2016 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

3856-2. Using the interior lights
6
Interior features
Interior lights list
Front interior light/personal
lights
Rear interior light (P. 386)
Engine switch light (vehicles
with a wireless remote control
system)Engine switch light (vehicles
with a smart key system)
Center tray light
Cargo lamp (if equipped)
(P. 387)1
2
3
4
5
6

3866-2. Using the interior lights
■Front
Off
Door position
The personal/interior lights
come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.
On
■Rear
Door position
The personal/interior lights
come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.
On
On/off
Interior light
1
2
3
1
2
Front personal lights

3876-2. Using the interior lights
6
Interior features
Off
Door position
The cargo lamp comes on when a
door is opened. They turn off when
the doors are closed.
On
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the main
switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes:
●Front personal lights
●Interior lights
●Cargo lamp (if equipped)
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 592)
Cargo lamp main switch (if equipped)
1
2
3

3886-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Bottle holders (P. 392)
Front console box (P. 390)
Overhead console
(if equipped) (P. 390)Glove box (P. 389)
Cup holders (P. 391)
Storage boxes (P. 393)1
2
3
4
5
6

3896-3. Using the storage features
6
Interior features
Open (pull the lever up)
Lock
Unlock
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may result in the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use
Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
Glove box
1
2
3

3906-3. Using the storage features
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
■Passing a cable from the console box
The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
Press the lid.
Front console box
Overhead console (if equipped)
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for storing
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the overhead console to open and the items inside
may fall out, resulting in an accident.

3916-3. Using the storage features
6
Interior features
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Cup holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

3926-3. Using the storage features
Front door
Front console box
Rear door (Double Cab models only)
■When using the holder as a bottle holder
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders