2012 TOYOTA TACOMA ignition

2
OVERVIEW
Volume control buttons (for audio)
Telephone controls1,4
Voice command button1,4
“MODE” button (for audio)
“ ” buttons (for audio)
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector
1
Emergency flasher button
Audio system
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator
1
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator or front passenger air\
bag
ON/OFF indicator
1
Parking brake lever2
Ignition switch
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlets
AUX or AUX/USB
1port
“A-TRAC” (Active traction control system) switch1
Cruise control1
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
>>
4883_2012Tacoma_TEXT.qxd 8/24/11 1:57 PM Page 2

8
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to \
shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h 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
-
+
4883_2012Tacoma_TEXT.qxd 8/24/11 1:59 PM Page 8

12
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the front
turn signal lights upon starting engine and releasing parking brake.
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off when driver’s door
is opened with the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” po\
sition.
Front fog lights come on only when the
headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
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.
Type AType B
Headlights
Parking lights
4883_2012Tacoma_TEXT.qxd 8/24/11 2:01 PM Page 12

20
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
4883_2012Tacoma_TEXT.qxd 8/24/11 2:06 PM Page 20