2010 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

7
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine

8
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The engine 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
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+

9
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
Tu r n

10
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front
Separate seatBench seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Driver’s seat lumbar support (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Seats-Head restraints
Bench seat-Front Separate seats-Front
Lock release buttonLock release button
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
(1)(2)

11
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seats-Folding rear
Access cab
Double cab
(1)(2)
(1) Stow the seatbelt buckles.
(2) Raise the bottom cushion up while pulling the lever until it locks.
(1)
(5)
(3)
(2)
(4)
(1) Stow the seatbelt buckles.
(2) Pass the seatbelt 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.

12
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe Adjust frequency*
With intermittent wiper
Without intermittent wiper
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Access cab models
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Up
Down
Double cab models
Up
Down
Driver side
Window lock switch
Up
Down
Automatic down operation (driver side only)
Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop
window midway, lightly pull up on the switch.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable. * Intermittent windshield
wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.

13
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Parking brake
Manual Transmission
Set Release
(2) Turn and
push in lever
Automatic Transmission
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Power outlets
12V DC
115V AC (if equipped)
3
ON/OFF switch
Green light
Yellow light
Right side
of bed
Push
Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
The engine must be running for use.
Yellow Light OnlyMax Capacity 115V AC/100W
Green & Yellow LightsMax Capacity 115V AC/400W
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
(1) Push button

14
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Type 2 additional functions
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFFPush to adjust
tone & balance
Seek station/
CD track selectView text
Mode Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated below number
Load CD(s)
Ty p e 1
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.
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Type 2 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.
Playback
Seek station/
Search playback
Push to skip
up/down folder
and radio
category type