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.................. 30
Keys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing
and
locking the doors ............. 32
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors ............................ 35
Access doors (Access Cab
models only)....................... 39
Tailgate ................................ 40
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)................................ 45
Front seats ........................... 45
Rear seats (Access Cab and
Double Cab models) .......... 50
Head restraints..................... 54
Seat belts ............................. 56
Steering wheel ..................... 62
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror.................................. 63
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 66
1-4. Opening a
nd closing the
windows............................ 69
Power windows .................... 69
Back window (vehicles with
sliding type)........................ 71
1-5. Refueling............................. 72
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 72
1-6. Theft deterrent system....... 76
Engine immobilizer system... 76
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................... 78
1-7. Safety information .............. 79
Correct driving posture ......... 79
SRS airbags ......................... 81
Front passenger occupant
classification system........... 97
Child restraint systems ....... 104
Installing child restraints ..... 109
2-1. Driving procedures........... 128
Driving the vehicle .............. 128
Engine (ignition) switch....... 138
Automatic
Transmission
...... 141
Manual Transmission ......... 144
Turn signal lever ................. 147
Parking brake ..................... 148
2-2. Gauges and meters .......... 150
Gauges and meters ............ 150
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 153
Accessory meter................. 156
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
.............................. 157
Headlight switch ................. 157
Fog light switch................... 159
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 160
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Before driving
2
When driving
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................... 163
Cruise control...................... 163
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror) ..... 166
Four-wheel drive system..... 170
Active traction control
system .............................. 174
AUTO LSD system.............. 176
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 178
Downhill Assist Control
system .............................. 181
Clutch start cancel switch ... 183
Driving assist systems ........ 184
2-5. Driving information........... 190
Off-road precautions
(4WD models and
PreRunner) ....................... 190
Cargo and luggage ............. 195
Vehicle load limits ............... 199
Winter driving tips ............... 201
Trailer towing ...................... 205
Dinghy towing ..................... 218
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger...... 220
Air conditioning system ....... 220
3-2. Using the audio
system............................. 228
Audio system types ............ 228
Using the radio ................... 231
Using the CD player ........... 237
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 244
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 253
Operating the sub woofer
(on some Access Cab
models) ............................ 256
Using the AUX adapter....... 257
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 259
3-3. Using the hands-free
phone system (for
cellular phone)................ 262
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 262
Using the hands-free phone
system.............................. 266
Making a phone call ........... 274
Setting a cellular phone...... 279
Security and system
setup ................................ 284
Using the phone book ........ 287
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 294
Interior lights list ................. 294
Interior light ....................... 295
Personal lights................... 295
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Interior and exterior
features
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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3-5. Using the storage
features ........................... 296
List of storage features....... 296
Glove box ......................... 296
Console boxes ................. 297
Cup holders...................... 298
Bottle holders ................... 300
Auxiliary boxes ................. 302
Overhead console ............ 304
3-6. Other interior features ..... 305
Sun visors .......................... 305
Vanity mirrors ..................... 306
Clock .................................. 307
Outside temperature display
(vehicles with accessory
meter)............................... 308
Cigarette lighter.................. 309
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 310
Power outlet (if 115V AC
equipped) ......................... 311
Seatback table ................... 317
Floor mat ............................ 318
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 319
Garage door opener box .... 328
Compass (vehicles with
accessory meter).............. 332
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 338
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 338
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 340
4-2. Maintenance...................... 343
Maintenance
requirements .................... 343
General maintenance ......... 345
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 348
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................... 349
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 349
Hood ................................... 353
Engine compartment .......... 355
Tires.................................... 373
Tire inflation pressure ......... 381
Wheels................................ 386
