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1. Front fog light switch
2. Rear differential lock switch or “AUTOLSD” 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 manual on −off switch
15. Air conditioning controls
16. Power outlet
17. Emergency flasher switch
18. Cigarette lighter
19. Parking brake lever (manual transmission)
LS11004a
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys12
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Engine immobilizer system 15
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Wireless remote control 16
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Side doors 20
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Access doors 23
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Power windows 24
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Rear window 27
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Tailgate 27
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Hood 29
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Fuel tank cap 30
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SECTION 1 2
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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCCID:MOZRI−21BTY
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS −210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
LS12010a
1. LOCK switch
2. UNLOCK switch
3. Alarm switch
The wireless remote control system is
designed to lock or unlock all doors or
activate the alarm from a distance with-
in approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the ve-
hicle.
When you operate any switch, push it
slowly and securely.
Wireless remote control—
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The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the fol-
lowing instructions in order not to cause
damage to the transmitter.
Do not leave the transmitter in places
where the temperature becomes high
such as on the dashboard.
Do not disassemble it.
Avoid knocking it hard against other
objects or dropping it.
Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote con-
trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.
If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the doors or alarm, or
operate from a normal distance:
Check for closeness to a radio trans-
mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.
The battery may be depleted. Check
the battery in the transmitter. To
replace the battery, see “—Replacing
battery” on page 19. If you lose your transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an
accident. (See “If you lose your wireless
remote control transmitter” on page 322 in
Section 4.)
MODEL/FCC IDs:
Transmitter: GQ43VT20T
Receiver: GQ43VT29R
IC (Canada) IDs:
Transmitter: 1470A 1T
Receiver: 1470A 1R
MADE IN U.S.A.
This complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.LS12011b
Locking operation
LS12012b
Unlocking operation
—Locking and unlocking
doors
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212005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
Vehicles with a power door lock system—
When the interior light switch is in the
“DOOR” position, and all the doors are
unlocked using either the key or wireless
remote control transmitter, the interior light
will come on and remain on for about 15
seconds before fading out. (For further in-
formation, see “Interior light” on page 139
in Section 1−5.)
LS12005
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK KNOB
Move the lock knob.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.
The front doors can be opened by pulling
the inside handles even if the lock knobs
are in the locked position.
CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the
front doors while driving. The doors
will open and an accident may occur.
Toyota strongly recommends that all
children be placed in the rear seat of
the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the ve-
hicle.
Vehicles with power door lock system—
The door will not lock if the key is left in
the ignition switch when closing the front
doors.
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LS12006a
Driver’s side
LS12007a
Passenger’s side
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch down on the
front side.
To unlock: Push the switch down on the
rear side.
Operating the switch simultaneously locks
or unlocks all the doors.
If you do either of the following, no door
can be unlocked with the power door lock
switch.
Lock all the doors with the key or wire-
less remote control transmitter when all
the doors are closed.
Open the driver ’s door or front passen-
ger’s door and move the inside lock
knobs of both front doors to the lock
position, then close the doors.
The power door lock switch can be reset
in the following ways.
Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
Unlock all the doors with the key or
wireless remote control transmitter.
Unlock the driver’s door or front pas-
senger ’s door with the inside lock
knob, and then unlock all the doors
with the power door lock switch.
LS12008
REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS
(double cab models only)
Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”
position as shown on the label.
When the child −protector is locked, you
cannot open the rear door by the inside
door handle. We recommend using this
feature whenever small children are in the
vehicle.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Audio system
Reference192
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Using your audio system 193
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Audio remote controls 211
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Audio system operating hints 212
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SECTION 1 8
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Some parts of the audio system can be
adjusted using the switches on the steer-
ing wheel.
Details of the specific switches, controls,
and features are described below.1. Volume control switch
2. “ ” switch
3. “MODE” switch
Audio remote controls (steering switches)
LS18008a