2008 TOYOTA TACOMA wheel

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Accessory meter 16
Air Conditioning/Heating16
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-Power 19
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals11
Light control-Instrument panel19
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 wheel 9
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 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 Warning System reset 20

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OVERVIEW
Volume control buttons (for audio)
“ ” buttons (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
Instrument panel
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Steering wheel
controls (if equipped)

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OVERVIEW
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section
1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,”
Tachometer
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Service indicator and reminder
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Gear shift position indicator*
* If equipped
Instrument cluster
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
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Section 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual.4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2008
Owner’s Manual.
5If this light flashes, refer to “Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch,” Section 1-3, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Automatic Transmission indicator
(5-speed)/(4-speed)
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn 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 Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system
indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags off
indicator5

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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,
and return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Tu r n
Push and
turn
Length
Angle
Lock release
lever
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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, Type 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 (Types 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.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Use ONLYwhen wheel spinning occurs in a ditch, or
on slippery or unpaved surfaces. DO NOT USE THE
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IN CONDITIONS OTHER
THAN SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL ONCE THE VEHICLE
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)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2 The 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

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
Light control-Instrument panel
VSC OFF
Lock
Unlock
Brightness
control
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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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Auto LSD (Auto Limited Slip
Differential)(if equipped)