2009 toyota tacoma owners manual

MN 00505-QRG09-TACPrinted in the USA 5/08

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2009 Tacoma

! A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicleoperations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamentaloperations so you can locate and use the vehicles mainequipment quickly and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute forthe Owners Manual located in your vehicles glove box. Westrongly encourage you to review the Owners Manual andsupplementary manuals so you will have a better understandingof your vehicles capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in yournew Tacoma.

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Tacomaoperations. Every Tacoma owner should review the OwnersManual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted incolor throughout the Owners Manual. Each box contains safeoperating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipmentmalfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current atthe time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to makechanges at any time without notice.

Spare tire & toolsTool location

Removing the spare tire

(1) Assemble the jack handle.(2) Insert the jack handle end into the lowering screw.(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.

Refer to the Owners Manual for tire changing and jack positioningprocedures.

Regular cab models-behind the seatback

Double cab models-under the rear seat

Access cab models -under the rear seat

Tool bag

Jack

Tool bag

Jack

Tool bag

Jack

Front

Front

Moving the lever to LOCK will allow the door to be opened only fromthe outside.

Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)Rear door

(1)

(3)

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INDEX

Engine maintenance 7Fuel tank door and cap 6Hood release 6Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry 6

Accessory meter 15Air Conditioning/Heating 16Audio 14-15Automatic Transmission 8Clock 10Cruise control 19Door locks-Power 18Four-wheel drive 9Lights & turn signals 17Light control-Instrument panel 8Parking brake 13Power outlets 13Rear differential lock 16Seat adjustments-Front 10Seats-Folding rear 11Seats-Head restraints 10Telephone controls (Bluetooth) 18Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9VSC OFF button 19Windows-Power 12Windshield wipers & washers 12

Doors-Child safety locks 21Seat belts 20Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20Spare tire & tools 21Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20

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Volume control buttons (for audio) buttons (for audio)MODE button (for audio)Front fog light switch1

Rear differential lock switch1

115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1

Instrument panel light controlHeadlight and turn signal controlsWindshield wiper and washer controlsTwo-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector1

Audio systemClockTheft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1

Front passenger seat belt reminderFront passenger occupant classification indicator1 or front passengerairbag ON/OFF indicator1

Instrument panel>>

Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

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Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch1

Air Conditioning controls12V DC Power outletEmergency flasher button12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter Parking brake lever (stick type)2

Cruise control1

Engine ignition switchParking brake pedal3

RSCA OFF (Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF) switchDAC (Downhill Assist Control) button1 or clutch start cancel switch1

VSC OFF (Vehicle Stability Control OFF) switch1

Power rearview mirror control switches1

1 If equipped2 Manual Transmission only3 Automatic Transmission only

Parking brake lever

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TachometerSpeedometerOdometer and two trip metersService indicator and reminder Engine coolant temperature Fuel gaugeTrip meter reset knobGear shift position indicator (if equipped)

Instrument cluster

Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder1

Charging system warning1

Low engine oil pressure warning1

Brake system warning1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Engine oil replacement reminder1

Front passenger occupant classification indicator/Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator

Indicator symbols

Open door warning1

1 For details, refer to Indicators and warning lights, Section 2-2, 2009 Owners Manual.

2 If this light flashes, refer to SRS airbag, Section 1-7-, 2009 Owners Manual.3 If this light flashes, refer to Four-wheel drive system, Section 2-4, 2009 Owners Manual.

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Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)/(4-speed)

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

Headlight low beam indicator

Headlight high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Four-wheel drive indicator3

Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3

Rear differential lock indicator4

Slip indicator

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator warning1

Downhill assist control system indicator

AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator

Cruise control indicator5

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Airbag SRS warning1

Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF indicator2

4 If this light flashes, refer to Rear differential lock system, Section 2-4, 2009 OwnersManual.

5 If this light flashes, refer to Cruise control, Section 2-4, 2009 Owners Manual.

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Fuel tank door and cap

Hood release

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightenedenough, Check Engine indicator may illuminate.

Pull up latch and raise hood

Turn

Keyless entry (if equipped)

Pull

Panic button

Push and hold

Push

Push ONCE: Driver doorTWICE: All doors

Locking operation Unlocking operation

NOTE: If a door is not opened within60 seconds of unlocking, all doors willrelock for safety.

Pull

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Windshield washer fluid tankEngine coolant reservoirEngine oil filler capPower steering fluid reservoirEngine oil level dipstick

Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, willhelp extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.Please refer to the Owners Warranty Information Booklet,Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owners ManualSupplement.

Engine maintenance4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine

6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine

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Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

* The engine switch must be ON and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine brakingdownhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, alwaysdrive with the shift lever in the D position.

5-speed models

4-speed models

Park1

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

Fourth gear

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

Fourth gear

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightnesscontrol

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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)

High speed (2WD)

High speed (4WD)Shift when speed is below 62 mph.

Low speed (4WD)Shift into neutral while stopped, or depress clutch pedal at speedsbelow 2 mph.

For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions,keep in H2 position.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Turn

Push andturn

Length

Angle

Lock release lever

Turn

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Seat adjustments-FrontSeparate seat Bench seat

PositionDrivers seat lumbar support (if equipped)Seatback angle

Seats-Head restraintsBench seat-FrontSeparate seats-Front

Lock release button Lock release button

Clock

3

H- Hour setM- Minute set

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Seats-Folding rearAccess cab

Double cab

(1)

(3)

(2)

Pull

(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.(2) Raise the bottom cushion up while

pulling the lever until it locks.(3) Push the bottom cushion down.

