2004 TOYOTA TACOMA AUX

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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 theauxiliary catch l ever 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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WHEN INSTALLING ON THE REAR SEAT
(xtracab models):
Raise the bottom cushion before instal-
ling the child restraint system.
If your child restraint system is too large,
you can use the folding table as an auxil-
iary support. For instructions about how to
stand the table, see “Rear cup holder
(xtra−cab models)” in Section 1 −10.(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION
An infant seat must be used in rear
facing position only.CAUTION
Never install a rearfacing child re-
straint system on the right front seat
with the passenger airbag manual on
off switch in the “ON” position. In
the event of an accident, the force of
the rapid inflation of the front pas-
senger airbag can cause death or se-
rious injury to the child.
—Installation with 3point type
seat belt
(vehicles with passenger
airbag manual onoff switch)

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Type 1: AM·FM radio (with cassette and
compact disc changer controllers)
Type 2: AM·FM radio/cassette player (with
compact disc changer controller)
Type 3: AM·FM radio/cassette player/com-
pact disc player (with compact disc
changer controller)
This section describes some of the basic
features on Toyota audio systems. Some
information may not pertain to your sys-
tem.
Your audio system works when the ignition
key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push “PWR/VOL” or “PWR·VOL” to turn
the audio system on and off.
Push “AM”, “FM1·2”, “TAPE”, “CD” or
“AUX” to turn on that function without
pushing “PWR/VOL” or “PWR·VOL”.
You can turn on each player by inserting
a cassette tape or compact disc.
You can turn off each player by ejecting
the cassette tape or compact disc. If the
audio system was previously off, then the
entire audio system will be turned off
when you eject the cassette tape or com-
pact disc. If the another function was pre-
viously playing, it will come on again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS
Push “AM”, “FM1·2”, “TAPE”, “CD” or
“AUX” if the system is already on but you
want to switch from one function to anoth-
er.
ReferenceUsing your audio system—
—Some basics

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Sound balance adjustment function—
This knob is also used to adjust the
sound balance between the front and rear,
and the right and left speakers.
For front/rear adjustment, push “CTRL /
MODE” repeatedly until “FAd” appears on
the display. Then turn the knob to adjust
the front/rear balance.
The display will show the range from
“FAd−F7” to “FAd −R7”.
For left/right adjustment, push “CTRL /
MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” appears on
the display. Then turn the knob to adjust
the left/right balance.
The display will show the range from
“BAL −L7” to “BAL −R7”.
AUX (Auxiliary button)
This button is used to operate each player
when a cassette tape player, compact disc
player or compact disc changer is
equipped with this radio player.
With cassette tape player
Push “AUX” to switch from radio to cas-
sette operation. If the audio system is off,
you can turn on the cassette player by
pushing “AUX”. In both cases, a cassette
must already be loaded in the player. With compact disc player or compact
disc changer
Push “AUX” to switch from radio to com-
pact disc operation. If the audio system is
off, you can turn on the compact disc
player by pushing “AUX”. In both cases,
a disc must already be loaded in the
player.
When the audio is set into compact disc
operation, the display shows the track or,
track and disc number currently being
played. Each time you push “AUX”, the
system c
hanges to the automatic changer.
If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-
tem will display one of the six following
error messages.
If “WAIT” appears on the display, it indi-
cates that the inside of the player unit
may be too hot due to the very high ambi-
ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag-
azine from the player and allow the player
to cool down.
If “Err 1” appears on the display, it
indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it
was inserted up −side down. Clean the
disc or insert it correctly.
If “Err 2” appears on the display, it
indicates no disc is loaded inside the
magazine. Insert a disc. If “Err 3” or “Err 4” appears on the
display,
it indicates there is a trouble in-
side the system. Eject the disc or maga-
zine. Set the disc or magazine again.
If “OPEn” appears on the display, it
indicates the compact disc changer lid is
open. Close the compact disc changer lid.
If the malfunction is not rectified, take
your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
DISC 
Compact disc changer only—
By using this button, you can select a
disc you wish to listen to.
Push either side of the button until the
number of the disc you want to listen to
appears on the display.
Dolby 
B NR∗
If you are listening to a tape that was
recorded with Dolby  B Noise Reduction,
push the “
” button. The “ B” will
appear on the display. Push the button
again to turn off Dolby B NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-
tion, play your tapes with this button on
or off according to the mode used for
recording the tape.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 192
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Power outlets 193
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Glove box 194
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Auxiliary box 194
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Rear console boxes 195
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Front cup holder 196
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Rear cup holder 198
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Seatback table 199
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Grocery bag and cargo net hooks 200
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Floor mat 200
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Installing front license plate 201
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To open the glove box door, pull the
lever.
On some models, the glove box light will
come on when the glove box is open with
the instrument panel lights on.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
To use the box, do the following.
Pull up on the lock release lever and
open the lid.
This box is equipped with a coin holder
and a cassette tape holder.1. Coin holder: To use it, push coins down into the holder. The coin holder
is detachable.
To remove: Pull the coin holder straight
up.
To install: Push the coin holder straight
down.
2. Cassette tape holder: The dividing plate for the cassette tape holder is detach-
able.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
Glove box Auxiliary box
(xtracab models)