2021 TOYOTA TACOMA lock

3304-6. Driving tips
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine d amage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deteriorat ion in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibrati on, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams , first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firm ness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around bra ke
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-r oad driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or wat er. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Main tenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

3325-1. Using the air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system*1
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the tem-
perature control dial to the “MAX
A/C” position.
The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air int ake selector
will be set to recirculated air mode.
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Air conditioning controls

3335-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
■Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn
the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns
off the fan.
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Change the airflow mode
To select the airflow, set the air
outlet selector dial to the
desired position.
The positions between the air
outlet selections can also be
selected for more delicate
adjustment.
■
Other functions
● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(  P. 334)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 3 3 4 )
● Defogging the outside rear view mirrors ( P. 334)

3375-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use
during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rea r view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers to
defog.

3385-1. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system1
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
The air conditioning system
switches between individual and
simultaneous mode each time
is pressed. (P. 340)
1: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls

3395-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
■Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn
the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).
Press to turn the fan off.
■
Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow, press .
The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.
Air flows to the upper body
Air flows to the upper body
and feet
Air flows to the feet
Air flows to the feet and
the windshield defogger
operates
■Other functions
●Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(  P. 341)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 3 4 1 )
● Defogging the outside rear view mirrors ( P. 341)
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3445-1. Using the air conditioning system
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to o utside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short peri od of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in aut omatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 442
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use
during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and t hat of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rea r view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers to
defog.

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. 562)
Cargo lamp main switch (if equipped)
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