2020 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

3455-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
Seat heaters
: If equipped
WARNING
■Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with t he seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal- lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the seat heaters
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

3465-1. Using the air conditioning system
Turns the seat heaters on
Drivers side
Front passenger side
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator (amber) light up
during operation.
■ The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heaters off by pressing the button. The indicator light turns off.
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3475-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior lights list
Front interior light/personal
lightsyyyyy ( P. 3 4 8 )
Rear interior light ( P. 3 4 8 )
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. 349)1
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3485-2. 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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3
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Front personal lights

3495-2. 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 changed.
(Customizable features: P. 560)
Cargo lamp main switch (if equipped)
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3505-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Bottle holders ( P. 3 5 4 )
Front console box ( P. 3 5 2 )
Overhead console
(if equipped) ( P. 3 5 2 ) Glove box (
P. 351)
Cup holders ( P. 353)
Storage boxes ( P. 355)1
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3515-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Open (pull the lever up)
Lock
Unlock
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may result in the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
● Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
● Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■ When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use
Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
Glove box
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3525-3. Using the storage features
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.
■Passing a cable from the console box
The overhead console is useful fo r temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
Press the lid.
Front console box
Overhead console (if equipped)
WARNING
■ Items unsuitable for storing
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the overhead console to open and the items inside
may fall out, resulting in an accident.