Air conditioning filter ........... 388
Wireless remote control
battery .............................. 391
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 393
Light bulbs .......................... 403
5-1. Essential information ....... 414
If your vehicle needs to be
towed................................ 414
If you think something is
wrong................................ 420
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 421
Event data recorder ............ 422
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Maintenance and care
5
When trouble arises
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency....................... 424
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 424
If you have a flat tire............ 433
If the engine will not start .... 449
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.................... 450
If you lose your keys ........... 451
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 452
If your vehicle overheats ..... 456
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 459
6-1. Specifications.................... 462
Maintenance data (fuel, oil
level, etc.) ......................... 462
Fuel information .................. 479
Tire information ................... 482
6-2. Customization ................... 493
Customizable features ........ 493
Items to initialize ................. 494
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 496
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 497
Camper information ............ 499
Abbreviation list........................ 506
Alphabetical index .................... 508
What to do if... ........................... 517
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Vehicle specifications
7
For owners
Index
6
Headlights
P. 157
Pictorial index
Exterior
Hood
P. 353
Windshield wipers
P. 160
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 157
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 66
Regular Cab models
Front turn signal lights
P. 147
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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P. 373
P. 433
P. 381
P. 482
Fuel filler door
P. 72
Rear turn signal lights
P. 147
Rear side marker lights
P. 157
Side doors
P. 35
Stop/tail lights
P. 157
Tailgate
P. 40
License plate lights
P. 157
Back window
P. 71
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
Exterior
Access Cab models
Headlights
P. 157
Hood
P. 353
Windshield wipers
P. 160
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 157
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 66
Front turn signal lights
P. 147
Fog lights
P. 159
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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P. 373
P. 433
P. 381
P. 482
Fuel filler door
P. 72
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 147
Rear side marker lights
P. 157
Side doors
P. 35
: If equipped
Stop/tail lights
P. 157
Tailgate
P. 40
License plate lights
P. 157
Access doors
P. 39
Back window
P. 71
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Pictorial index
Exterior
Double Cab models
Headlights
P. 157
Hood
P. 353
Windshield wipers
P. 160
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 157
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 66
Front turn signal lights
P. 147
Fog lights
P. 159
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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
Information
P. 373
P. 433
P. 381
P. 482
Fuel filler door
P. 72
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 147
Rear side marker lights
P. 157
Side doors
P. 35
: If equipped
Stop/tail lights
P. 157
Tailgate
P. 40
License plate lights
P. 157
Back window
P. 71
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Pictorial index
Interior
Seat belts
P. 56
SRS driver airbag
P. 81
Head restraints
P. 54
Bottle holders
2
P. 300
Seatback table
1
P. 317
SRS side airbags
P. 81
Floor mats
P. 318
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 81
Rear seats
2
P. 50
Front seats
P. 45
Glove box
P. 296
Front console box
2
P. 297
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
P. 63
Sun visors
P. 305
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 81
Vanity mirrors
P. 306
Interior light
P. 295
Rear view monitor system
3
P. 166
Overhead console
1
P. 304
Garage door opener box
1
P. 328
Compass
1
P. 332
Personal lights
1
P. 295
Outside temperature display
1
P. 308
Accessory meter
1
P. 156
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. 69
Window lock switch
1
P. 69
Inside door lock button
P. 36
15
Bench type front seat
Separated type front seats with an automatic transmission
Shift lever
P. 141, 144
Cup holders
P. 298
Shift lever
P. 141
Cup holders
P. 298
1
: If equipped
Shift lock override button
P. 450
Cup holders
P. 298
Shift lock override button
2
P. 450
2
: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
16
Separated type front seats with a manual transmission
Shift lever
P. 144
Cup holders
P. 298
Pictorial index
Interior
17
Rear console box
P. 297
Auxiliary boxes
P. 302
Access Cab models
Back window
lock release lever
P. 71
Sub woofer
P. 256
: If equipped
18
Double Cab models
Cargo net hooks
2
P. 327
Bottle holders
P. 300
Pictorial index
Interior
Grocery bag hooks
P. 326
Back window lock
release lever
1
P. 71
Flashlight holder
P. 325
Storage boxes
P. 324
2
: Vehicles with sub woofer
1
: If equipped
19
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
Auxiliary box
P. 302
Gauges and meters
P. 150
Hood lock release lever
P. 353
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 62
Bottle holders
P. 300
Parking brake pedal
P. 148
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 373
: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
20
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system
P. 228
Air conditioning system
P. 220
A-TRAC switch
3
P. 174
AUX adapter
P. 257
Power outlet
P. 310
Passenger airbag
off switch
1
P. 93
Front-wheel drive
control switch
2
P. 170
Cigarette lighter
P. 309
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
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