Toyota Tacoma Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
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
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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 (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................. 164
2-3. Operating the li
ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch
................. 165
Fog light switch................... 167
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 168
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Before driving
2
When driving
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3
4
5
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control...................... 171
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)............................... 174
Four-wheel drive system..... 178
Active traction control
system .............................. 182
AUTO LSD system.............. 184
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 186
Downhill Assist Control
system .............................. 189
Clutch start cancel switch ... 191
Driving assist systems ........ 192
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions
(4WD models and
PreRunner)....................... 198
Cargo and luggage ............. 203
Vehicle load limits............... 208
Winter driving tips ............... 210
Trailer towing ...................... 214
Dinghy towing ..................... 234
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
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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
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3
4
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6
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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. 165
Pictorial index
Exterior
Hood
P. 370
Windshield wipers
P. 168
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 165
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 68
Regular Cab models
Front turn signal lights and daytime
running lights
P. 153, 166
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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. 165
Side doors
P. 35
Stop/tail lights
P. 165
Tailgate
P. 40
License plate lights
P. 165
Back window
P. 73
: If equipped
8
Pictorial index
Exterior
Access Cab models
Headlights
P. 165
Hood
P. 370
Windshield wipers
P. 168
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 165
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 68
Front turn signal lights and daytime
running lights
P. 153, 166
Fog lights
P. 167
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. 165
Side doors
P. 35
: If equipped
Stop/tail lights
P. 165
Tailgate
P. 40
License plate lights
P. 165
Access doors
P. 39
Back window
P. 73
10
Pictorial index
Exterior
Double Cab models
Headlights
P. 165
Hood
P. 370
Windshield wipers
P. 168
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 165
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 68
Front turn signal lights and daytime
running lights
P. 153, 166
Fog lights
P. 167
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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. 165
Side doors
P. 35
: If equipped
Stop/tail lights
P. 165
Tailgate
P. 40
License plate lights
P. 165
Back window
P. 73
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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
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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. 174
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. 164
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. 182
AUX port
P. 271
Power outlet
P. 324
Passenger airbag
off switch
1
P. 95
Front-wheel drive
control switch
2
P. 178
Cigarette lighter
P. 323
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
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