2012 TOYOTA TACOMA differential

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCYFEATURES
1
INDEX
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry16
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
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
Floor mat installation23
Seat belts19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor19
Spare tire & tools 21
Star Safety SystemTM22-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Parking brake pedal
3
Front fog light switch1
Rear differential lock switch1
120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF) switch
1
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button1or clutch start cancel switch1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF switch
Power rearview mirror control switches1
1
If equipped2Manual Transmission only3 Automatic Transmission only4 For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “ Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual .”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune, please consult the “ Navigation System
With Entune Quick Reference Guide ” or www.toyota.com/entune.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
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
3
If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.4If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” S\
ection 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.5If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 201\
2 Owner’s Manual.
Active traction control system indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
Traction control OFF indicator1
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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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