2015 TOYOTA TACOMA door lock

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
1
Before driving
Slide the tailgate a little to the
right to unhook the left side.
To attach the tailgate, follow the
removal procedure in reverse
order.
Rear step bumper
For rear end protection and eas-
ier step-up loading.
To get on the rear step bumper,
use the shaded area in the illus-
tration.
CAUTION
■Before removing the tailgate (vehic les with rear view monitor system)
Disconnect the wire harness between the back-up camera and the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or damage to the vehicle compo-
nents.
■ Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive with the tailgate open.
● Do not let anyone ride on the rear step bumper.

44 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness (vehicles with rear view
monitor system)
Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before open the tailgate.
■ To prevent damage to the camera lens (vehicles with rear view monitor
system)
Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.
■ After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
■ To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to chocking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfas-
tened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
■ Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
● If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Toyota dealer.
■ Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident. ( P. 58)
■ Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.

72 1-4. Opening and closing the windows
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ Operating the power windows af ter turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
CAUTION
■ Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. ( P. 71)
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 142)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 134)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 142)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 138)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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■Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
■ Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start (vehic les with engine immobilizer system)
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 77)
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Shift the shift lever to P (auto-
matic transmission) or N (man-
ual transmission). ( P. 134
138)
Push in the key and turn to the
LOCK position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly in either direc-
tion.

154 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front turn signal
lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the park-
ing brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
Type A: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Automatic light off system
Opening the driver’s door with the engine switch in the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion will turn the headlights and tail lights off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

Interior and exteriorfeatures3
235
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 236
3-2. Using the multimedia system Multimedia system types .............................. 243
Entune Audio ................... 245
USB port/AUX port ........... 249
Setup menu...................... 250
Basic audio operations..... 256
Using the radio ................. 261
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs .... 263
Listening to an iPod ......... 270
Listening to a USB memory device .............. 276
Using the AUX port .......... 281
Connecting Bluetooth
®.... 282
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio .............................. 304
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................. 305
Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab
models) .......................... 334
Detachable pole antenna .......................... 335 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 338
• Interior light .................... 339
• Personal lights ............... 339
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 340
• Glove box....................... 341
• Front console box .......... 341
• Cup holders ................... 342
• Bottle holders ................. 344
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 345
• Overhead console .......... 348
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 349
Vanity mirrors ................... 350
Clock ................................ 351
Power outlets (12 VDC) ... 352
Power outlet (120 VAC) ... 353
Seat heaters..................... 359
Seatback table ................. 361
Floor mat .......................... 362
Luggage compartment features .......................... 364
Garage door opener......... 373
Compass (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror) ............. 381