2012 TOYOTA TACOMA instrument panel

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
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)
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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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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
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