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VSC OFF
The VSC OFF switch is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC,
VSC and Auto LSD functions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF switch
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 Only Max Capacity 115V AC/100W 
Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 115V AC/400W
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be 
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This featur\
e
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
Too high
Seat belts
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up, or squeeze lock
release to lower
Door locks-Power (if equipped)
LockUnlock
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2011
Tacoma
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This 
Quick Reference Guide is 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 Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual  located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’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 Guide is not a full description of Tacoma
operations. Every  Tacoma owner should review the  Owner’s
Manual that 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.
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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 Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Regular cab models -behind the seatback Double cab models
-under the rear seat
Access cab models -under the rear seat
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
(1)
(1)
Type A
Type B
(3)
(2)
(3)
(2)
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