(1)

(5)

(3)

(2)

(4)

(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.(2) Pass the seat belt through the seat

belt hangers.(3) Remove the head restraint and

swing the bottom cushion.(4) Attach the head restraints.(5) Fold down the seatback.

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Windshield wipers & washers

Interval wipe

Single wipe

Slow

Fast

Pull to wash and wipe

Adjust interval*

With intermittent wiper

Without intermittent wiper

Pull to wash and wipe

Single wipe

Slow

Fast

Windows-Power (if equipped)Access cab models

Up

Down

Driver side Window lock switch

Up

Down

Double cab models

Up

Down

Driver side

Window lock switch

Up

Down

Automatic down operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stopwindow midway, lightly pull up on the switch.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Drivers windowremains operable.

* Intermittent windshieldwiper interval adjustmentRotate up to increaseinterval, down to decreaseinterval.

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Parking brake

Manual TransmissionSet Release

(2) Turn and push in lever

Automatic Transmission

Set: DepressRelease: Depress again

Power outlets12V DC

115V AC (if equipped)

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ON/OFF switch

Greenindicator

Yellow indicator

Right sideof bed

Push

Key must be in the ACC or ON position to be used.

The engine must be running for use.

Yellow Light Only Max Capacity 115V AC/100W Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 115V AC/400W

Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.

(1) Push button

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Type 2 additional functions

Audio

Eject CD

Push to turnON/OFF Push to adjust

tone & balance

Seek station/CD track select

View text

Mode

Preset buttons - functions in othermodes indicated below number

Load CD(s)

Type 1

RADIOTo preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a presetbutton (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.To scan stations Push and hold SCAN to scan preset stations. Push againto hold selection.

CD PLAYERTo scan tracks on a disc Push and hold SCAN. Push again to holdselection.CD changer (Type 2 only)-To load one disc Push LOAD and insert one disc.-To load multiple discs Push and hold LOAD until you hear a beep.Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.

Playback

Station/Search playback

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-In radio modePush to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the next strong station.

-In CD modePush to skip up or down to the next/previous track.

MODEPush to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turnthe audio system OFF.

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Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

Volume control

AUX audio jack

Push DISK/AUX button afterinserting a mini plug into theAUX audio jack to listen tomusic from a portable audiodevice through the vehiclesspeaker system.

Accessory meter (if equipped)

Display buttonOutside temperature Compass

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Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating

Fan speedTemperatureAirflow ventIn or mode, use fresh air ( indicator OFF) toreduce window fogging.Fresh or recirculated cabin airAir Conditioning ON/OFF (if equipped)Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air.

Use ONLY when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch, or on slippery orunpaved surfaces. DO NOT USE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK INCONDITIONS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL ONCE THE VEHICLE MOVES OUT OF THETROUBLE SPOT.

Refer to your Owners Manual for complete details on this systembefore attempting to use it.

Rear differential lock (if equipped)

Rear differential Lock/Unlock

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Lights & turn signals

Turn signals

Headlights

High beamflasher

Low beam

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Headlights

-Daytime Running Light system (if equipped) Automatically turns on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.

-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off whendrivers door is opened with the engine switch in the ACC or LOCK position.

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Parking lights

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

High beam

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Door locks-Power (if equipped)

LockUnlock

Bluetooth technology allows you to place or receive calls without takingyour hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect thetelephone and the system.

Refer to Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone), Section3-3 in the Owners Manual for more details.

Telephone controls (Bluetooth)(if equipped)

MicrophoneAudio unit

Steering wheel telephone switches

ON/Starts a call

OFF/Ends a call

Voice command system

Volume

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VSC OFF

The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to theTRAC, VSC and Auto LSD functions.

Refer to the Owners Manual for more information.

Cruise control (if equipped)

1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

System ON/OFF

Resume2/Increase speed

Set/Decrease speed

Cancel1

VSC OFF button

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If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This featureis used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a childrestraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Keep as low onhips as possible

Take up slack

Too high

Seat belts

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up, or squeeze lockrelease to lower

After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated orreplaced, turn the ignition switch to ON and press and hold the SET button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for afew minutes to allow initialization to complete.

Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owners Manual for tireinflation specifications.

If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and thenremains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)System

If tire pressure indicatorlight is on, check/adjusteach tire.

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Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

2WD Two Wheel Drive

4WD F

ABS A

ACC A

ALR A

A-TRAC A

AUTO LSD A

CRS C

DAC D

ECU E

EDR E

ELR E

GAWR G

GVWR G

I/M E

INT I

LED L

LT L

M + S M

MMT M

MTBE M

OBD O

RES R

RR DIFF LOCK R

RSCA R

SRS S

TIN T

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ccessory

utomatic Locking Retractor

ctive Traction Control

utomatic Limited Slip Differential

hild Restraint System

ownhill assist control

lectronic Control Unit

vent Data Recorder

mergency Locking Retractor

ross Axle Weight Rating

ross Vehicle Weight Rating

mission inspection and maintenance

ntermittent

ight Emitting Diode

ight truck

ud + Snow

ethylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

n Board Diagnostics

esume

ear differential lock

oll sensing of curtain shield airbag

upplemental Restraint System

ire Identification Number

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VIN V

VSC V

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

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ehicle Identification Number

ehicle Stability Control

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For your information

Main Owners Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip-ment, including optioequipment not installe

All specifications proHowever, because ofreserve the right to m

Depending on specififrom your vehicle in te

Accessories, spare

A wide variety of nvehicles are currentlydoes not warrant performance, repair, or adverse effect they

This vehicle should Modification with nonsafety or durability, addition, damage or may not be covered u

Installation of a mo

As the installation ofaffect electronic systetial multiport fuel injectem, SRS airbag systwith your Toyota dearegarding installation.

