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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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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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INDEX
Engine maintenance7
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release  6
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry 6
Accessory meter15
Air Conditioning/Heating16
Audio14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 9
Cruise control13
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals12
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Parking brake10
Power outlets 17
Rear differential lock16
Seat adjustments-Front10
Seats-Folding rear 11
Seats-Head restraints10
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9
VSC OFF switch17
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Door locks-Power 19
Doors-Child safety locks20
Seat belts19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor19
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
OVERVIEW
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 indicator or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator
1
Instrument panel
>>
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
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Open door warningAutomatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)/(4-speed)
Low fuel level warning
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 indicator1,4
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Downhill assist control system indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
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 indicator1,2
4
If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” S\
ection 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
5If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 201\
1 Owner’s Manual.
Active traction control system indicator1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
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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 hood Turn to open
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Pull
Panic button
Push and hold
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operationUnlocking operation
NOTE:If a door is not opened within
30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Pull
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.
Length
Angle
Lock release lever
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.
Turn
Push and turn
Turn
Clock
H-Hour set
M- Minute set
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Parking brake
Manual Transmission
SetRelease
(2) Turn and push in lever
Automatic Transmission
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
(1) Push button
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
(1) (2)
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Seats-Folding rear
Access cab
Double cab
(1)(2)
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Raise the bottom cushion up while pulling the lever until it locks\
.
(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.
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