Toyota Tacoma Owner's manual

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument cluster overview 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. Instrument cluster

2. Center vents

3. Personal lights or interior light

4. Side vents

5. Rear view mirror remote control levers

6. Glove box

7. Power door lock switches

8. Power window switches

9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or

automatic transmission selector lever

10. Rear console boxes

11. Cup holder

12. Power rear view mirror control switches

13. Front drive control lever

14. Tilt steering lock release lever

15. Hood lock release lever

16. Window lock switch

Instrument panel overview

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1. Headlight and turn signal switch

2. Wiper and washer switches

3. Emergency flasher switch

4. Passenger airbag manual on–off switch

5. Air conditioning controls

6. Car audio

7. Ashtray

8. Cigarette lighter

9. Power outlets

10. Clock

11. Parking brake lever

12. Ignition switch

13. Cruise control switch

14. Rear differential lock switch

15. Instrument panel light control knob

16. Clutch start cancel switch (manual

transmission) or driving pattern selector

button (automatic transmission)

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Tachometer

3. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

4. Speedometer

5. Fuel gauge

6. Trip meter reset knob

7. Odometer and two trip meters

Instrument cluster overview

With tachometer

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

3. Speedometer

4. Odometer

5. Fuel gauge

Without tachometer

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Seat belt reminder light

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1

Low engine oil pressure warning light

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1

Low fuel level warning light

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1

Brake system warning light

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1

Discharge warning light

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1

Malfunction indicator lamp

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1

Anti–lock brake system warning light

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1

SRS warning light

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1

or

Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning

light

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1

Unengaged “Park” warning light

∗

1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

light

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Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive–off indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Section 1–5.

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2

: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1–6.

Cruise control indicator light

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2

Rear differential lock indicator light

Four–wheel drive indicator light

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

Keys 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side doors 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power windows 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quarter windows 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear window 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tailgate 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hood 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel tank cap 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Detachable moon roof 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Detachable sun shade 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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These keys work in every lock.

Since the doors can be locked without a

key, you should always carry a spare key

in case you accidentally lock your key

inside the vehicle.

KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your key number is shown on the plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place such as

your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you

need additional keys, duplicates can be

made by a Toyota dealer using the key

number.

We recommend writing down the key num-

ber and storing it in a safe place.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn

it.

To lock: Turn the key forward.

To unlock: Turn the key backward.

Vehicles with power door lock system—

All the doors lock and unlock simulta-

neously with either front door. In the driv-

er’s door lock, turning the key once will

unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc-

cession will unlock all the door simulta-

neously.

Keys Side doors

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH

INSIDE LOCK BUTTON

Move the lock button.

To lock: Push the button downward.

To unlock: Pull the button upward.

Closing the door with the lock button

pushed in will also lock the door. On ve-

hicles with power door lock system, the

doors cannot be locked if you leave the

key in the ignition switch.

Be careful not to lock your keys in the

vehicle.

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch down on the

front side.

To unlock: Push the switch down on the

rear side.

All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-

ly.

All the doors cannot be unlocked with the

power door lock switch by the following

cases:

 Either front door is locked by the key.

 Either front door is closed with the

inside door lock button pushed in.

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REAR DOOR CHILD–PROTECTORS

Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a rear

door so it can be opened from the outside

only, not from inside. We recommend us-

ing this feature whenever small children

are in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors

are closed and locked, especially

when small children are in the ve-

hicle. Along with the proper use of

seat belts, locking the doors helps

prevent the driver and passengers

from being thrown out from the ve-

hicle during an accident. It also helps

prevent the doors from being opened

unintentionally.

The windows can be operated with the

switch on each door.

The power windows work when the ignition

switch is in the “ON” position.

Key off operation: If both front doors are

closed, they work for 43 seconds even

after the ignition switch is turned off. They

stop working when either front door is

opened.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the driver’s door.

Normal operation: The window moves as

long as you hold the switch.

To open: Lightly push down the switch.

To close: Pull up the switch.

Power windows

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Automatic operation (to open only):

Push the switch completely down and then

release it. The window will fully open. To

stop the window partway, lightly pull the

switch up and then release it.

Window lock

switch

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’

WINDOWS

Use the switch on each passenger’s

door or the switches on the driver’s

door that control each passenger’s win-

dow.

The window moves as long as you hold

the switch.

To open: Push down the switch.

To close: Pull up the switch.

If you push in the window lock switch on

the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows

cannot be operated.

