2023 TOYOTA TACOMA heater

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system............................. 338
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 344
Seat heaters ...................... 351
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 353• Interior light ................... 354
• Front personal lights ..... 354
• Cargo lamp main switch ............................ 355
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features...... 356• Glove box...................... 357
• Front console box ......... 358
• Overhead console ......... 358
• Cup holders .................. 359
• Bottle holders ................ 360
• Storage box .................. 361
Luggage compartment features ........................... 364 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 374• Sun visors ..................... 374
• Vanity mirrors ................ 374
• Power outlet (12 V DC) ...................... 375
• Power outlet (120 V AC) .................... 376
• USB charging ports ....... 381
• Wireless charger ........... 383
• Assist grips .................... 388
Garage door opener .......... 389
Compass ........................... 397
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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system............................. 338
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 344
Seat heaters ...................... 351
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 353• Interior light ................... 354
• Front personal lights ..... 354
• Cargo lamp main switch ............................ 355 5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 356• Glove box...................... 357
• Front console box ......... 358
• Overhead console......... 358
• Cup holders .................. 359
• Bottle holders ................ 360
• Storage boxes............... 361
Luggage compartment features ........................... 364
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 374• Sun visors ..................... 374
• Vanity mirrors................ 374
• Power outlet (12 V DC) ...................... 375
• Power outlet (120 V AC) .................... 376
• USB charging ports....... 381
• Wireless charger ........... 383
• Assist grips ................... 388
Garage door opener.......... 389
Compass ........................... 397

3515-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
Seat heaters1
1: 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.

3525-1. 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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3795-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
WARNING
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
● Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may r esult in
electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be
thoroughly dried before use.
● Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
● Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
● When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction m anuals.
● Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its in verter in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dea ler for
any necessary repairs.
■ To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric appliances before
use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the follow ing:
● Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
● Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.
● Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■ To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following actions:
● Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
● Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
● Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.
● Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
● Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
● Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.

5638-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim

602Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 53Airbag precautions .................. 39
Battery precautions ............... 533
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 165
Power back window precautions ......................... 161
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window precautions ... 158
Rear door child-protector ...... 123
Removed wireless remote control/electronic key
battery precautions ............. 453
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 57
Seat heater precautions........ 351
Child-protectors....................... 123
Cleaning ........................... 402, 406 Aluminum wheels.................. 403
Exterior ................................. 402
Interior................................... 406
Seat belts .............................. 407
Clock
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Compass .................................. 397
Condenser ................................ 425
Console box ............................. 358
Consumption screen ....... 103, 109
Cooling system ........................ 423 Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 423
Engine overheating ............... 534
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 329 Crawl Control ........................... 318
CRS ............................................. 54
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 280
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 266
Cup holders ............................. 359
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 568
Daytime running light system.................................... 222
Deck hooks .............................. 367
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 340, 347
Windshield .................... 340, 347
Differential................................ 548
Dimensions .............................. 540
Dinghy towing.......................... 201
Display
Drive information .................. 103
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 266
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 258
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning message................. 489
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 415
Door lock Doors .................................... 119
Key ....................................... 119
Smart key system ................. 120
Wireless remote control ........ 119
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604Alphabetical index
Emergency flashers ................ 472
EngineCompartment ........................ 419
Engine switch................ 202, 205
Hood ..................................... 417
How to start the engine......................... 202, 205
Identification number ............ 543
If the engine will not start ...... 526
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 202, 205
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Overheating .......................... 534
Engine coolant ......................... 423 Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 329
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 421 Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 421
Oil level warning message .... 492
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 490
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 329
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 202, 205
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 353
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 511
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 549
Brake .................................... 550
Power steering...................... 550
Washer ................................. 430
Fog lights ................................. 229 Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Switch ................................... 229
Wattage ................................ 553
Four-wheel drive system ........ 303
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights............... 354
Front seats ............................... 139 Adjustment............................ 139
Cleaning ............................... 406
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 145
Seat heaters ......................... 351
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 220
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Wattage ................................ 553
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 463
Turn signal lever ................... 218
Wattage ................................ 553F