Toyota Tacoma Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior and

exterior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt in-

structions for Canadian owners and camper informa-

tion.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

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 (Access Cab and

Double Cab models) .......... 50

Head restraints..................... 54

Seat belts............................. 58

Steering wheel ..................... 64

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 65

Outside rear view mirrors..... 68

1-4. Opening and clos

ing

the windows

Pow

er 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... 78

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture......... 80

SRS airbags ......................... 82

Front passenger occupant

classification system........... 99

Child restraint systems ....... 106

Installing child restraints ..... 111

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 134

Engine (ignition) switch....... 144

Automatic

transmission

........ 147

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

Accessory meter................. 163

2-3. Operating the li

ghts and

wipers

Headlight switch

................. 164

Fog light switch................... 166

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 167

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 170

Rear view monitor system

(vehicles with auto

anti-glare inside rear view

mirror)............................... 173

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 audio system

Audio system types............ 244

Using the radio................... 247

Using the CD player........... 253

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 259

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 267

Operating the sub woofer

(on some Access Cab

models) ............................ 270

Using the AUX port............. 271

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 273

3-3. Using the hands-free phone

system (for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)........... 276

Using the hands-free

phone system................... 280

Making a phone call ........... 288

Setting a cellular phone...... 293

Security and system

setup ................................ 298

Using the phone book ........ 301

3

Interior and exterior

features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

3-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 308

• Interior light ....................... 309

• Personal lights ................. 309

3-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 310

• Glove box ........................ 311

• Console boxes ................. 311

• Cup holders...................... 312

• Bottle holders................... 314

• Auxiliary boxes................. 316

• Overhead console............ 318

3-6. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 319

Vanity mirrors..................... 320

Clock.................................. 321

Outside temperature display

(vehicles with accessory

meter)............................... 322

Cigarette lighter.................. 323

Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 324

Power outlet (115V AC) ..... 325

Seatback table ................... 331

Floor mat............................ 332

Luggage compartment

features............................ 334

Garage door opener box.... 343

Compass (vehicles with

accessory meter).............. 347

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 354

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 357

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 360

General maintenance......... 362

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs .......................... 365

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 366

Hood................................... 370

Engine compartment .......... 372

Tires.................................... 388

Tire inflation pressure......... 396

Wheels................................ 401

Air conditioning filter........... 403

Wireless remote control

battery .............................. 406

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 408

Light bulbs.......................... 418

4

Maintenance and care

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 430

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 431

If you think something

is wrong ............................ 437

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 438

Event data recorder ............ 439

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds.............................. 441

If you have a flat tire............ 450

If the engine will not start.... 468

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.................... 469

If you lose your keys........... 470

If the vehicle battery is

discharged........................ 471

If your vehicle overheats..... 475

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 478

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in

an emergency................... 480

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 484

Fuel information.................. 504

Tire information .................. 507

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 518

Items to initialize................. 519

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 522

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 523

Camper information............ 525

Abbreviation list........................ 532

Alphabetical index.................... 534

What to do if.............................. 544

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

6

Headlights

P. 164

Pictorial index

Exterior

Hood

P. 370

Windshield wipers

P. 167

Parking and front side marker

lights

P. 164

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 68

Regular Cab models

Front turn signal lights and daytime

running lights



P. 153, 165

7

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 388

P. 450

P. 396

P. 507

Fuel filler door

P. 74

Rear turn signal lights

P. 153

Rear side marker lights

P. 164

Side doors

P. 35

Stop/tail lights

P. 164

Tailgate

P. 40

License plate lights

P. 164

Back window

P. 73

: If equipped

8

Pictorial index

Exterior

Access Cab models

Headlights

P. 164

Hood

P. 370

Windshield wipers

P. 167

Parking and front side marker

lights

P. 164

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 68

Front turn signal lights and daytime

running lights



P. 153, 165

Fog lights

P. 166

9

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 388

P. 450

P. 396

P. 507

Fuel filler door

P. 74

Rear turn signal

lights

P. 153

Rear side marker lights

P. 164

Side doors

P. 35

: If equipped

Stop/tail lights

P. 164

Tailgate

P. 40

License plate lights

P. 164

Access doors

P. 39

Back window

P. 73

10

Pictorial index

Exterior

Double Cab models

Headlights

P. 164

Hood

P. 370

Windshield wipers

P. 167

Parking and front side marker

lights

P. 164

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 68

Front turn signal lights and daytime

running lights



P. 153, 165

Fog lights

P. 166

11

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 388

P. 450

P. 396

P. 507

Fuel filler door

P. 74

Rear turn signal

lights

P. 153

Rear side marker lights

P. 164

Side doors

P. 35

: If equipped

Stop/tail lights

P. 164

Tailgate

P. 40

License plate lights

P. 164

Back window

P. 73

12

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belts

P. 58

Head restraints

P. 54

Bottle holders

1

P. 314

Seatback table

1

P. 331

SRS side airbags

P. 82

Floor mats

P. 332

SRS front

passenger

airbag

P. 82

Rear seats

2

P. 50

Front seats

P. 45

Glove box

P. 311

Front console box

1

P. 311

Horn

SRS driver airbag

P. 156

P. 82

13

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 65

Sun visors

P. 319

SRS curtain shield

airbags

P. 82

Vanity mirrors

P. 320

Interior light

P. 309

Rear view monitor system

3

P. 173

Overhead console

2

P. 318

Garage door opener box 

1

P. 343

Compass 

1

P. 347

Personal lights

2

P. 309

Outside temperature display 

1

P. 322

Accessory meter 

1

P. 163



3

: Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside

rear view mirror



1

: If equipped



2

: Access Cab and Double Cab models

14

Pictorial index

Interior

Door lock switch

1

P. 36

Power window switches

1

P. 71

Window lock switch

1

P. 71

Inside door lock button

P. 36

15

Bench type front seat

Separated type front seats with an automatic transmission

Shift lever

P. 147, 150

Cup holders

P. 312

Shift lever

P. 147

Cup holders

P. 312



1

: If equipped

Shift lock override button

P. 469

Cup holders

P. 312

Shift lock override button

2

P. 469



2

: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

16

Separated type front seats with a manual transmission

Shift lever

P. 150

Cup holders

P. 312

Pictorial index

Interior

17

Rear console box

P. 311

Auxiliary boxes

P. 316

Access Cab models

Back window

lock release lever



P. 73

Sub woofer

P. 270

: If equipped

18

Double Cab models

Cargo net hooks

2

P. 342

Bottle holders

P. 314

Pictorial index

Interior

Grocery bag hooks

P. 341

Back window lock

release lever



1

P. 73

Flashlight holder

P. 340

Storage boxes

P. 339



2

: Vehicles with sub woofer



1

: If equipped

19

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Auxiliary box

P. 316

Gauges and meters

P. 157

Hood lock release lever

P. 370

Tilt and telescopic steering

lock release lever

P. 64

Bottle holders

P. 314

Parking brake pedal

P. 154

Tire pressure warning

reset switch

P. 388

: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

20

Emergency flasher switch

P. 430

Audio system

P. 244

Air conditioning system

P. 236

A-TRAC switch

3

P. 181

AUX port

P. 271

Power outlet

P. 324

Passenger airbag

off switch



1

P. 95

Front-wheel drive

control switch



2

P. 177

Cigarette lighter

P. 323

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

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