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vided in this manual are current at the time of printing. the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, weake changes at any time without notice.

cations, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differrms of equipment.

parts and modification of your Toyota

on-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota available in the market. You should know that Toyotathese products and is not responsible for theiror replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,and may even violate governmental regulations. Inperformance problems resulting from the modificationnder warranty.

bile two-way radio system

a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle couldms such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-tion system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys-em and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to checkler for precautionary measures or special instructions

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Scrapping your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota containexplosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat beltpretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Besure to have the syremoved and disposdealer before you scr

Perchlorate Materi

Special handling maySee www.dtsc.ca.gov

Your vehicle has comnents may include airtrol batteries.

CAUTION

n General precautionsDriving under the inflence of alcohol or drucle. Alcohol and cerreduce coordination, your occupants or oth

Defensive driving: Aldrivers or pedestrians

Driver distraction: Alwtracts the driver, sucreading can result in your occupants or oth


stems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensionered of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyotaap your vehicle.

al

apply,/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

ponents that may contain perchlorate. These compo-bag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-

while drivinguence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-gs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-tain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment andwhich could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,ers.

ways drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

ays give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-h as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone ora collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,ers.

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n General precaution regarding childrens safetyNever leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children tohave or use the key.

Children may be ablThere is also a dangthe cigarette lighter, tion, heat build-up or fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

Safety symbol

CAUTION

This is a warning agaiwarning is ignored. Youorder to reduce the risk

NOTICE

This is a warning againits equipment if the waror must not do in orderand its equipment.

The symbol onot do this, o


nst anything which may cause injury to people if the are informed about what you must or must not do in

of injury to yourself and others.

st anything which may cause damage to the vehicle orning is ignored. You are informed about what you must to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota

f a circle with a slash through it means Do not, Dor Do not let this happen.

Arrows indicating operationsIndicates the action (pushing, turning,etc.) used to operate switches andother devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation(e.g. a lid opens).

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1 Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

2 When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3 Interior and exterior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4 Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5 When trouble arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

6 Vehicle specifications Detailed vehicle information.

7 For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt in-structions for Canadian owners and camper informa-tion.

Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.


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Headlights P. 157

Pictorial index Exterior

Hood P. 353

Windshield wipers P. 160

Parking and front side marker lights P. 157

Outside rear view mirrors P. 66

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Front turn signal lights P. 147


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Tiresl Rotationl Replacementl Inflation pressurel Information

P. 373P. 433P. 381P. 482

Fuel filler door P. 72

Rear turn signal lights P. 147

Rear side marker lights P. 157

Side doors P. 35

Stop/tail lights P. 157

Tailgate P. 40

License plate lights P. 157

Back window P. 71

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Headlights P. 157

Hood P. 353





Fog lights P. 159


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P. 373P. 433P. 381P. 482

Fuel filler door P. 72

Rear turn signal lights P. 147


Side doors P. 35

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Tailgate P. 40


Access doors P. 39

Back window P. 71


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Headlights P. 157

Hood P. 353





Fog lights P. 159


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P. 373P. 433P. 381P. 482

Fuel filler door P. 72 Rear turn signal lights P. 147


Side doors P. 35

: If equipped


Tailgate P. 40


Back window P. 71


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Seat belts P. 56

SRS driver airbag P. 81

Head restraints P. 54Bottle holders2 P. 300

Seatback table1 P. 317

SRS side airbags P. 81

Floor mats P. 318

SRS front passengerairbag P. 81

Rear seats2 P. 50

Front seats P. 45

Glove box P. 296

Front console box2 P. 297


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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 63

Sun visors P. 305

SRS curtain shield airbags P. 81

Vanity mirrors P. 306

Interior light P. 295

Rear view monitor system3 P. 166

Overhead console1 P. 304

Garage door opener box 1 P. 328Compass 1 P. 332

Personal lights1 P. 295

Outside temperature display 1 P. 308Accessory meter 1 P. 156

3: Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

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Door lock switch1 P. 36

Power window switches1 P. 69Window lock switch1 P. 69

Inside door lock button P. 36


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Bench type front seat

Separated type front seats with an automatic transmission

Shift lever P. 141, 144 Cup holders P. 298

Shift lever P. 141

Cup holders P. 298

1: If equippedShift lock override button P. 450

Cup holders P. 298

Shift lock override button2 P. 450

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Shift lever P. 144

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Rear console box P. 297

Auxiliary boxes P. 302

Access Cab models

Back window lock release lever P. 71

Sub woofer P. 256

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Double Cab models

Cargo net hooks2 P. 327

Bottle holders P. 300


Grocery bag hooks P. 326

Back window lock release lever1 P. 71

Flashlight holder P. 325

Storage boxes P. 324

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Pictorial index Instrument panel

