2019 TOYOTA TACOMA service

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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
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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten sioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when unde r the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judg ment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistake s that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.

1844-1. Before driving
Use the wire harness stored in the
rear end of the vehicle.
The tow lighting system is
designed for 54 watts/4.5 amps of
electrical current per side (right
and left) for the trailer brake/turn
light functions.
Please contact your Toyota dealer
with any questions or concerns.
■ Service connector for towing br ake controller (vehicles with a towing
package)
Connecting trailer lights
Your vehicle is equipped with a service
connector for the trailer brake controller
as shown.

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

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Driving
■Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your veh icle off-road,
consult the following organizations.
● State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
● State Motor Vehicle Bureau
● Recreational Vehicle Clubs
● U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
WARNING
■ Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
● Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.
● Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and espe-
cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
● Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after dr iving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
● After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc. , check that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc., adheri ng or trapped
on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
● When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss
of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chass is.

3885-9. Bluetooth® phone
Making a call
Display the phone screen. (P. 3 8 6 )
Select the “Dial Pad” tab a nd enter a phone number.
To delete the input phone number, select .
For the first digit, you can enter “+” by selecting “ ” for a while.
Press the switch on the steering wheel or select .
You can dial a number from the contact data imported from your cellu-
lar phone. The system has one contact for each registered phone . Up
to 2500 contacts may be stored in each contact. (P. 388)
Display the phone screen. ( P. 3 8 6 )
Select “Contacts” tab.
Choose the desir ed contact to call from the list.
Choose the number and then press the switch on the steering
wheel or select .
You can transfer the phone numbers in a Bluetooth
® phone to the sys-
tem.
Operation methods differ between PBAP (Phone Book Access Profil e)
compatible and PBAP incompatible Bluetooth
® phones. If the cellular
phone does not support either PBAP or OPP (Object Push Profile)
service, you cannot t ransfer contacts.
Once a Bluetooth® phone is registered, you can make a call
using the following procedure:
Dialing
Dialing from the contacts list
When the contact is empty
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3925-9. Bluetooth® phone
Speaking on the phone
Select “-” or “+”. You can also adjust the volume using the steering
switches or the volume knob.
Select “Mute”.
When using phone services such as an answering service or a ban k,
you can store phone numbers and code numbers in the contact.
Select “0-9”.
Input the number.
■Release Tones
“Release Tones” appear when a cont inuous tone signal(s) contain-
ing a (w) is registered in the contact list.
● Select “Release Tones”.
The following screen is displayed when speaking on the phone.
To adjust the call volume
To prevent the other party from hearing your voice
Inputting tones
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Multimedia
■Release Tones
●A continuous tone signal is a character string that consists of numbers and
the characters “p” or “w”. (e.g.056133w0123p#1 )
● When the “p” pause tone is used, the tone data up until the next pause tone
will be automatically sent after 2 seconds have elapsed. When t he “w”
pause tone is used, the tone data up until the next pause tone will be auto-
matically sent after a user operation is performed.
● Release tones can be used when automated operation of a phone b ased
service such as an answering machine or bank phone service is d esired. A
phone number with continuous tone signals can be registered in the contact
list.
● Tone data after a “w” pause tone can be operated on voice comma nd during
a call.
Select “Handset Mode” to on from a hands-free call to a cellula r
phone call.
Select “Handset Mode” to off from a cellular phone call to a ha nds-free
call.
Select “Transmit Volume”.
Select the desired level for the transmit volume.
Select “OK”.
Press the switch on the st eering wheel or select .
To transfer a call
Transmit volume setting
To hang up
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