2018 TOYOTA TACOMA lights

3254-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate t o the prevailing outside tempera-
tures. • Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t 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 fr ozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to p revent 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 ic e 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 roa d con-
ditions.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a ma n-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle

3495-2. Setup
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Multimedia
Display settings
Press the “SETUP” button.
Select “Display” on the “Setup”
screen.Adjust screen contrast/bright-
ness
Adjust screen contrast/bright-
ness of the rear view monitor
camera
Changes to day mode.
Select “General” or “Camera” on t he “Display Settings” screen.
Adjust the display as desir ed by selecting “+” or “-”.
When the headlights are tur ned on, the screen dims.
However, the screen can be switched to day mode by selecting “D ay
Mode”.
The screen will stay in day mode when the headlights are turned on until
“Day Mode” is selected again.
Settings are available for adjus ting the contrast and brightness
of the screen.
Screen for display settings
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Adjusting the screen contrast/brightness
Day mode
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6Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system............................. 426
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 432
Seat heaters ...................... 439
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 441• Interior light ................... 442
• Front personal lights ..... 442
• C argo lamp main
s witch ............................ 443 6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 444• Glove box...................... 445
• Front console box ......... 446
• Overhead console......... 446
• Cup holders .................. 447
• Bottle holders ................ 448
• Storage boxes............... 449
Luggage compartment features ........................... 452
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 462• Sun visors ..................... 462
• Vanity mirrors................ 462
• Clock ............................. 463
• Pow er outlets
(12 V DC ) ...................... 464
• Power outlet
(120 V AC) .................... 465
• Wireless charger ........... 470
• Assist grips ................... 476
• C amera mounting
bracket .......................... 477
Garage door opener.......... 478
Compass ........................... 485

4416-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior lights list
Front interior light/personal
lights　　　　　 ( P. 4 4 2 )
Rear interior light ( P. 4 4 2 )
Engine switch light (vehicles
with a wireless remote control
system) Engine switch light (vehicles
with a smart key system)
Center tray light
Cargo lamp (if equipped)
( P. 443)1
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4426-2. Using the interior lights
■FrontOff
Door position
The personal/interior lights
come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.
On
■RearDoor position
The personal/interior lights
come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.
On
On/off
Interior light
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Front personal lights

4436-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Off
Door position
The cargo lamp comes on when a
door is opened. They turn off when
the doors are closed.
On
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine sw itch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/un locked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the main
switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automati cally after 20 min-
utes:
● Front personal lights
● Interior lights
● Cargo lamp (if equipped)
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be chang
ed.
(Customizable features : P. 649)
Cargo lamp main sw itch (if equipped)
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4626-4. Other interior features
Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.
Open the cover
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors (if equipped)
NOTICE
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while th e engine is
stopped.

4676-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
■If the engine is started with th e power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is st ationary.
■ The protection circuit may be act ivated to cut the power supply if any of
the following conditions apply:
● The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
● Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.
● Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100 W, have been
used continuously for a long time period.
● The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, a ir conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of
time.
■ If the protection circuit is act ivated and the power supply is cut, conduct
the following procedure:
Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the parking
brake.
Check and ensure the following conditions:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
The shift lever is in P or N.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within
the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance is n ot bro-
ken.
Press the power outlet main switch again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool th e tempera-
ture down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the pow er outlet
main switch on again.
If the power supply does not resume even after the above procedure has
been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
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