Auxiliary box P. 302

Gauges and meters P. 150

Hood lock release lever P. 353

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 62

Bottle holders P. 300

Parking brake pedal P. 148

Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 373

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Emergency flasher switch

Audio system P. 228

Air conditioning system P. 220

A-TRAC switch3 P. 174 AUX adapter P. 257

Power outlet P. 310

Passenger airbag off switch1 P. 93

Front-wheel drive control switch2 P. 170

Cigarette lighter P. 309



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Engine (ignition) switch P. 138

Audio remote control switches3 P. 259

Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 160

Parking brake lever4 P. 148

Telephone switches3 P. 267

Talk switch3 P. 267Cruise control switch3 P. 163

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Instrument panel lightcontrol dial P. 151

Outside rear view mirror switches P. 66

RSCA OFF switch P. 95

Fog light switch P. 159RR DIFF LOCK switch P. 178

Power outlet main switch P. 311

Headlight switch P. 157Turn signal lever

P. 147

DAC switch P. 181VSC OFF switch

P. 176, 185


CLUTCH START CANCEL switch P. 183


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Pictorial index Luggage compartment

Auxiliary boxes P. 320

Deck rails P. 195

Deck hooks P. 321

Tie-down cleats P. 322

Power outlet P. 311

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1-1. Key information

Keys

n Key number plateKeep the plate in a sevent that a key is losthe key number plate

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without engine immobilizer system

Vehicles with eng

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Master keysKey number plate

ine immobilizer system

Master keysValet keyKey number plate

1-1. Key information

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n To prevent key damage (vehicles with engine immobilizer system)l Do not subject the

tures by placing the

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keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-m in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-tromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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Wireless remote control (if equipped)

n Operation signalsA buzzer sounds andhave been locked/un

n Panic mode

n Door lock buzzerIf a door is not fully clock the door is madevehicle once more.

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-cle from outside the vehicle.

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losed, a buzzer sounds for 10 seconds if an attempt to. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the

Locks all doorsUnlocks all doorsPressing the button unlocksthe drivers door. Pressingthe button again within 3seconds unlocks the otherdoors.

Sounds alarm(push and hold)

When is pushed for longer than aboutone second, an alarm will sound for about60 seconds and the vehicle lights willflash to deter any person from trying tobreak into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, push any button on thewireless remote control.


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n Wireless remote control depletionThe standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depletedeven if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does notoperate, the battery m(P. 391)

n If the wireless remoLocking and unlockin

n Security featureIf a door is not openeunlocked, the security

n Conditions affectingThe wireless remote ing situations.

l Near a TV tower, raity that generates s

l When carrying a ponication device

l When multiple wire

l When the wirelessmetallic object

l When a wireless ke

l When the wireless a personal compute

n Customization that Settings (e.g. wire(Customizable featur


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ay be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.

te control does not operateg the doors: Use the key. (P. 35)

d within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

operationcontrol function may not operate normally in the follow-

dio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-trong radio waves

rtable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-

less keys are in the vicinity

key has come into contact with, or is covered by a

y (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

key has been left near an electrical appliance such asr

can be configured at Toyota dealerless remote control system) can be changed.es P. 493)

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n Certification for wireless remote controlMODEL/FCC IDs:Transmitter: GQ43VT20TReceiver: GQ43VT2IC (Canada) IDs:Transmitter: 1470A-Receiver: 1470A-1RMADE IN U.S.A.This complies with Palowing two conditions(1) this device may naccept any interfereundesired operation.

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rt 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-: ot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustnce received, including interference that may cause


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Side doors

The vehicle can be locked/unlocked using the wireless remote con-trol, key or door lock switch.

n Wireless remoteP. 32

n KeyRegular Cab mo

Access Cab and


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control (if equipped)

dels

Locks the doorUnlocks the door

Double Cab models

Locks all doorsUnlocks all doorsTurning the key a singletime in the drivers doorunlocks the drivers door,and turning the key againunlocks the other doors.

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n Door lock switch (if equipped)Drivers door lock switch

Passengers doo

n Inside door lock

TACOMA_U.book Page 36 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMLocks all doorsUnlocks all doors

r lock switch

Locks all doorsUnlocks all doors

buttonLocks the doorUnlocks the door

Pulling the inside handle canopen the front door even if theinside door lock button is in thelock position.


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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

Move the inside door lock button to the lock position.Close the do

Vehicles with powThe door cannotthe engine switch

Rear door child-pr

n Key reminder buzzeA buzzer sounds if ththe ACC or LOCK po


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or.er door lock system

be locked if a front door is open and the key is in.

otector lock (Double Cab models only)

The door cannot be opened frominside the vehicle when the locksare set.

These locks can be set to preventchildren from opening the reardoors. Push down on each reardoor switch to lock both reardoors.

re drivers door is opened, while the engine switch is insition to remind you to remove the key.

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CAUTION

n To prevent an accidentObserve the followingFailing to do so mayresulting in death or s

l Always use a seat

l Always lock all doo

l Ensure that all doo

l Do not pull the insid

l Set the rear door chseat.

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belt.

rs.

rs are properly closed.

e handle while driving.

ild protector locks when children are seated in the rear


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Access doors (Access Cab models only)

NOTICE

n When opening or clThe front door and awhen being opened o

The access door (rear door) can be opened using the inside handle.

Open the front door widely


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osing the front door and access doorccess door could be damaged if they hit each otherr closed.

Pull (from the outside) orpush (from the inside) theinside handle of the accessdoor.Open the access door

You can open and close theaccess door only when thefront door is widely opened.

