-wheel drive system..... 186
Active traction control
system .............................. 190
AUTO LSD system.............. 192
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 194
Downhill Assist Control
system .............................. 197
Clutch start cancel switch ... 199
Driving assist systems ........ 200
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions
(4WD models and
PreRunner)....................... 207
Cargo and luggage ............. 212
Vehicle load limits............... 217
Winter driving tips ............... 219
Trailer towing ...................... 223
Dinghy towing ..................... 244
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 248
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............ 255
Using the radio................... 260
Using the CD player........... 267
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs................................. 273
Operating an iPod .............. 280
Operating a USB
memory............................ 288
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 295
Operating the sub woofer
(on some Access Cab
models) ............................ 300
Using the AUX port............. 301
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 303
Detachable pole antenna ... 306
3-3. Using the Bluetooth®audio
system
Bluetooth®audio system.... 309
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system.................... 312
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player.... 318
Setting up a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player.... 320
Bluetooth®audio system
setup ................................ 325
3Interior and exterior
features

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
features............................ 326
Using the hands-free
phone system................... 330
Making a phone call........... 339
Setting a cellular phone...... 344
Security and system
setup ................................ 350
Using the phone book........ 355
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 363
• Interior light ...................... 364
• Personal lights ................. 364
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 365
• Glove box.......................... 366
• Front console box ............ 366
• Cup holders...................... 367
• Bottle holders................... 369
• Auxiliary boxes................. 370
• Overhead console............ 372
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 373
Vanity mirrors ..................... 374
Clock................................... 375
Outside temperature
display (vehicles with
auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror)....................... 376
Power outlets (12V DC)...... 381
Power outlet (120V AC)...... 382
Seatback table.................... 388
Floor mat ............................ 389
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 391
Garage door opener........... 400
Compass (vehicles with
auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror)....................... 409
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 418
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 421
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 424
General maintenance......... 426
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 429
4Maintenance and care

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 430
Hood ................................... 434
Engine compartment........... 436
Tires.................................... 452
Tire inflation pressure ......... 461
Wheels................................ 466
Air conditioning filter............ 469
Wireless remote control
battery............................... 472
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 474
Light bulbs........................... 484
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 496
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 497
If you think something is
wrong................................ 503
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 504
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 505
If you have a flat tire........... 515
If the engine will not start.... 532
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission).................... 533
If you lose your keys........... 534
If the vehicle battery is
discharged........................ 535
If your vehicle overheats .... 539
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 542
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency .................. 544
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 548
Fuel information.................. 569
Tire information .................. 572
6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 583
Items to initialize................. 587
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 590
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 591
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 593
Camper information............ 604
Abbreviation list........................ 612
Alphabetical index.................... 614
What to do if............................... 624
7For owners
Index

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Headlights
P. 164
Pictorial index Exterior
Hood
P. 434
Windshield wipers
P. 168
Front side marker lights
P. 164
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 75
Regular Cab models
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
P. 153, 164, 166
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 306

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 452
P. 515
P. 461
P. 572
Fuel filler door
P. 81
Rear turn signal lights
P. 153
Rear side marker lights
P. 164
Side doors
P. 39
Stop/tail lights
P. 164
Tailgate
P. 44
License plate lights
P. 164
: If equipped

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Pictorial index Exterior
Access Cab models
Headlights
P. 164
Hood
P. 434
Windshield wipers
P. 168
Front side marker lights
P. 164
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 75
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
P. 153, 164, 166
Fog lights
P. 167
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 75
Side turn signal lights
P. 153
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 306

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 452
P. 515
P. 461
P. 572
Fuel filler door
P. 81
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 153
Rear side marker lights
P. 164
Side doors
P. 39
: If equipped
Stop/tail lights
P. 164
Tailgate
P. 44
License plate lights
P. 164
Access doors
P. 43

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Pictorial index Exterior
Double Cab models
Headlights
P. 164
Hood
P. 434
Windshield wipers
P. 168
Front side marker lights
P. 164
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 75
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
P. 153, 164, 166
Fog lights
P. 167
Side turn signal lights
P. 153
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 306

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 452
P. 515
P. 461
P. 572
Fuel filler door
P. 81
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 153
Rear side marker lights
P. 164
Side doors
P. 39
: If equipped
Stop/tail lights
P. 164
Tailgate
P. 44
License plate lights
P. 164

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Pictorial index Interior
Seat belts
P. 63
Head restraints
P. 58
Bottle holders1
P. 369
Seatback table1
P. 388
SRS side airbags
P. 89
Floor mats
P. 389
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 89
Rear seats2
P. 54
Front seats
P. 49
Glove box
P. 366
Front console box1
P. 366
Horn
SRS driver airbag
P. 156
P. 89

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 70
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 89
Vanity mirrors
P. 374
Interior light
P. 364
Rear view monitor system3
P. 178
Overhead consoles2
P. 372
Garage door opener3
P. 400
Compass3
P. 409
Personallights2
P. 364
Outside temperature display3
P. 376
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: Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
1: If equipped

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: Access Cab and Double Cab models
* : Forvehicles witha DisplayAudiosystem, referto
the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone1,*
P. 313, 332
Sun visors
P. 373

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Pictorial index Interior
Window lock switch1
P. 78
Power window switches1
P. 78
Door lock switch1
P. 40
Inside door lock button
P. 40

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Bench type front seat
Separated type front seats with an automatic transmission
Shift lever
P. 146, 150
Cup holders
P. 367
Shift lever
P. 146
Cup holders
P. 367
1: If equipped
Shift lock override button
P. 533
Cup holders
P. 367
Shift lock override button2
P. 533
2: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

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Separated type front seats with a manual transmission
Shift lever
P. 150
Cup holders
P. 367
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Auxiliary boxes
P. 370
Access Cab models
Back window
lock release lever
P. 80
Sub woofer
P. 300
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Double Cab models
Cargo net hooks2
P. 399
Bottle holders
P. 369
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Grocery bag hooks
P. 398
Back window lock
release lever1
P. 80
Flashlight holder
P. 397
Storage boxes
P. 396
2: Vehicles with sub woofer
1: If equipped