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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
2013
TacomaINDEX
Engine maintenance  7
Fuel tank door and cap  6
Hood release    6
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry*  6
Air Conditioning/Heating  16
Audio  14-15
Automatic Transmission  8
Clock  16
Cruise control  13
Four-wheel drive  9
Lights & turn signals  12
Light control-Instrument panel  8
Parking brake  10
Power outlets  17
Rear differential lock  18
Seat adjustments-Front  10
Seats-Folding rear  11
Seats-Head restraints  10
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel  9
VSC  OFF switch  18
Windows-Power  12
Windshield wipers & washers  13
Door locks-Power  19
Doors-Child safety locks  20
Floor mat installation  23
Seat belts  19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  19
Spare tire & tools  21
Star Safety System
TM 22-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System  20
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND 
EMERGENCY FEATURES
* Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable \
options.
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OVERVIEW
Volume control buttons1,4
Telephone controls1,4
Voice command button1,4
“MODE” button1,4
“      ” buttons1,4
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector1
Emergency flasher button
Display audio system1,4
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator or front passenger airbag 
ON/OFF indicator
1
Parking brake lever2
Ignition switch
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlets
Seat heater switches
1
AUX or AUX/USB1 port
“A-TRAC” (Active traction control system) switch1
Cruise control1
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) button1  or clutch start cancel switch1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF switch
Power rearview mirror control switches1
1 If equipped2 Manual Transmission only3 Automatic Transmission only4 For details, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
TM, please consult the “Navigation 
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Volume control buttons1,4
Telephone controls1,4
Voice command button1,4
“MODE” button1,4
“      ” buttons1,4
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector1
Emergency flasher button
Display audio system1,4
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator or front passenger airbag 
ON/OFF indicator
1
Parking brake lever2
Ignition switch
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlets
Seat heater switches
1
AUX or AUX/USB1 port
“A-TRAC” (Active traction control system) switch1
Cruise control1
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) button1  or clutch start cancel switch1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF switch
Power rearview mirror control switches1
1  
If equipped2 Manual Transmission only3 Automatic Transmission only4 For details, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
TM, 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 downhill. 
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with 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
-
+
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.
Lock release lever
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, keep in 
“H2” position.
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