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Tailgate

Removing the tailg

n Before removinThese connectorprevent the backcontaminated.

The tailgate can be opened.

Pull the handle

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g the tailgate covers are used when removing the tailgate, to-up camera wire harness connectors from being

Connector cover (Gray)Connector cover (White)

Store the connector covers in theglove box in a plastic bag whennot using.

Open the tailgate slowly

The support cables will holdthe tailgate horizontal.

After closing the tailgate, trypulling it toward you to makesure it is securely locked.


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To disconnect the wire harnessconnectors ( and ), pressand hold the lock of the tailgate


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wire harness connector (White)and pull apart.

Tailgate wire harness connec-tor (White)Frame wire harness connector(Gray)

Attach the connector cover(white) to the frame wire harnessconnector (Gray).

Connector cover (White)Frame wire harness connector(Gray)

Pull out the plastic wire protectorlocated in the vehicle bed bypressing the tabs and pulling theprotector.

Be careful not to pull out all of thetailgate wire harness. Failure todo so may result in damage tovehicle components.

Plastic wire protector

Open the tailgate.

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Pull out the wire harness fromthe vehicle bed.

n Removing the ta

TACOMA_U.book Page 42 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMAttach the connector cover(Gray) to the tailgate wire har-ness connector (White).

Tailgate wire harness connec-tor (White)Connector cover (Gray)

ilgateOpen the tailgate to the anglewhere you can release thebrackets on the support cablesfrom the lugs on both sides.Lift the support cable bracket upand slide it off.

Support cable bracket

Tilt the tailgate to about 30 fromvertical and pull up the right sideof the tailgate to unhook the rightside.


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Slide the tailgate a little to theright to unhook the left side.

To attach the tailgate, follow the

Rear step bumper

CAUTION

n Before removing theDisconnect the wire hFailure to do so may cle components.

n Caution while drivinObserve the followingFailure to do so may

l Do not drive with th

l Do not get on the re


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removal procedure in reverseorder.

For rear end protection and eas-ier step-up loading.

To get on the rear step bumper,use the shaded area in the illus-tration.

tailgatearness between the back-up camera and the vehicle.

result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehi-

g precautions.

result in death or serious personal injury.

e tailgate open.

ar step bumper.

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NOTICE

n To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harnessDo not pull out all of t

n To prevent damage system)Store the removed ta

n After closing the taiTry pulling it toward y

n To prevent damage Do not allow more tha

TACOMA_U.book Page 44 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMhe tailgate wire harness before open the tailgate.

to the camera lens (vehicles with rear view monitor

ilgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.

lgateou to make sure it is securely locked.

to the rear step bumpern one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats

Bench type seatSeat position adjustment

Separated type s


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lever

eatsSeat position adjustmentleverDrivers seat lumbar sup-port adjustment knob(if equipped)Seatback angle adjustmentlever

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Moving passengers seat for rear seat entry (if equipped)

Lift the seatback angle adjusting

n After passengerLift the seatback

Folding seatback (

TACOMA_U.book Page 46 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMlever or press the pedal behindthe seatback. The seat will slideforward.

Move the seat to the front-mostposition.

s are in the vehicle and return the seat until it locks.

Bench type seat)

Pull the seatback lock releaselever and fold down the seat-back.Hold the lever until you haveswung the seatback forwardslightly.


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Folding passengers seat (vehicles with seatback table)

Pull the seatback angle adjusting


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lever and raise the seatback toits upright position.

Pull the seatback folding leverand fold the seatback down.

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Active head restraints (Access Cab and Double Cab models only)

When the occupants back

n Active head restrainEven small forces apmove. Pushing up arestraint inner structu

TACOMA_U.book Page 48 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMpresses against the seatbackduring a rear-end collision, thehead restraint moves slightly for-ward to help reduce the risk ofwhiplash on the seat occupant.

tsplied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to locked head restraint forcibly may show the headre. These do not indicate problems.

Innerstructure

Duringrear-endcollision


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CAUTION

n Seat adjustmentl Be careful that the

l Do not recline the sto reduce the risk oIf the seat is too rerestraint forces dirshoulder belt, increan accident.

l After adjusting the

n After returning the sObserve the followinserious injury.

l Make sure the seat

l Check that the sea

l Arrange the seat be

n Caution while drivinl Vehicles with seatb

seatback.

l Access Cab modelthe passenger seat


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seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

eat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motionf sliding under the lap belt. clined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and applyectly to the abdomen or your neck may contact theasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of

seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

eatback to the upright positiong precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or

back is securely locked.

t belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

lts in the proper positions for ready use.

gack table: Do not sit on or place anything on the folded

s only: Do not rest your foot on the press pedal behind.

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Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models)

Access Cab modelsThe bottom cushion of the rear seats can be raised and lowered.

n Before raising t

n Raising the bott

n Lowering the bo

TACOMA_U.book Page 50 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMhe bottom cushionStow the seat belt buckles.

This prevents the seat beltbuckles from falling out whenyou fold the seatback.

om cushionRaise the bottom cushion upwhile pulling the lever until itlocks.

ttom cushionPush the bottom cushiondown while pulling the leveruntil the bottom cushion locksinto the seat position.


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Double Cab modelsThe seatback of the rear seat can be folded.

n Before folding r

n Folding rear sea


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ear seatsStow the rear seat belt buck-les.

This prevents the seat beltbuckles from falling out whenyou fold the seatback.

