2018 TOYOTA TACOMA wheel

1413-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and caus e an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causi ng an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Also, the ho rn may not
sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

1423-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Inside rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be r educed
by operating the lever.
Normal position
Anti-glare position
The rear view mirror’s position ca n be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
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1433-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
Auto anti-glare insi de rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehi cles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti- glare function mode
On/off
When the automatic anti-glare function is in on mode, the indicator illumi-
nates.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The function will set to on mode each time the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position.
Pressing the button turns the function to off mode. (The indica tor also turns
off.)
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The function will set to on mode each time the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to off mode. (The indica tor also turns
off.)
Ty p e AType B

1443-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
■To prevent sensor error (vehicl es with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an ac cident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

1453-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
Outside rear view mirrors
To select a mirror to adjust, turn
the switch.
Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch. Up
Right
Down
Left
Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.
Adjustment procedure
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Folding the mirrors

1463-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 428, 435)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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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

1614-1. Before driving
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Driving
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 210), and shift the shift lever to P
(  P. 201).
Vehicles without a smart key sys tem: Turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system : Press the engine switch to stop
the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 2 1 0 )
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 207)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R needed.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOC K” position to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Automatic transmission
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lev er to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerato r pedal at the same time as gradu ally
releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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