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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
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
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Steering wheel
controls (if equipped)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section
1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,”Section 1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2007
Owner’s Manual.
5If this light flashes, refer to “Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch,” Section 1-3, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
Tachometer
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Service indicator and reminder
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Tr i p meter reset knob
Gear shift position indicator
Instrument cluster
Automatic Transmission indicator
(5-speed)/(4-speed)
Driver/Front passenger seat belt
reminder1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1Front passenger occupant classification
indicator
When the anti-lock brake system (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the anti-lock
brake system work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking
performance.
Indicator symbols
Headlight low beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Tu r n signal indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
2
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator2
Rear differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator
warning
1
Downhill assist control indicator
“AUTO LSD” indicator
Cruise control indicator4
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
warning1
Low Tire Pressure Wa r n i n g1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system
indicator
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Roll sensing curtain shield airbags off
indicator5

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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)
Tu r n
Push and
turn
Length
Angle
Lock release
lever
Tu r n

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Ty p e 2 additional functions
Ty p e 3 additional functions
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFFView CD
information
Push to
adjust
tone &
balance Seek
station/
CD track
selectStation/CD
track scan
Mode
View radio
and CD
information Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated below number
View genre
with RDS
system
Tr a f f i c information
Load CD(s)
“-+”
Volume control
“”
-In radio mode
Push to select a preset station; push and hold to
seek the next strong station.
-In CD mode
Push to skip up or down to the next/previous
track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode.
Push and hold to turn the
audio system “OFF.”
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Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and
hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a
beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan
preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
RDS (Radio Data System - FM, Ty p e 3 only)
-Push “TYPE”
to select station genre.
-Push steering wheel switches “ ” or “ ,” or
preset button (1-6) to select stations within genre.
-Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted
from radio stations.
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CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.”
Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Type 2 and 3 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close
and then re-open
for next disc. Ty p e 1

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating
Fan speed
Temperature
Air flow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “OFF”)to reduce window fogging.
Fresh or recirculate cabin air
Air Conditioning ON/OFF (if equipped)
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then
change to recirculate for cooler air.
Use ONLYwhen wheel spinning occurs in a ditch, or
on slippery or unpaved surfaces. DONOT USE THE
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IN CONDITIONS OTHER
THAN SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL ONCE THE VE
HICLE
MOVES OUT OF THE TROUBLE SPOT.
Refer to your Owner’s Manualfor complete details
on this system before attempting to use it.
Rear differential lock (if equipped)
Rear differential
Lock/Unlock
Cruise control (if equipped)
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed
exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume
2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Accessory meter (if equipped)
E/M (English/Metric) buttonTo select Fahrenheit
or Celsius.
Compass
Outside temperature display

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Door locks (if equipped)
Light control-Instrument panel
VSC OFF
Lock
Unlock
Brightness
control
-
Briefly push the “VSC OFF” switch to activate Auto
LSD. To deactivate, briefly push the switch again.
Note: ONLY works in 2-wheel drive at speeds
under 62 mph. Should ONLY be used when
wheel spinning occurs on slippery or
unpaved surfaces.
Refer
to the Owner‘s Manualfor more details on
this system before attempting to use it.
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Bottle holders
Front door
Rear door
(Double cab only)
Center console-Rear
Cup holders
Bench seat and
separate seats
(Automatic Transmission)
Separate seats
(Manual Transmission)
Separate seats
(Automatic Transmission)
Front consoleCenter console
Auto LSD (Auto Limited Slip
Differential)(if equipped)

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how
to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner's Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up
slack
To o high
Seat belts
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up, or
squeeze lock
release to lower
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (including spare), indicator comes on. Pushing
“SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating
tire or wheels, push and hold “ SET” button until
the indicator
blinks three times.
Refer to the
Owner’s Manualfor more details.