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INDEX
ItemPage 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 Limited Slip Differential)19
Automatic Transmission 8
Bottle holders 18
Clock 10
Cruise control 17
Cup holders 18
Door locks 19
Four-wheel drive9
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 wheel9
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wiper & washer 12
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 21
Seat belts 20
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Wa r n i n g System reset 20
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Vo l u m e control buttons (for audio)
“ ” switch (for audio)
“MODE” button (for audio)
Front fog light switch
1
Rear differential lock switch1
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
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 indicator1
or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator1
Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch1
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Emergency flasher switch
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
Parking brake lever (stick type)
2
Cruise control1
Ignition switch
Roll sensing curtain shield airbags OFF switch
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button
1or clutch
start cancel switch1
“VSC OFF” switch1
Power rear view mirror control switches1
1
If equipped2Manual Transmission only.
Automatic Transmissions are equipped with a
parking brake pedal.
Instrument panel
>>
Steering wheel
controls (if equipped)
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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’sWarranty
I
nformation Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Fuel tank 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
6cylinder (1GR-FE) engine
Pull
Pull up latch and
raise hoodTu r n
Alarm operation
Keyless entry
Locking operationUnlocking operation
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Push
Push and holdPush ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Pull
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
1The 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 fuel 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.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park1
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 Manualfor more details.
Manual Transmission (if equipped)
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Push and
turn
Length
Angle
Lock release
lever
Tu r n