2018 TOYOTA TACOMA instrument panel

4646-4. Other interior features
Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power c onsumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods, make sure that the power consumption
of all the connected power ou tlets are less than 120 W.
Type A (instrument panel)
Open the lid.
Type B (inside of the console box)
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock and
open the lid.
Power outlets (12 V DC)

4957-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. U se a sponge
or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obt ained by keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.
■ Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge . Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cut s.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
● Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components, etc., to malfunction or catch
fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle i nterior wet.
( P. 36)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or no t function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (esp ecially instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect
off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading t o an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

4967-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
● Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended perio ds of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with Toyota
Safety Sense P)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not to uch the lens.
( P. 230)

5407-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Checking and replacing fuses
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the
cover off.
Under the instrument panel
Remove the cover.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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6259-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for you r
Toyota. It is used in registeri ng the ownership of your vehicle .
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on t he Certification Label.
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
Vehicle identification
Access Cab modelsDouble Cab models
2TR-FE engine2GR-FKS engine

683Alphabetical index
Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission......... 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 205
S mode ................................. 204
Power mode switch............... 203
AUX port ................................... 341
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 453
Back window
Back window ......................... 150
Power back window .............. 151
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 551
Wattage ................................ 634
Battery ...................................... 516 If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 613
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 325
Warning message ................. 574
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 291
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ....... ................. 385
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 386
Bottle holders .......................... 448
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 513
Parking brake........................ 210
Warning buzzer..................... 566
Warning light ......................... 566
Warning message ................. 573
Brake assist ............................. 319
Brake Override System ........... 162
Break-in tips ............................. 163 Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................. 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 291 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 293
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 296
Camera mounting bracket ...... 477
Camper information ................ 671
Care .................................. 490, 494 Aluminum wheels ................. 491
Exterior ................................. 490
Interior .................................. 494
Seat belts.............................. 495
Cargo capacity......................... 174
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 443
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
CD player
*............................... 357
Certification label .................... 625
Chains ...................................... 326
Child restraint system............... 51 Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 62
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 60, 61
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 45
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 60
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...... 58, 59
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 60
Installing CRS with top tether strap........ 63, 65
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

687Alphabetical index
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*..... 371, 386
Head restraints ........................ 136
Headlights ................................ 211 Automatic High Beam ........... 215
Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs..... 545, 546
Wattage ................................ 634
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 432
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 428, 435
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 553
Wattage ................................ 634
Hill-start assist control............ 320
Hood ......................................... 505
Hooks Deck hooks ........................... 455
Grocery bag hooks ............... 460
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 140 I/M test ...................................... 502
Identification
Engine .................................. 625
Tire ....................................... 639
Vehicle .................................. 625
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 193, 196
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 441
Illuminated entry system ........ 443
Immobilizer system ................... 69
Indicators ................................... 87
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 498
Moon roof ............................. 156
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 521
Inside rear view mirror ............ 142
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 91
Interior lights ........................... 441 Personal lights ...................... 442
Switches ............................... 442
Wattage ................................ 634
Intuitive parking assist ........... 275
Function ................................ 275
Warning message......... 579, 579
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

689Alphabetical index
Personal lights ...................... 442
Replacing light bulbs............. 543
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Vanity lights .......................... 462
Wattage ................................ 634
Load capacity........................... 174
Lock steering column ............. 140
Luggage compartment features .................................. 452
Luggage storage box .............. 449
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 503
General maintenance ........... 499
Maintenance data ................. 622
Maintenance requirements ... 497
Resetting the maintenance required remainder light
or message........................ 498
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 566
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 426
Manual transmission ............... 207
Master warning light........ 567, 573
Meter Indicators ................................ 87
Instrument panel light control................................... 91
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ......................... 85
Warning message ................. 573
Meter control switches.............. 95 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 428, 435
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Vanity mirrors ....................... 462
Moon roof ................................. 153
Jam protection function ........ 154
Operation .............................. 153
MP3 disc
*................................. 357
Multi-information display.......... 94 Customizing vehicle features ................................ 97
Driving information.................. 95
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Navigation system-linked........ 94
Settings display ...................... 97
Switching the display .............. 95
Warning message................. 573
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 319
Multi-terrain Select .................. 310
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 90
Off-road precaution s ............... 329
Oil Engine oil .............................. 627
Differential oil ........................ 630
Manual transmission oil ........ 631
Transfer oil............................ 632
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”