Toyota Tacoma guide 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 multimedia systems, as well as
other interior features for a comfortable driving experi-
ence.
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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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1-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors............................ 35
Access doors (Access Cab
models only)....................... 39
Tailgate ................................ 40
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats........................... 45
Rear seats............................ 49
Head restraints..................... 53
Seat belts............................. 57
Steering wheel ..................... 63
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror.................................. 64
Outside rear view mirrors..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................... 71
Back window (vehicles with
sliding type)........................ 73
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 77
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture......... 80
SRS airbags ......................... 82
Front passenger occupant
classification system........... 95
Child restraint systems ....... 100
Installing child restraints ..... 104
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.............. 120
Engine (ignition) switch....... 131
Automatic transmission ...... 134
Manual transmission........... 138
Turn signal lever................. 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
Horn.................................... 144
2-2. Gauges and meters
Gauges and meters............ 145
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 148
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 152
Fog light switch................... 155
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 156
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 162
Rear view monitor system... 166
Four-wheel drive system..... 177
Active traction control
system .............................. 181
AUTO LSD system.............. 183
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 185
Downhill Assist Control
system .............................. 188
Clutch start cancel switch ... 190
Driving assist systems ........ 191
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions (4WD
models and PreRunner).... 197
Cargo and luggage ............. 202
Vehicle load limits............... 207
Winter driving tips ............... 209
Trailer towing ...................... 213
Dinghy towing ..................... 233
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 236
3-2. Using the multimedia system
Multimedia system types.... 243
Entune Audio...................... 245
USB port/AUX port............. 249
Setup menu........................ 250
Basic audio operations....... 256
Using the radio................... 261
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs ...... 263
Listening to an iPod............ 270
Listening to a USB
memory device................. 276
Using the AUX port............. 281
Connecting Bluetooth®....... 282
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio ................................ 304
Using a Bluetooth®
phone............................... 305
Operating the sub woofer
(on some Access Cab
models) ............................ 334
Detachable pole antenna ... 335
3Interior and exterior
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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 338
• Interior light ...................... 339
• Personal lights ................. 339
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 340
• Glove box......................... 341
• Front console box ............ 341
• Cup holders...................... 342
• Bottle holders................... 344
• Auxiliary boxes................. 345
• Overhead console............ 348
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 349
Vanity mirrors..................... 350
Clock.................................. 351
Power outlets (12 VDC) ..... 352
Power outlet (120 VAC) ..... 353
Seat heaters....................... 359
Seatback table ................... 361
Floor mat............................ 362
Luggage compartment
features............................ 364
Garage door opener........... 373
Compass (vehicles with
auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror)............... 381
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 391
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 394
General maintenance......... 396
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs
............................. 399
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 400
Hood................................... 404
Engine compartment .......... 406
Tires.................................... 422
Tire inflation pressure......... 431
Wheels................................ 436
Air conditioning filter........... 439
Wireless remote control
battery .............................. 442
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 444
Light bulbs.......................... 454
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 466
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 467
If you think something is
wrong................................ 474
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 475
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 476
If you have a flat tire............ 486
If the engine will not start.... 501
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 502
If you lose your keys........... 503
If the vehicle battery is
discharged........................ 504
If your vehicle overheats..... 508
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 511
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency................... 513
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 516
Fuel information.................. 537
Tire information .................. 540
6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 551
Items to initialize................. 552
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 554
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 555
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 557
Camper information............ 567
Abbreviation list........................ 574
Alphabetical index.................... 576
What to do if.............................. 585
5When trouble arises 6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Pictorial index Exterior
Access Cab models
Headlights
P. 152
Hood
P. 404
Windshield wipers
P. 156
Front side marker lights
P. 152
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 68
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
P. 141, 152, 154
Fog lights
P. 155
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 68
Side turn signal lights
P. 141
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 335

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 422
P. 486
P. 431
P. 540
Fuel filler door
P. 74
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 141
Rear side marker lights
P. 152
Side doors
P. 35
: If equipped
Stop/tail lights
P. 152
Tailgate
P. 40
License plate lights
P. 152
Access doors
P. 39

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Pictorial index Exterior
Double Cab models
Headlights
P. 152
Hood
P. 404
Windshield wipers
P. 156
Front side marker lights
P. 152
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 68
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
P. 141, 152, 154
Fog lights
P. 155
Side turn signal lights
P. 141
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 335

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 422
P. 486
P. 431
P. 540
Fuel filler door
P. 74
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 141
Rear side marker lights
P. 152
Side doors
P. 35
: If equipped
Stop/tail lights
P. 152
Tailgate
P. 40
License plate lights
P. 152

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Pictorial index Interior
Seat belts
P. 57
Head restraints
P. 53
Bottle holders1
P. 344
Seatback table1
P. 361
SRS side airbags
P. 82
Floor mats
P. 362
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 82
Rear seats1
P. 49
Front seats
P. 45
Glove box
P. 341
Front console box1
P. 341
Horn
SRS driver airbag
P. 144
P. 82

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 64
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 82
Vanity mirrors
P. 350
Interior light
P. 339
Overhead consoles
P. 348
Garage door opener2
P. 373
Compass2
P. 381
Personal lights
P. 339

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: Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
1: If equipped
Sun visors
P. 349

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Pictorial index Interior
Window lock switch
P. 71
Power window switches
P. 71
Door lock switch
P. 36
Inside door lock button
P. 36

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Shift lever
P. 134
Cup holders
P. 342
Shift lock override button
P. 502
Cupholders
P. 342
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Shift lever
P. 138
Cup holders
P. 342

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Auxiliary boxes
P. 345
Access Cab models
Back window
lock release lever
P. 73
Sub woofer
P. 334
: If equipped
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Double Cab models
Cargo net hooks2
P. 372
Bottle holders
P. 344
Grocery bag hooks
P. 371
Back window lock
release lever1
P. 73
Flashlight holder
P. 370
Storage boxes
P. 369
2: Vehicles with sub woofer
1: If equipped

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Auxiliary box
P. 345
Gauges and meters
P. 145
Hood lock release lever
P. 404
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 63
Bottle holders
P. 344
Parking brake pedal
P. 142
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 423
: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

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Emergency flasher switch
P. 466
Multimedia system2
Rear view monitor system2
P. 243
P. 166
Air conditioning system
P. 236
A-TRAC switch2
P. 181
AUX port/USB port
P. 249
Power outlets
P. 352
Front-wheel drive
control switch1
P. 177
Pictorial index Instrument panel
Seat heater switches2
P. 359
1: 4WD models only
2: If equipped

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Engine (ignition) switch
P. 131
Audio remote control switches*
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 156
Parking brake lever3
P. 142
Telephone switches*
Talk switch*
Cruise control switch1
P. 162
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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 146
Outside rear view mirror switches1
P. 68
RSCA OFF switch2
P. 94
Fog light switch1
P. 155
RR DIFF LOCK switch1
P. 185
Power outlet main
switch1
P. 353
Headlight switch
P. 152
Turn signal lever
P. 141
DAC switch1
P. 188
VSC OFF switch
P. 183, 192, 193
CLUTCHSTARTCANCELswitch1
P. 190
1: If equipped
2: 4WD models only
3:Vehicles with a manual transmission
*: Referto “NAVIGATIONSYSTEMOWNER’S
MANUAL”.

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Pictorial index Luggage compartment
Back window
P. 73
: If equipped