2009 TOYOTA TACOMA lock

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2009
Tacoma
!A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guideis a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for
theOwner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Tacoma.
This Quick Reference Guideis not a full description of Tacoma
operations. Every Tacoma owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Assemble the jack handle.
(2) Insert the jack handle end into the lowering screw.
(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Regular cab models
-behind the seatbackDouble cab models
-under the rear seat
Access cab models
-under the rear seat
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
Front
Front
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)
Rear door
(1)
(3) (2)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry 6
Accessory meter 15
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 10
Cruise control 19
Door locks-Power 18
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals 17
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Parking brake 13
Power outlets 13
Rear differential lock 16
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seats-Folding rear 11
Seats-Head restraints 10
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9
“VSC OFF” button 19
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Doors-Child safety locks 21
Seat belts 20
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES

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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
Windshield 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 indicator1or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator1
Instrument panel
>>
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
3
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3
Rear differential lock indicator4
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator warning
1
Downhill assist control system indicator
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator
Cruise control indicator5
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF indicator2
4
If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s
Manual.
5If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

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Fuel tank door and cap
Hood release
NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Pull up latch and raise hoodTu r n
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Pull
Panic button
Push and hold
PushPush ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operationUnlocking operation
NOTE:If a door is not opened within
60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Pull

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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
Tu r n

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front
Separate seatBench seat
Position
Driver’s seat lumbar support (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Seats-Head restraints
Bench seat-Front Separate seats-Front
Lock release buttonLock release button
Clock
3
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
(1)(2)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Seats-Folding rear
Access cab
Double cab
(1)
(3)
(2)
Pull
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Raise the bottom cushion up while
pulling the lever until it locks.
(3) Push the bottom cushion down.
(1)
(5)
(3)
(2)
(4)
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Pass the seat belt through the seat
belt hangers.
(3) Remove the head restraint and
swing the bottom cushion.
(4) Attach the head restraints.
(5) Fold down the seatback.