Toyota Tacoma 2017 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
TACOMA
2017

TACOMA
2017
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,
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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.

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INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry1,2 7
Light control-Instrument panel 6
Smart Key system1,2 8
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Active traction control 24
Air conditioning/heating 21
Audio 18-19
Automatic transmission 10
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with
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Clock 22
Clutch start cancel 13
Crawl Control 12
Cruise control 17
Door locks-Power 22
Four-wheel drive 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)325
Lights1& turn signals 16
Manual transmission 11
Moon roof 20
Multi-Information Display (MID) 20
Multi-terrain select 12
Odometer and trip meter 13
Parking brake 14
Power outlets 23
Rear differential lock 24
Rear parking assist 26
Rear view monitor system 26
Seat adjustments-Front 14
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Folding rear 15
Seats-Head restraints 14
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 13
TRAC/VSC OFF switch 24
Trailer lights 23
Windows-Power 16
Windows-Power Sliding
Rear window 26
Windshield wipers & washers 17
Doors-Child safety locks 28
Floor mat installation 31
Seat belts 27
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 27
Spare tire & tools 29
Star Safety System™30-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 28
BLUETOOTH®DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 32-41

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Cruise control switch1
Multi-Information Display1
Multi-Information Display
(MID) control switches1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Audio control switches4Voice command button4
Windshield wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Hood lock release lever
Clutch start cancel switch2
Power back window switch1
Power outlet main switch1
Cargo lamp main switch1
Tire Presssure Monitoring (warning) System (TPMS) reset switch1
Ignition switch1
Telephone controls4

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ECT
PWR
ECT
PWR
Audio/navigation1system4
Wireless charger switch1
Power mode switch3
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) switch1
Intuitive parking assist switch1
AUX/USB port
Parking brake Shift lever
Type A
Type B
Four-wheel drive control switch1
Air conditioning controls
Power mode switch3
Wireless charger switch1
AUX/USB port
Emergency flasher switch
GoPro®Mount
1If equipped.
2Manual transmission only.
3 Automatic transmission only.
4 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” and “2017 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference
Guide.”

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OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2017 Owner’s
Manual.
Odometer/trip meter
Speedometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Fuel gauge
ODO/TRIP display switch and instrument panel light control button
ODO/TRIP display switch and instrument panel light control button
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Multi-Information Display (MID) (if equipped)
Tachometer
Tachometer
Vehicles without a Multi-Information Display (MID)
Vehicles with a Multi-Information Display (MID)
Low engine oil pressure warning1,2
Low engine oil level warning light2
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Brake system warning1
Maintenance required warning1,2
Automatic Transmission fluid
temperature warning1,2
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Charging system warning1,2
Master warning1
Indicator symbols
Service indicators and reminders

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Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)5and
outside rear view mirror indicator
Headlight low beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator5
Low Tire Pressure Warning1,5
Security indicator5
Parking brake indicator
Open door warning2
Driver/Front passenger
seat belt reminder
Airbag SRS warning1
Low outside temperature indicator
Multi-terrain select indicator5
Crawl control indicator5
Brake Override System warning light1,2
Power mode indicator
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.
2Without Multi-Information Display (MID).
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5If equipped.
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Arrow direction indicates fuel
tank door position
Slip indicator1
Cruise control indicator4/
Cruise control SET indicator1,4,5
Four-wheel drive indicator
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
Rear differential lock indicator1,3,5
AUTO Limited Slip Differential
(AUTO LSD) indicator1
Active traction control system indicator5
Traction control (TRAC) OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF indicator1

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Hood release
Light control-Instrument panel
Fuel tank door release and cap
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Pull up latch and
raise hood
(2)
(3)
(1) Pull
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
Pull
Brightness control

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Keyless entry (if equipped)
NOTE: If a door is not opened within
30 seconds of unlocking, all doors
will relock for safety.
Type A
Type A
Type A
Type B
Type B
Type B
Push Push
Push and holdPush and hold
Push
ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
LOCKING OPERATION
UNLOCKING OPERATION
PANIC BUTTON

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OVERVIEW
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the engine switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Carry remote to unlock Carry remote to lock
Front door lockFront door unlock
Grasp Touch
LOCKING OPERATIONUNLOCKING OPERATION
All systems OFF.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine is not running.
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
START FUNCTION
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Vehicles with a Multi-Information Display
NOTE: Carry the electronic key to enable start function. Gear shift lever must
be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

