Toyota Tacoma 2014 User manual

2014
Tacoma
Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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.
A word 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.
2014
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
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* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options.

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Steering wheel audio controls4
Telephone controls4
Voice command button4
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector1
Emergency flasher button
Multimedia 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 indicator
Parking brake lever2
Ignition switch
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlets
Seat heater switches1
AUX/USB port
“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 “Navigation 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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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
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, 2014 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2014 Owner’s Manual.
4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2014 Owner’s Manual.
Active traction control system indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2014 Owner’s
Manual.Traction control OFF indicator1

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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.
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