2019 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5MultimediaOperating the multimedia system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ...................... 24
For safe driving ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 45
Safety information for children ........................ 50
Child restraint systems ........ 51
Installing child restraints ...... 55
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 68
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 69
Alarm ................................... 79
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 84
Gauges and meters............. 90
Multi-information display ..... 94
Fuel consumption information ...................... 101 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 104
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors ................................. 111
Tailgate .............................. 118
Smart key system .............. 123
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 131
Rear seats ......................... 133
Head restraints .................. 136
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 140
Inside rear view mirror ....... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 145
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 147
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) .............. 150
Power back window ........... 151
Moon roof .......................... 153
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation 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
4-4. Refueling Opening 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
• The 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
4Driving

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5-1. Basic OperationsAudio system types ........... 336
Audio system..................... 338
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 340
USB Port/AUX Port ........... 341
Basic audio operations ...... 343
5-2. Setup Setup menu ....................... 345
General settings ................ 346
Audio settings.................... 348
Display settings ................. 349
Voice settings .................... 350
5-3. Using the multimedia system Selecting the audio source ............................. 351
List screen operation ......... 352
Optimal use of the multimedia system .......... 354
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation ................. 355
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 357
5-6. Using an external device Listening to an iPod........... 362
Listening to a USB memory device................ 366
Using the AUX port ........... 370 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to use
wireless
communication ................ 371
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player
for the first time................ 377
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first time .... 378
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 379
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 381
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details................... 383
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings................ 384
5-8. Bluetooth
® audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio................................ 385
5-9. Bluetooth
® phone
Using a Bluetooth®
phone .............................. 386
Making a call...................... 388
Receiving a call ................. 391
Speaking on the phone...... 392
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 395
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 399
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ............................ 400
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 402
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 411
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®......................... 415
5-11. Using the voice command system
Voice command system .... 420
5Multimedia

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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
• Cargo lamp main switch ............................ 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 box .................. 449
Luggage compartment features ........................... 452
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 462• Sun visors ..................... 462
• Vanity mirrors................ 462
• Clock ............................. 463
• Power outlet (12 V DC) ...................... 464
• Power outlet
(120 V AC) .................... 465
• USB charging ports....... 470
• Wireless charger ........... 472
• Assist grips ................... 478
Garage door opener .......... 479
Compass ........................... 486 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 492
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 496
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 499
General maintenance ........ 501
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 504
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 505
Hood .................................. 507
Engine compartment ......... 509
Tires................................... 521
Tire inflation pressure ........ 530
Wheels............................... 533
Air conditioning filter .......... 536
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 539
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 542
Light bulbs ......................... 545
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 558
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 559
6Interior features7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 561
If you think something is wrong .............................. 566
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 567
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 568
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 575
If you have a flat tire .......... 597
If the engine will not start ................................. 612
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) .................... 614
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 616
If your vehicle overheats ... 620
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 622 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 626
Fuel information ................. 640
Tire information.................. 643
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 654
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 662
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 664
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 665
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)............................... 667
Camper information.................... 675
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 682
Alphabetical index ...................... 6869Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Audio Pl us or Entune Premium Audio, refer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL” for information regarding the multimedia system.
Audio system types: P. 336

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For your infor mation
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equi pment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the t ime of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrat ions may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you ma y hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and it does not indicate a malfunctio n.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for T oyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know tha t Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their per formance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota pro ducts. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its perf ormance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle afte r turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and m odification of your Toyota