2016 TOYOTA TACOMA heater

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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 ............................ 387
6-3. 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 box .................. 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 ........................... 4287-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 434
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 437
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 440
General maintenance ........ 442
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 445
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 446
Hood .................................. 448
Engine compartment ......... 450
Tires................................... 462
Tire inflation pressure ........ 472
Wheels............................... 475
Air conditioning filter .......... 478
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 481
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 484
Light bulbs ......................... 487
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 500
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency.................. 501
6Interior features7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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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

3836-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
Seat heaters
: If equipped
WARNING
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
●Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

3846-1. Using the air conditioning system
Turns the seat heaters on
Drivers side
Front passenger side
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator (amber) light up
during operation.
■The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■When not in use
Turn the seat heaters off by pressing the button. The indicator light turns off.
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WARNING
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in
electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be
thoroughly dried before use.
●Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
●Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
●When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.
●Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dealer for
any necessary repairs.
■To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric appliances before
use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the following:
●Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
●Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.
●Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following actions:
●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
●Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
●Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.
●Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
●Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
●Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.

5879-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim

626Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 50
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ............... 560
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 152
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 147
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Removed wireless remote
control/electronic key
battery precautions ............. 483
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 383
Child-protectors....................... 113
Cleaning ........................... 434, 437
Aluminum wheels.................. 434
Exterior ................................. 434
Interior................................... 437
Seat belts .............................. 438
Clock
*....................................... 407
Compass .................................. 428
Condenser ................................ 456
Console box ............................. 390
Consumption screen ........... 94, 98
Cooling system ........................ 454
Capacity ................................ 573
Checking ............................... 454
Engine overheating ............... 561
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 270
Crawl Control ........................... 259
CRS ............................................. 51
Cruise control .......................... 215
Cup holders.............................. 391
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 592Daytime running light
system.................................... 205
Deck hooks .............................. 399
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 372, 379
Windshield .................... 372, 379
Differential................................ 574
Dimensions .............................. 566
Dinghy towing.......................... 186
Display
Drive information .................... 94
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning message................. 519
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 446
Door lock
Doors .................................... 109
Key ....................................... 109
Smart key system ................. 110
Wireless remote control ........ 109
Doors ........................................ 109
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 113
Door lock .............................. 111
Door windows ....................... 145
Open door warning light ....... 512
Open door warning
message............................. 524
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Driving ...................................... 154
Break-in tips.......................... 156
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving assist system ............ 264
Procedures ........................... 154
Winter drive tips .................... 270
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Flat tire...................................... 536
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid
Automatic transmission......... 575
Brake .................................... 576
Power steering ...................... 576
Washer ................................. 461
Fog lights ................................. 207
Replacing light bulbs............. 493
Switch ................................... 207
Wattage ................................ 578
Four-wheel drive system ........ 244
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights ............... 386
Front seats ............................... 129
Adjustment ............................ 129
Cleaning................................ 437
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 134
Seat heaters ......................... 383
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 203
Replacing light bulbs............. 491
Wattage ................................ 578
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 492
Turn signal lever ................... 201
Wattage ................................ 578
Fuel ........................................... 570
Capacity ................................ 570
Fuel gauge .............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system.... 509
Information ............................ 579
Refueling............................... 211
Type ...................................... 570
Warning light ......................... 512
Warning message ................. 523Fuel consumption
Average fuel
consumption ................... 94, 98
Current fuel
consumption ................... 94, 98
Fuel filler door ......................... 213
Fuel pump shut off system..... 509
Fuses ........................................ 484
Garage door opener ................ 421
Gas station information .......... 640
Gauges ....................................... 88
Glove box ................................. 389
Grocery bag hooks.................. 404
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