Pass the seat belts throughthe seat belt hangers.

This prevents the shoulder beltfrom being damaged.

Make sure that the seat beltsare removed from the hangersbefore using them.

tsRemove the head restraintSwing the bottom cushionup by pulling the lockrelease strap

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CAUTION

n When the seatback Do not sit on or place

n When returning the Observe the followinserious injury.

l Be careful not to ge

l Make sure the seaure to do so will pre

l Check that the sea

l Arrange the seat be

Attach the head restraints tothe holders located on the

TACOMA_U.book Page 52 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMis folded/the bottom cushion is raised anything on the seatback or auxiliary box while driving.

seats to their original positiong precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or

t your hands or feet pinched in the seat.

tbacks and bottom cushions are securely locked. Fail-vent the seat belt from operating properly.

t belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.

lts in the proper positions for ready use.

back sides of the bottom cush-ions.

Fold down the seatback bypulling the lock release strap.


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NOTICE

n Before folding the seatsThe seat belts buckle


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s must be stowed.

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Head restraints

n Adjusting the head restraintsBench type front seat

Separated type f

Rear seat (Doub

Lock release

Lock release b

Lock release bu

TACOMA_U.book Page 54 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMVertical adjustment

Push and hold the lock releasebutton when lowering the headrestraint.

Removal

Pull the head restraint up whilepushing the lock release but-ton.

ront seatVertical adjustment


Removal


le Cab models only)Vertical adjustment


Removal


button

utton

tton


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n Adjusting the heigh

n Adjusting the front seat head restraintsAlways raise the heausing.

CAUTION

n Head restraint precaObserve the followindo so may result in d

l Use the head restra

l Adjust the head res


n When using the rear head restraints (Access Cab modelsonly)


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t of the head restraints

center seat (Regular Cab models) and rear center (Double Cab models)d restraint one level from the stowed position when

utionsg precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure toeath or serious injury.

ints designed for each respective seat.

traints to the correct position at all times.

e head restraints removed.

To use

Lift up the head restraint until itlocks.

To fold

Pull the head restraint lockrelease lever to fold the headrestraint.

Make sure that the head restraints areadjusted so that the center of the headrestraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-ing the vehicle.

n Correct use of t

n Fastening and r

Release button

TACOMA_U.book Page 56 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMhe seat belts

l Extend the shoulder belt sothat it comes fully over theshoulder, but does notcome into contact with theneck or slide off the shoul-der.

l Position the lap belt as lowas possible over the hips.

l Adjust the position of theseatback. Sit up straightand well back in the seat.

l Do not twist the seat belt.

eleasing the seat beltFastening the belt

Push the tab into the buckleuntil a clicking sound is heard.

Releasing the belt

Press the release button.


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Seat belt pretensio

n Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)Up

n Center seat beonly)


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ners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seatbelt to quickly restrain the occu-pant by retracting the seat beltwhen the vehicle is subjected tocertain types of severe frontalcollision or a vehicle rollover.

The pretensioner may not acti-vate in the event of a minor frontalimpact, a side impact or a rearimpact.

Move the height adjuster up asneeded until you hear a click.

Down

Push the lock release buttonand slide the height adjusterdown.

lt of the bench seat (Regular Cab models

Make sure the shoulder beltpass through the guide whenusing the center seat belt.

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n Emergency locking retractor (ELR)The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may alsolock if you lean forwaextend so that you ca

n Automatic locking rWhen a passengerretracted even slightextended. This featurTo free the belt againmore. (P. 104)

n Pregnant women

n People suffering illnObtain medical advic

n Child seat belt usagThe seat belts of yousize.

l Use a child restrabecome large enou

l When the child beseat belt, follow the

TACOMA_U.book Page 58 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMrd too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt ton move around fully.

etractor (ALR)s shoulder belt is completely extended and thenly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot bee is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly., fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once

esse and wear the seat belt in the proper way.

er vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult

int system appropriate for the child, until the childgh to properly wear the vehicles seat belt. (P. 104)comes large enough to properly wear the vehicles instructions on P. 56 regarding seat belt usage.

Obtain medical advice and wear the seatbelt in the proper way. (P. 56)Women who are pregnant should positionthe lap belt as low as possible over thehips in the same manner as other occu-pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-pletely over the shoulder and position thebelt across the chest. Avoid belt contactover the rounding of the abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, notonly a pregnant woman, but also the fetuscould suffer death or serious injury as aresult of sudden braking or a collision.


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n Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activatedIf the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activatefor the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli-sions.

n Seat belt extender

CAUTION

Observe the following sudden braking or an aFailing to do so may ca

n Wearing a seat beltl Ensure that all pass

l Always wear a sea

l Each seat belt shofor more than one p

l Toyota recommenduse a seat belt and

l Do not recline the sing position. The seup straight and wel

l Do not wear the sh

l Always wear your s


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precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event ofccident.use death or severe injury.

engers wear a seat belt.

t belt properly.

uld be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belterson at once, including children.

s that children be seated in the rear seat and always/or an appropriate child restraint system.

eat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat-at belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting

l back in the seats.

oulder belt under your arm.

eat belt low and snug across your hips.

If your seat belts cannot be fastenedsecurely because they are not longenough, a personalized seat beltextender is available from your Toyotadealer free of charge.

