2018 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

1533-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
Moon roof
Opens the moon roof*
Closes the moon roof*
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: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.
Opening and closing
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Tilting up and down
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■The moon roof can be operated 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.
■ Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame wh ile the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.
■ To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this positio n can help reduce
wind noise.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the su nshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

1553-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
■When the moon roof d oes not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
● If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” (sliding close) switch.
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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-
ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
● If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” (tilt up) switch
*1 until the moon roof moves into
the tilt up position and stops.
Release the “UP” (tilt up) switch once and then press and hold the “UP”
(tilt up) switch again.
*1
The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.
*2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 sec ond.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to
be performed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 seconds pause,
automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and h old the
“CLOSE” (sliding close) or “UP” (tilt up) switch, and the moon roof will tilt
up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down , open and
close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and
then release the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
■ Moon roof open reminder function
An alarm will sound and message will be shown on the multi-info rmation dis-
play when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not fu lly closed and
the engine switch off.
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■When the battery is disconnected
The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper ope ration.
Push and hold the switch toward the “UP” (tilt up) side or “CLOSE” (slid-
ing close) side.
After the moon roof will tilt up and down, release the switch.
To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic opening and
closing functions work properly.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 649)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Closing the moon roof
● The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. In
order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, d o not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and ot her passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is be ing oper-
ated.
● 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.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the j am protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.
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Operation of each component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle............. 160
Cargo and luggage ........... 170
Vehicle load limits ............. 174
Trailer towing .................... 175
Dinghy towing ................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 193
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system)..................... 196
Automatic transmission ..... 201
Manual transmission ......... 207
Turn signal lever ............... 209
Parking brake .................... 210
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 211
Automatic High Beam ....... 215
Fog light switch ................. 220
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 221

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4Driving
4-4. RefuelingOpening the fuel tank cap .................................. 224
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 228
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 235
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 249
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 257
Cruise control .................... 271
Intuitive parking assist ....... 275
Rear view monitor system............................. 281
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 291
• T he Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 293
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 296
Four-wheel drive system ... 299
AUTO LSD system ............ 303 Rear differential lock
system ............................ 305
Active traction control system ............................ 308
Multi-terrain Select ............ 310
Crawl Control .................... 314
Clutch start cancel switch .............................. 318
Driving assist systems ...... 319
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 325
Off-road precautions ......... 329

1604-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
P. 193, 196
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 2 0 1 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 1 0 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accele ra-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depre ssed, shift the shift lever to 1.
(  P. 207)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 1 0 )
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( P. 201)
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shi ft the shift
lever to N. ( P. 207)
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
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