2012 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn th\
e
audio system OFF.

>>
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.
CD player
Volume control
AUX audio port

Push “CD • AUX” or “AUX” button after inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio
port to listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle\
’s speaker
system while in AUX mode.
Type AType B

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To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Fan speed
Temperature selector
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce
window fogging.
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF (if equipped)
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air.
Use O N LY when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch, or on slippery or unpaved
surfaces. DO NOT USE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IN CONDITIONS OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL. UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL
ONCE THE VEHICLE MOVES OUT OF THE TROUBLE SPOT.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on this system before
attempting to use it.
Rear differential lock (if equipped)
Rear differential
lock/unlock
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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
120V AC (if equipped)
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 120V AC/100W
Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 120V AC/400W
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking your
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone \
and the
system.
Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),”\
Section 3-4 in
the Owner’s Manual , for more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Voice command system
VolumeOFF/Ends a call
ON/Starts a call
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child res\
traint
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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After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or repl\
aced, turn
the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “ SET” button until indicator
blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initi\
alization to
complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manualfor tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then\
remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
If tire pressure indicator is
on, check/adjust each tire.
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only f\
rom the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)
Rear door
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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 seatTool bag
Jack
Tool bagJack
Tool bag
Jack
(1)
(3)
(2)
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine p\
ower and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is travelin\
g.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC\
reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by "pulsing" brake pressure to \
each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and provides the maximum brake effectiveness fo\
r
the current road conditions.
Toyota's ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup b\
y
"pulsing" each wheel's brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the maximum
traction that the current road conditions will allow, helping you stay in control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then a\
dd braking
pressure to decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than
just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine p\
ower, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. \
This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help you drive\
safely.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain stability and balance when braking. Abrupt stops cause the vehicle to tilt
forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to \
sudden
stops by redistributing brake force to maximize the braking effectivenes\
s of all
four wheels. All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety System
TM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart
Stop Technology (SST).
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