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CAUTION

n Seat belt pretensionersl Do not place anyth

Doing so will dispefrom detecting the pretensioner for thea collision.

l If the pretensioner be further extendedcannot be used aga

n Seat belt damage anl Do not damage the

jammed in the door

l Inspect the seat beparts. Do not use abelts cannot protec

l Ensure that the belIf the seat belt doesdealer.

l Replace the seat ainvolved in a seriou

l Do not attempt to seat belts. Have anInappropriate handproperly resulting in

n Using a seat belt exl Do not wear the se

the extender.

l Do not use the seabecause the belt wing the risk of death

l The personalized used by another peone originally inten

TACOMA_U.book Page 60 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMing, such as a cushion, on the front passengers seat.rse the passengers weight, which prevents the sensorpassengers weight properly. As a result, the seat belt front passengers seat may not activate in the event of

has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat beltin and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.

d wear seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be.

lt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seatt an occupant from death or serious injury.

t and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota

ssembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has beens accident, even if there is no obvious damage.

install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of they necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.ling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating death or serious injury.

tenderat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without

t belt extender when installing a child restraint system,ill not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- or serious injury in the event of a collision.

extender may not be safe on another vehicle, whenrson, or at a different seating position other than the

ded.


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NOTICE

n When using a seat belt extenderWhen releasing the extender, not on the sThis helps prevent da


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seat belt, press on the buckle release button on theeat belt.mage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

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Steering wheel

CAUTION

n Caution while drivinDo not adjust the steeDoing so may causemay occur resulting in

n After adjusting the sMake sure that the stOtherwise, the steeraccident and resulting

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

Hold the steering

TACOMA_U.book Page 62 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMgring wheel while driving. the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident death or serious injury.

teering wheeleering wheel is securely locked. ing wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an in death or serious injury.

wheel and press thelever down.Adjust to the idealposition by moving thesteering wheel hori-zontally and vertically.Pull the lever up.


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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced byusing the following functions.

Manual anti-glare


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inside rear view mirror

Normal positionAnti-glare position

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n To prevent sensor emirror)

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirrorIn automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights ofvehicles behind a

TACOMA_U.book Page 64 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMrror (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view

nd automatically reduces the reflected light.

Turns automatic mode ON/OFF

The indicator comes on whenautomatic mode is turned on.

The mirror will revert to theautomatic mode each time theengine switch is turned on.

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-erly, do not touch or cover them.


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CAUTION

n Caution while drivingDo not adjust the posDoing so may lead todeath or serious injur


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ition of the mirror while driving. mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting iny.

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Outside rear view mirrors

Mirror angle can be adjusted.

Power-adjustable type

TACOMA_U.book Page 66 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMSelect a mirror to adjust.

(L: left or R: right)Adjust the mirror up, down,in or out using the switch.


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Folding back the m

Manually adjustable typeAdjust the mirror up, down, in

n Mirror operating conThe engine switch is


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irrors

Push backward to fold the mir-rors.

or out by pushing the mirrorsurface.

ditions (vehicles with power-adjustable type only)in the ACC or ON position.

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CAUTION

n When driving the vehicleObserve the followingFailing to do so may rdent, resulting in dea

l Do not adjust the m


l Both the driver andadjusted before driv

NOTICE

n If ice should jam theDo not operate the cofree the mirror.

TACOMA_U.book Page 68 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AM precautions while driving.esult in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci-th or serious injury.

irrors while driving.

e mirrors folded back.

passenger side mirrors must be extended and properlying.

mirrorntrol or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows

Power windows (if equipped)

Lock switch

The power windows can be opened/closed using the followingswitches.

Drivers power w

Front and rear pa


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Before driving

Press the switch down to lockpassenger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent chil-dren from accidentally opening orclosing a passenger window.

indow switches

ClosingOpeningOne-touch opening (driverswindow only)*

*:Pressing the switch in theopposite direction will stop win-dow travel partway.

ssengers power window switch

ClosingOpening

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2

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n The power windows can be operated whenThe engine switch is in the ON position.

n Operating the poweThe power windows after the engine switonce either front door

CAUTION

n Closing the windowObserve the followingFailing to do so may

l Check to make surin a position where

l Do not allow childreClosing a power wsome instances, ev

TACOMA_U.book Page 70 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMr windows after turning the engine switch off can be operated for approximately 43 seconds evench is turned off. They cannot, however, be operated is opened.

s precautions.

result in death or serious injury.

e that all passengers do not have any part of their body it could be caught when a window is being operated.

n to operate the power windows. indow on someone can cause serious injury, and inen death.


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Back window (vehicles with sliding type)

n Closing the back wiMake sure that the ba

CAUTION

n While drivingKeep the back windoThis not only keeps pvents exhaust gases

The back window can be opened and closed using the lock releaselever.


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ndowck window is securely closed after closing it.

w closed.ersonal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre-from entering the vehicle.

OPEN/CLOSE

Push the lock release leverand slide the back window.

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1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.

n Before refueling the vehicleTurn the engine sdows are closed.

n Opening the fue

TACOMA_U.book Page 72 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMwitch off and ensure that all the doors and win-

l tank capOpen the fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowlyto open.

1-5. Refueling

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Closing the fuel tank cap

When replacing the fuel tank

n Fuel typesUse unleaded gasolinhigher)

n Fuel tank capacityApproximately 21.1 g


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cap, turn it until a clicking soundis heard.

After releasing your hand, the capwill turn slightly to the oppositedirection.

e. (87 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number 91] or

al. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp. gal.)

