2016 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Manual air conditioning
system............................. 370
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 376
Seat heaters ...................... 383
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 385
• Interior light ................... 386
• Front personal lights ..... 386
• Cargo lamp main
switch ............................ 3876-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 388
• Glove box...................... 389
• Front console box ......... 390
• Overhead console......... 390
• Cup holders .................. 391
• Bottle holders ................ 392
• Storage boxes............... 393
Luggage compartment
features ........................... 396
6-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 406
• Sun visors ..................... 406
• Vanity mirrors................ 406
• Clock ............................. 407
• Power outlets
(12 V DC) ...................... 408
• Power outlet
(120 V AC) .................... 409
• Wireless charger ........... 414
• Assist grips ................... 419
• Camera mounting
bracket .......................... 420
Garage door opener.......... 421
Compass ........................... 428

3706-1. Using the air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the tem-
perature control dial to the “MAX
A/C” position.
The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air intake selector
will be set to recirculated air mode.
: If equipped
Air conditioning controls

3716-1. Using the air conditioning system
6
Interior features
■Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn
the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns
off the fan.
■
Change the airflow mode
To select the airflow, set the air
outlet selector dial to the
desired position.
The positions between the air
outlet selections can also be
selected for more delicate
adjustment.
■
Other functions
●Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(P. 372)
●Defogging the windshield (P. 372)
●Defogging the outside rear view mirrors (P. 372)

3726-1. Using the air conditioning system
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from
outside the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recy-
cles air inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is
pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Set the air outlet selector dial to position.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recir-
culated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
■
Defogging the outside rear view mirrors
Defogger is used to defog to remove raindrops, dew and frost from
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Other functions

3736-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
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■Location of air outlets
Air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected airflow mode.
*: Double Cab models only
■
Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Open the vent
Close the vent
Air outlets
*
*
1
2

3746-1. Using the air conditioning system
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
●If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective
in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75F (24C) and air conditioning
system is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32F (0C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
■Air conditioning filter
P. 478

3756-1. Using the air conditioning system
6
Interior features
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use
during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
■To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers to
defog.

3766-1. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
The air conditioning system
switches between individual and
simultaneous mode each time
is pressed. (P. 378)
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls