Toyota Tacoma Owner's manual

2007

Pocket Reference Guide

Customer Experience Center

1-800-331-4331

MN 00452-PRG07-TAC

Printed in USA 08/06

2007

Tacoma

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Removing the spare tire

21

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Assemble the jack handle.

Insert the jack handle end into the lowering

screw.

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and

jack positioning procedures.

Regular cab models

-behind the seatback

Double cab models

-under the rear seat

Access cab models

-under the rear seat

Tool bag

Jack

Tool bag

Jack

Tool bag

Jack

Front

!

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Pocket 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 Pocket 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, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years

of satisfied driving in your new Tacoma.

This Pocket 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

this reference guide and throughout the

Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe

operating instructions to help you avoid

injury or equipment malfunction.

All information in this Pocket Reference

Guide is current at the time of printing.

Toyota reserves the right to make changes

at any time without notice.

This vehicle will handle and maneuver

differently from an ordinary passenger car

because it is also designed for off-road use. It

has a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles. Refer to the Owner’s

Manual for important rollover information.

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to

be opened only from the outside.

Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)

Rear door

1

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

INDEX

Item Page no.

OVERVIEW

Engine maintenance 7

Fuel tank door release and cap 6

Hood release 6

Indicator symbols 4-5

Instrument cluster 4

Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry 6

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Accessory meter 16

Air Conditioning/Heating 16

Audio 14-15

Auto LSD (Auto Limit e d Slip Differential) 19

Automatic Transmission 8

Bottle holders 18

Clock 10

Cruise control 17

Cup holders 18

Door locks 19

Four-wheel drive 9

Lights & turn signals 11

Light control-Instrument panel 19

Manual Transmission 8

Parking brake 13

Power outlets 13

Rear differential lock 17

Seat adjustments-Front 10

Seats-Head restraints 10

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9

Windows-Power 12

Windshield wiper & washer 12

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks 21

Seat belts 20

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anc h o r 20

Spare tire & tools 21

Tire Pressure Warning System reset 20

3

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

2

OVERVIEW

Volume control buttons (for audio)

“ ” switch (for audio)

“MODE” button (for audio)

Front fog light switch

1

Rear differential lock switch

1

115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch

1

Instrument panel light control

Headlight and turn signal controls

Wiper and washer controls

Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector

1

Audio system

Clock

Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer

indicator

1

Front passenger seat belt reminder

Front passenger occupant classification indicator

1

or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator

1

Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch

1

Air Conditioning controls

12V DC Power outlet

Emergency flasher switch

12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter

Parking brake lever (stick type)

2

Cruise control

1

Ignition switch

Roll sensing curtain shield airbags OFF switch

“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button

1

or clutch

start cancel switch

1

“VSC OFF” switch

1

Power rear view mirror control switches

1

If equipped

2

Manual Transmission only.

Automatic Transmissions are equipped with a

parking brake pedal.

Instrument panel

>

Steering wheel

controls (if equipped)

5

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

4

OVERVIEW

1

For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual.

2

If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section

1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.

3

If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,”

Section 1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.

4

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2007

Owner’s Manual.

5

If this light flashes, refer to “Roll sensing of curtain shield

airbags off switch,” Section 1-3, 2007 Owner’s Manual.

Tachometer

Speedometer

Odometer and two trip meters

Service indicator and reminder

Engine coolant tem p e r a t u r e

Fuel gauge

Tri p meter reset knob

Gear shift position indicator

Instrument cluster

Automatic Transmission indicator

(5-speed)/(4-speed)

Driver/Front passenger seat belt

reminder

1

Charging system war n i n g

1

Low engine oil pressure warnin g

1

Brake system warning

1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

Engine oil rep l a c e m e n t reminder

1

Anti-lock Brake System warning

1

Front passenger occupant classification

indicator

When the anti-lock brake system (ABS) function is in

action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and

hear a noise. In t h i s situation, to let the anti-lock

brake system work for you, just hold the brake pedal

down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will

result in reduced braking performance.

Indicator symbols

Headlight low bea m indicator

Headlight high bea m indicator

Tu r n signal indicator

Four-wheel drive indicator

2

Low speed four-wheel drive indicator

2

Rear differential lock indicator

3

Slip indicator

Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator

warning

1

Downhill assist control indicator

“AUTO LSD” indicator

Cruise control indicator

4

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature

warning

1

Low Tire Pressure Warning

1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system

indicator

Open door warning

1

Airbag SRS war n i n g

1

Roll sensing curtain shield airbags off

indicator

5

7

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

6

OVERVIEW

Windshield washer fluid tank

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil filler cap

Power steering fluid reservoir

Engine oil level dipstick

Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including

oil changes, will help extend the life of

your vehicle and maintain performance.

Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty

Information Booklet,” “Scheduled

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement.”

