2016 TOYOTA TACOMA service

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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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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.

1714-1. Before driving
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Driving
●The gross trailer weight must never exceed the TWR described in
the table. (P. 172)
●The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described in the table. (P. 172)
●The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indicated
on the Certification Label.
●The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR
indicated on the Certification Label.
●If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control
device with sufficient capacity is required.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distrib-
uting hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
Weight limits
Access Cab modelsDouble Cab models

1784-1. Before driving
Use the wire harness stored in the
rear end of the vehicle.
■Service connector for towing brake controller (vehicles with a towing
package)
Connecting trailer lights
Your vehicle is equipped with a service
connector for the trailer brake controller
as shown.

2704-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle

2754-6. Driving tips
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Driving
■Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off-road,
consult the following organizations.
●State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
●State Motor Vehicle Bureau
●Recreational Vehicle Clubs
●U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and espe-
cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc., adhering or trapped
on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss
of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

3315-9. Bluetooth® phone
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Multimedia
Making a call
Display the phone screen. (P. 329)
Select the “Dial Pad” tab and enter a phone number.
To delete the input phone number, select .
For the first digit, you can enter “+” by selecting “” for a while.
Press the switch on the steering wheel or select .
You can dial a number from the contact data imported from your cellu-
lar phone. The system has one contact for each registered phone. Up
to 2500 contacts may be stored in each contact. (P. 331)
Display the phone screen. (P. 329)
Select “Contacts” tab.
Choose the desired contact to call from the list.
Choose the number and then press the switch on the steering
wheel or select .
You can transfer the phone numbers in a Bluetooth
® phone to the sys-
tem.
Operation methods differ between PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
compatible and PBAP incompatible Bluetooth
® phones. If the cellular
phone does not support either PBAP or OPP (Object Push Profile)
service, you cannot transfer contacts.
Once a Bluetooth® phone is registered, you can make a call
using the following procedure:
Dialing
Dialing from the contacts list
When the contact is empty
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3355-9. Bluetooth® phone
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Multimedia
Speaking on the phone
Select “-” or “+”. You can also adjust the volume using the steering
switches or the volume knob.
Select “Mute”.
When using phone services such as an answering service or a bank,
you can store phone numbers and code numbers in the contact.
Select “0-9”.
Input the number.
■Release Tones
“Release Tones” appear when a continuous tone signal(s) contain-
ing a (w) is registered in the contact list.
●Select “Release Tones”.
The following screen is displayed when speaking on the phone.
To adjust the call volume
To prevent the other party from hearing your voice
Inputting tones
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