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Windshield washer fluid tank
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil filler cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
4 CYLINDER (2TR-FE) ENGINE
6 CYLINDER (2GR-FKS) ENGINE
Engine maintenance
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 coolant reservoir
Engine coolant reservoir

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Automatic transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from
Park.
The initial shift range in “S” mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 according
to vehicle speed.
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.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
-(“S” mode)
+(“S” mode)
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such as when driving in
mountainous regions or when pulling a trailer.
Type A Type B
Selecting shift ranges using “S” mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear
ranges, controls engine braking forces and prevents unnecessary upshifting.
+(upshifting)
(downshifting)
-
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
POWER MODE
“S” MODE

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Manual transmission (if equipped)
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
“2WD” position.
Turn
Push and turn
Turn
5-SPEED
6-SPEED

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Multi-terrain select (if equipped)
Crawl Control (if equipped)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Allows travel on extremely rough off-road surfaces at a fixed low speed without
pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
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Improves driveability in off-road situations. Select one of five modes that most
closely matches the terrain on which you are driving. Brake control can be optimized
in accordance with the selected mode.
5 modes
Mud & Sand
Loose Rock
Mogul
Rock & Dirt
Rock
Multi-Information Display
Multi-terrain select indicator Mode indicator
Multi-terrain select on/off switch
Mode selector dial
Slip indicator
Multi-Information Display Crawl Control indicator
Speed selector dial Crawl control on/off switch

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Clutch start cancel (if equipped)
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Odometer and trip meter
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
The engine switch must be in the “ON” position.
The clutch start cancel switch allows you to start the engine and drive out of difficult
situations when you can’t take your foot off the brake to depress the clutch.
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Push to switch display

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Parking brake
Seats-Head restraints
Seats adjustments-Front
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
(2) Push
Pull
Lock release button Lock release lever
Pull
Separate seats-Front
Vertical adjustment
Separate-Rear
Folding
Folding
Outer-Rear
Lock release button
Seatback angle
Lock release buttonLock release button
Separate seats-Front Rear
Vertical adjustment Vertical adjustment
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Driver’s seat lumbar
support (if equipped)
ACCESS CAB
DOUBLE CAB

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ACCESS CAB
DOUBLE CAB
Pull lock release strap and fold
down the seatback.
Stow the seat belt buckles.
Pass the seat belt through the seat
belt hangers.
Raise the bottom cushion up while
pulling the lever until it locks.
(1)
(1)
(3)
(2)
(2)
(4)
Remove head restraints and swing
the bottom cushion.
Attach the head restraints.
Pull
Seats-Folding rear

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Lights & turn signals
Windows-Power (if equipped)
HEADLIGHTS
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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.
High beam flasher
Low beam
High beam
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.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
On
Off
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Headlights
Parking lights
AUTO
OFF
Type A
Automatic DRL
Parking lights
Headlights
Type C
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL
OFF
Type B
TURNING SIGNALS
FRONT FOG LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED)

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Windshield wipers & washers
Cruise control (if equipped)
WITH INTERMITTENT WIPER
WITHOUT INTERMITTENT WIPER
TURNING SYSTEM ON/OFF
FUNCTIONS
1
The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
System ON/OFF

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
1Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” and “2017 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference
Guide.”
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving. Do not
use the Entune system if it will distract you.
HOME SCREEN - The home screen offers a two and three panel layout. Information and layout will vary
depending on selected set up.
HOME SCREEN - The home screen offers a two and three panel layout. Information and layout will vary
depending on selected set up.
Map card
insert
Push to access
Bluetooth hands-
free system
AUDIO Button
Access audio
functions.
AUDIO Button
Access audio
functions.
HOME Button
Access Home
screen.
HOME Button
Access Home
screen.
APPS Button
Access to
features
such as fuel
consumption,
traffic and
weather.
APPS Button
Access to
features
such as fuel
consumption,
traffic and
weather.
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 access
Bluetooth hands-
free system
Audio
Entune™ Audio
Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App
Entune™ Premium (JBL®) Audio with Integrated Navigation App Suite