Fuel tan k door release and cap

Engine maintenance

Hood release

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is

not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator

may illuminate.

4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine

6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine

Pull

Pull up latch and

raise hood

Tu r n

Alarm operation

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within

30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.

Push

Push an d hold

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Pull

9

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

8

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

1

The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake

pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”

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.

5-speed models

4-speed models

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 fue l economy and performance under

normal driving conditions, keep in “H2” position.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length,

then return lever.

Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle

is in motion.

Park

1

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

Fourth gear

Park

1

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

Fourth gear

Park

1

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

Tacoma is available with optional 5-speed or

6-speed Manual Transmission. For safety, the engine

will not start unless the clutch pedal is FULLY

depressed.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Manual Transmission ( i f equipped)

Tu r n

Push an d

turn

Length

Angle

Lock release

lever

Tu r n

11

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

10

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat adjustments-Front

Separate seat

Bench seat

Position

Lumbar support*

Seatback angle

* If equipped

Seats-Head restraints

Bench seat-FrontSeparate seat-Front

Lock release button

Lights & turn signals

Turn signals

Headlights

High be a m flasher

Low be a m

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Headlights

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)

Automatically turns on the turn signal lights at a

reduced intensity.

-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns

lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the lock

switch on remote may be pushed.

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights

are on low beam.

Parking lights

Right turn

Push

Lane change

Left turn

High be a m

Clock

H- Hour set

M- Minute set

(1)

(2)

13

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Parking brake

12

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windshield wiper & washer

Interval wipe

Single wipe

Slow

Manual Transmission

Set

Release

(1)

Push

button

(2)

Tu r n and

push in

lever

Fast

Pull to wash and wipe

Adjust in t e r v a l

With intermittent wiper

Without intermittent wiper

Pull to wash and wipe

Single wipe

Slow

Fast

Automatic Transmission

Set: Depress

Release: Depress again

Windows-Power ( i f equipped)

Access cab models

Up

Down

Driver side

Window lock switch

Up

Down

Double cab models

Up

Down

Driver side

Window

lock

switch

Up

Down

Automatic down operation (driver side only)

Push the switch completely down and release to

fully open. To stop window midway, lightly pull up

on the switch.

Window lock switch Deactiv a t e s all passeng e r

windows. Driver’s window rem a i n s operable.

Power outlets

12V DC

115V AC (if equipped)

ON/OFF switch

Green

indicator

Yellow

indicator

Right side

of bed

Push

Key must be in the “ON” position to be us e d .

The engine must be runnin g for use.

Yellow Light Only Max Capacity 115V AC/100W

Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 115V AC/400W

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

15

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

14

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Type 2 additional function s

Type 3 additional functions

Audio

Eject CD

Push to turn

ON/OFF

View CD

information

Push to

adjust

tone &

balance

Seek

station/

CD tr a c k

select

Station/CD

track scan

Mode

View radio

and CD

information

Preset buttons - functions in othe r

modes in d i c a t e d below number

View genre

with RDS

system

Traffic information

Load CD(s)

“ - + ”

Volume control

“”

-In radio mode

Push to select a preset station; push and hold to

seek the next strong s t a t i o n .

-In CD mode

Push to skip up or down to the next/previous

track.

“MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode.

Push and hold to turn the audio system “OFF.”

>

Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

RADIO

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and

hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a

beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to sel e c t .

To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan

preset stations. Push again to hold selection.

RDS (Radio Data System - FM, Type 3 only)

-Push “TYPE” to select station genre.

-Push steering wheel switches “ ” or “ ,” or

preset button (1-6) to select stations within g e n r e .

-Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted

from radio station s .

>

CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.”

Push again to hold selection.

CD changer (Type 2 and 3 only)

- To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.

- To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until

you hear a bee p . Insert one disc. Shutter will close

and then re-open for next disc.

Type 1

17

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

16

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating

Fan speed

Temperature

Air flow vent

In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”

indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.

Fresh or recirculate cabin air

Air Conditioning ON/OFF (if equipped)

Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then

change to recirculate for cooler a i r.

Use ONLY when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch, or

on slippery or unpaved surfaces. DO NOT USE THE

REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IN CONDITIONS OTHER

THAN SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.

UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL ONCE THE VEHICLE

MOVES OUT OF THE TROUBLE SPOT.

Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details

on this system before attempting to use it.

Rear differential lock (if equipped)

Rear differential

Lock/Unlock

Cruise control (if equipped)

1

The set spe e d may also be cancelled by depressing

the brake pedal.

2

The set spe e d may be resumed once vehicle speed

exceeds 25 mph.

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

System ON/OFF

Resume

2

/Increase speed

Set/Decrease speed

Cancel

1

Accessory meter (if equipped)

E/M (English/Metric) button To select Fahrenheit

or Celsius.