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CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you

must do the following.

 Before you close the power win-

dows, always make sure there is

nobody around the power windows.

You must also make sure the

heads, hands and other parts of the

bodies of all occupants are kept

completely inside the vehicle. If

someone’s neck, head or hands get

caught in a closing window, it

could result in a serious injury.

When anyone closes the power win-

dows, make sure he or she oper-

ates the windows safely.

 When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power

window switches without supervi-

sion. Use the window lock switch to

prevent them from making unex-

pected use of the switches.

 Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the igni-

tion key still inserted. They could

use the power window switches and

get trapped in a window. Unat-

tended children can be involved in

serious accidents.

To open the quarter window, pull the

latch handle toward you and swing it

fully out.

When closing the window, make sure it is

completely closed.

Quarter windows

(xtra–cab models)

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To unlock the rear window, pull the

latch handle toward you.

When closing the window, make sure it is

completely closed.

To open the tailgate, pull the handle up.

The support cables will hold the tailgate

horizontal.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” in

Section 2 for precautions in loading lug-

gage.

After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-

ward you to make sure it is securely

locked.

NOTICE

Avoid driving with the tailgate open.

To lower the tailgate fully, release the

support brackets from the lugs as

shown above.

NOTICE



Lower the tailgate gently when it is

unhooked.



Make sure the tailgate is securely

caught by the support brackets be-

fore closing the tailgate.

Rear window Tailgate

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To open the hood:

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood

is securely closed and locked. Other-

wise, the hood may open unexpected-

ly while driving and an accident may

occur.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the

auxiliary catch lever and lift the

hood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the

support rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see that

you have not forgotten any tools, rags,

etc. and return the support rod to its

clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the

hood and make sure it locks into place.

If necessary, press down gently on the

front edge to lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into

the slot, make sure the rod supports

the hood securely from falling down

on to your head or body.

Hood

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With tachometer

Without tachometer

This indicates that the fuel filler door

is on the left side of your vehicle.

Type A

Type B

Fuel tank cap

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1. Type A—

To open the fuel filler door, pull the

door toward out as shown.

Type B—

To open the fuel filler door, insert

the key and turn it counterclockwise.

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

 Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refueling.

The fumes are flammable.

 When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weath-

er, fuel under pressure could cause

injury by spraying out of the filler

neck if the cap is suddenly re-

moved.

 Do not fill a fuel container on a

plastic truck bed liner, a rubber

truck bed mat, or any other insulat-

ing material. A static electricity

charge could cause a spark and fire

hazard. The proper procedure is to

place an approved fuel container on

the ground away from the truck for

filling.

Type A

Type B

Type C

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn

the cap slowly counterclockwise,

then pause slightly before removing

it. After removing the cap, hang it

on the cap hanger (type A and C) or

hook it on the inside of the fuel

filler door (type B).

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh

when the cap is opened. When installing,

turn the cap clockwise till you hear a

click.

If the cap is not tightened securely, the

malfunction indicator lamp comes on.

Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

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The indicator lamp goes off after driving

several times. If the indicator lamp does

not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible.

CAUTION

 Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in

case of an accident.

 Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

cap for replacement. It is designed

to regulate fuel tank pressure.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you

must do the following.

 While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the heads, hands and other

parts of the bodies of all occupants

away from the roof opening. Other-

wise, they could be seriously in-

jured if the vehicle stops suddenly

or if the vehicle is involved in an

accident.

 Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

 Never attempt to remove the moon

roof panel while driving. Otherwise,

the panel may become a hazard by

falling into or flying off the vehicle.

 After installing the moon roof pan-

el, make sure they are firmly se-

cured by pushing up on the under-

side of the panel.

 Never put your hands between the

moon roof panel and the surround-

ing roof.

To tilt up the moon roof, first pull down

on the handle while pushing in one of

the lock buttons. Then push up the

moon roof until it locks.

After tilting up the moon roof, make sure

the handle is securely in place.

When closing the moon roof, slowly pull

down the handle while supporting the roof

with your hand. Close and lock the moon

roof by pushing the handle. Be sure to

use your palm to push the handle. After

closing the moon roof, make sure it is

securely locked.

Detachable moon roof—

—Moon roof precautions

—Tilting up and closing

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1. Pull the handle down while pushing

in one of the lock buttons.

2. Push in the retaining spring arms as

shown and push up the moon roof.

3. Push back the auxiliary catch to re-

lease it from the hook. Then lift the

moon roof panel and pull it out.

—Removing

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