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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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After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, 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 initialization to 
complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the  Owner’s Manual for 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.
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
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)
Rear door
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, 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 initialization to 
complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the  Owner’s Manual for 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.
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
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
(1)
(3)
(2)
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