2005 TOYOTA TACOMA lock

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Here are some common reception prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a prob-
lem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifting stations—Generally, the
effective range of FM is about 40 km (25
miles). Once outside this range, you may
notice fading and drifting, which increase
with the distance from the radio transmit-
ter. They are often accompanied by distor-
tion.
Multi−path—FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this
happens, the signals will cancel each oth-
er out, causing a momentary flutter or
loss of reception.
Static and fluttering—These occur when
signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or
other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swapping—If the FM signal you
are listening to is interrupted or weak-
ened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, your radio may
tune in the second station until the origi-
nal signal can be picked up again. AM
Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere—especially at night.
These reflected signals can interfere with
those received directly from the radio sta-
tion, causing the radio station to sound
alternately strong and weak.
Station interference—When a reflected sig-
nal and a signal received directly from a
radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broad-
cast.
Static—AM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening, or electri-
cal motors. This results in static.
CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC
PLAYER AND DISCS
Type 2 and type 3—The player is in-
tended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.)
discs only.
Extremely high temperatures can keep
your compact disc player from working.
On hot days, use the air conditioning
to cool the vehicle interior before you
listen to a disc.
Bumpy roads or other vibrations may
make your compact disc player skip.
If moisture gets into your compact disc
player, you may not hear any sound
even though your compact disc player
appears to be working. Remove the
disc from the player and wait until it
dries.
CAUTION
Compact disc players use invisible la-
ser beam which could cause hazard-
ous radiation exposure if directed
outside the unit. Be sure to operate
the player correctly.

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To cool off your Toyota after it has
been parked in the hot sun, drive with
the windows open long enough for the
hot air to escape. This operation allows
the air conditioning to cool the interior
more quickly.
Make sure the air intake grilles in front
of the windshield are not blocked (by
leaves or snow, for example).
On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshield. The windshield could
fog up because of the difference in air
temperature on the inside and outside
of the windshield.
Keep the area under the front seats
clear to allow air to circulate through-
out the vehicle.
On cold days, set the fan speed to
high for a minute to help clear the
intake ducts of snow or moisture. This
can reduce the amount of fogging on
the windows.
When driving on dusty roads, close all
windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended
that the air intake selector be set to
FRESH and the fan speed selector to
any setting except “OFF”.
Air flow selector settingsOperating tips
LS19002
Double cab models

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Accessory meter226
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Clock 231
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Cigarette lighter 231
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Power outlet 231
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Glove box 236
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Garage door opener box 236
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Auxiliary boxes 239
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Rear console box 241
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Cup holders 241
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Bottle holders 243
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Storage boxes 244
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Flashlight holder 244
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Seatback table 245
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Cargo net hooks 245
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Grocery bag hooks 246
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Deck hooks 246
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Deck rails 246
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Floor mat 249
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SECTION 1 10

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LS10038a
CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling
calibration)
Sometimes the direction display on the
compass may not change after a turn. To
rectify this, stop the vehicle and push and
hold the “E/M” button until the “CAL” indi-
cation appears on the compass display.
(At this time, the compass display is
locked in “N”.)
LS10039
Drive the vehicle in a circle at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less. If there is not enough space
to drive in a circle, drive around the
block.
When the “CAL” indication goes off and
the compass returns to the normal mode,
calibration is complete.
If calibration cannot be performed because
of the magnetized vehicle etc., take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer.Perform circling calibration just after
you have purchased your Toyota. And
then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, re-
placed or disconnected.
Do not perform circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
During calibration, do not operate elec-
tric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with
the calibration.
CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration,
be sure to secure a wide space,
and watch out for people and ve-
hicles in the neighborhood. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while
performing circling calibration.
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.

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LS10001
To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o’clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time in-
dication will be reduced.
LS10002
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
After it finishes heating up, it automati-
cally pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the “ACC” position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.
LS10003
The power outlet is designed for power
supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position for the power outlets to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity
over the total capacity of 12V/120W.
 To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Clock Cigarette lighterPower outlet (12 VDC)

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LS10020
To use the rear console box, raise the
console box lid while pushing the lock
release button.
LS10021
The rear console box is equipped with
the flexible cargo net.
The flexible cargo net is detachable.The cup holders are designed for hold-
ing cups or drinkcans securely.
Type A and B—The cup holder can be
adjustable to the size of the cups or
drinkcans by changing the holder posi-
tion and the arm position, as shown.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else other than
cups or drinkcans in the cup holder,
as such items may be thrown about
in the compartment and possibly in-
jured people in the vehicle during
sudden braking or in an accident.
Rear console box
Cup holders

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CAUTION
When you secure cargo with the deck
rails, be sure follow the instructions
below in order to avoid the cargo
coming loose:
Do not install accessories (tiedown
cleats, storage boxes, etc.) at more
than the following number of loca-
tions per deck rail:
Side rail:Short deck—Max. 3 locations
Long deck—Max. 4 locations
Headboard rail: Max. 3 locations
Spread out tiedown/support loca-
tions evenly along the length of the
rails.
Do not exceed a total tensile load
of 200 kg (440 lb.) per deck rail.
To prevent luggage or cargo from
sliding forward during braking,
make sure the deck rail accessories
such as storage box are securely
attached on the deck rails.
LS10055a
1: Locking plate
2: Thumb wheel
3: Tiedown cleat
The deck rail system enables you to
insert and move tiedown cleats to
their best location along deck rails to
secure a load.
LS10056a
12.7 mm
(0.5 in.)
1: Deck rail
2: Detent
3: Locking plate
INSTALLING THE TIEDOWN CLEAT: 1. Loosen the thumb wheel in a coun- terclockwise motion, and depress the
wheel so locking plate maintains
12.7 mm (0.5 in.) gap.
—Tiedown cleats

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LS10057a
2. Insert the locking plate into the deckrail, rotate the tiedown cleat 90 ,
and release the thumb wheel.
LS10058
3. Slide the cleat to the closest detent in the rail system. You will feel that
the locking plate snaps into a det-
ent.
LS10059a
4. Tighten the thumb wheel in a clock-wise motion until the clutch mecha-
nism ratchets.