Compass

Outside temperature display

19

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

18

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Door locks (if equipped)

Light control-Instrument panel

VSC OFF

Lock

Unlock

Brightness

control

-

Briefly push the “VSC OFF” switch to activate Auto

LSD. To deactiv a t e , briefly push the switch again.

Note: ON LY works in 2-wheel drive at speeds

under 62 mph. Should ON LY b e used when

wheel spinning occurs on slippery or

unpaved surfaces.

Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on

this system before attempting to use it.

+

Bottle holders

Front door

Rear door

(Double ca b only)

Center console-Rear

Cup holders

Bench seat and

separate seats

(Automatic Transmission)

Separate seats

(Manual Transmission)

Separate seats

(Automatic Transmission)

Front console Center console

Auto LSD (Auto Limited Slip

Differential)(if equipped)

20

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

If belt is fully extended, then retrac t e d even

slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,

unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to

help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how

to install a child restraint system, refer to the

Owner's Manual.

Keep as low on

hips as possible

Take up

slack

To o high

Seat belts

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up, or

squeeze lock

release to lower

Tire Pressure Warning System reset

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the

tires (including spare), indicator comes on. Pushing

“ SET” bu t t o n should not turn off the light.

Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the

light after a few minutes . After replacing/rotating

tire or wheels, push and hold “ SET” button until

the indicator blinks thre e times.

Refer to the Owner’s M a n u a l for more details.

2007

Tacoma

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Removing the spare tire

21

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Assemble the jack handle.

Insert the jack handle end into the lowering

screw.

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and

jack positioning procedures.

Regular cab models

-behind the seatback

Double cab models

-under the rear seat

Access cab models

-under the rear seat

Tool bag

Jack

Tool bag

Jack

Tool bag

Jack

Front

!

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Pocket 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 Pocket 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, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years

of satisfied driving in your new Tacoma.

This Pocket 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

this reference guide and throughout the

Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe

operating instructions to help you avoid

injury or equipment malfunction.

All information in this Pocket Reference

Guide is current at the time of printing.

Toyota reserves the right to make changes

at any time without notice.

This vehicle will handle and maneuver

differently from an ordinary passenger car

because it is also designed for off-road use. It

has a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles. Refer to the Owner’s

Manual for important rollover information.

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to

be opened only from the outside.

Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)

Rear door

1

2007 TACOMA from Sep. ’06 Prod. (OM35877U)

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

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

Instrument cluster overview 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION

1

−

1

2

2007 TACOMA from Sep. ’06 Prod. (OM35877U)

1. Side vents

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Glove box

5. Automatic transmission selector lever

or manual transmission gear shift lever

6. Cup holders

7. Tire pressure warning reset switch

8. Auxiliary box

9. Hood lock release lever

10. Parking brake pedal

(automatic transmission)

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Instrument panel overview

Bench seat

LS11001b

3

2007 TACOMA from Sep. ’06 Prod. (OM35877U)

1. Side vents

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Garage door opener box or accessory

meter

5. Personal lights

6. Auxiliary boxes

7. Power door lock switches

8. Power window switches

9. Glove box

10. Automatic transmission selector lever

11. Rear console box

12. Bottle holders

13. Cup holders

14. Tire pressure warning reset switch

15. Hood lock release lever

16. Parking brake pedal

17. Window lock switch

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Separate seats with automatic transmission

LS11002b

4

2007 TACOMA from Sep. ’06 Prod. (OM35877U)

1. Side vents

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Garage door opener box or accessory

meter

5. Personal lights

6. Auxiliary boxes

7. Power door lock switches

8. Power window switches

9. Glove box

10. Rear console box

11. Bottle holders

12. Cup holders

13. Manual transmission gear shift lever

14. Tire pressure warning reset switch

15. Hood lock release lever

16. Window lock switch

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Separate seats with manual transmission

LS11003b

5

2007 TACOMA from Sep. ’06 Prod. (OM35877U)

1. Front fog light switch

2. Rear differential lock switch

3. Power outlet main switch

4. Instrument panel light control dial

5. Headlight and turn signal switches

6. Audio remote control switches

7. Wiper and washer switches

8. Front drive control switch knob

9. Audio system

10. Clock

11. Engine immobilizer system indicator

light

12. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light

13. Front passenger occupant classification

indicator lights or passenger airbag on−

off indicator lights

14. Passenger airbag off switch

15. Air conditioning controls

16. Power outlet

17. Emergency flasher switch

18. Cigarette lighter

19. Parking brake lever (manual

transmission)

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LS11004b

6

2007 TACOMA from Sep. ’06 Prod. (OM35877U)

20. Cruise control switch

21. Ignition switch

22. Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags

off switch

23. “DAC” switch or clutch start cancel

switch

24. “VSC OFF” switch

25. Power rear view mirror control switches

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