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CAUTION

n Refueling the vehicleObserve the followingFailure to do so, may

l Touch the vehicle electricity.Sparks resulting frvapors to ignite.

l Always hold the griA whooshing sounWait until the soundIn hot weather, presinjury.

l Do not allow anyobodies to come clo

l Do not inhale vapoFuel contains subst

l Do not smoke whileDoing so may caus

l Do not return to thecharged.This may cause stahazard.

n When replacing the Do not use anything vehicle. Doing so madeath or serious injur

TACOMA_U.book Page 74 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AM precautions while refueling the vehicle. result in death or serious injury.

or some other metal surface to discharge any static

om discharging static electricity may cause the fuel

ps on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. d may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.surized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause

ne that has not discharged static electricity from theirse to an open fuel tank.

rized fuel.ances that are harmful if inhaled.

refueling the vehicle.e the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

tic electricity to build up, resulting in a possible engine

fuel tank capbut a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for youry cause a fire or other incident which may result in

y.

1-5. Refueling

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NOTICE

n RefuelingDo not spill fuel durinDoing so may damagoperate abnormally opainted surface.

n To prevent damage Do not apply excessi


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g refueling.e the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems tor damaging fuel system components or the vehicles

to the fuel filler doorve force.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system (if equipped)

n System maintenancThe vehicle has a ma

n Conditions that mayl If the key is in conta

l If the key is in close(key with a built-in t

n Certifications for theFor vehicles sold in

FCC ID: MOZRI-21BT

This device compliesthe following two conence, and (2) this deinterference that may

FCC WARNING:

Changes or modificafor compliance could

The vehicles keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent theengine from starting if the key has not been previously registered inthe vehicles on-board computer.

Never leave the key

TACOMA_U.book Page 76 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMeintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.

cause the system to malfunctionct with a metallic object

proximity to or touching a key to the security systemransponder chip) of another vehicle

engine immobilizer system U.S.A.

Y

with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject toditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-vice must accept any interference received, including cause undesired operation.

tions not expressly approved by the party responsiblevoid the users authority to operate the equipment.

s inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The indicator light flashes afterthe key has been removedfrom the engine switch to indi-cate that the system is operat-ing.


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For vehicles sold in Canada

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,and (2) this device mmay cause undesired

NOTICE

n To prevent damage Do not modify, remounauthorized changethe system cannot be


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ust accept any interference, including interference that operation of the device.

to the keyve or disable the engine immobilizer system. If anys or modifications are made, the proper operation of guaranteed.

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Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)

These labels are attached tothe vehicle to reduce vehicle

TACOMA_U.book Page 78 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMtheft by facilitating the tracingand recovery of parts from sto-len vehicles. Do not removeunder penalty of law.

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1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows:

Sit upright and well back in


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the seat. (P. 45)Adjust the position of theseat forward or backward toensure the pedals can bereached and easilydepressed to the extentrequired. (P. 45)Adjust the seatback so thatthe controls are easily oper-able.Adjust the tilt and telescopicpositions of the steeringwheel downward so the air-bag is facing your chest.(P. 62)Lock the head restraint inplace with the center of thehead restraint closest to thetop of your ears. (P. 54)Wear the seat belt correctly.(P. 56)

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CAUTION

n While drivingl Do not adjust the p

Doing so could cau

l Do not place a cushA cushion may prethe effectiveness odeath or serious inj

l Do not place anythObjects placed untracks and stop thedent. The adjustme

n Adjusting the seat pl Take care when ad

gers are not injured

l Do not put your hainjury.Fingers or hands m

TACOMA_U.book Page 80 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMosition of the drivers seat while driving.se the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

ion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.vent correct posture from being achieved, and reducef the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk ofury to the driver or passenger.

ing under the front seats.der the front seats may become jammed in the seat seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-nt mechanism may also be damaged.

ositionjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen- by the moving seat.

nds under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid

ay become jammed in the seat mechanism.


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SRS airbags

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certaintypes of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to theoccupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce therisk of death or seri

Front airbagsDriver airbag/fronCan help protectpassenger from iSide and curtain Side airbagsCan help protectCurtain shield airCan help protect


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ous injury.

t passenger airbag the head and chest of the driver and right frontmpact with interior components.shield airbags

the torso of the front seat occupants.bags primarily the head of outside occupants.

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Airbag system components

Regular Cab models

Access Cab and

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Your vehicle is equion US motor vehictem controls airbagpassenger. The drposition sensor etcthe front passenger

The main SRS airSRS airbag systemairbag sensor assesensor.

Regular Cab modedriver and right fronan occupant in the

In certain types of stem triggers the airquickly fills the airbof the occupants.

Front passenger airbagCurtain shield airbagsSide airbagsAIR BAG ON aOFF indicator lSRS warningRSCA OFF indDriver airbagRSCA OFF swCurtain shield sors (Access Cble Cab modelSide and curtabag sensorsDrivers seat psor

Drivers seat belt buckleswitchFront passengers seat belt


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pped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed basedle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys- deployment power for the driver and right frontiver airbag system consists of the driver seats. The front passengers airbag system consists of occupant classification sensor etc.

bag system components are shown above. The is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. Thembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag

ls: The SRS airbags are designed to protect thet passenger, and they are not designed to protectfront center seating position.

evere frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-bag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflatorsags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion

nd AIR BAGights light andicator light

itchairbag sen-ab and Dou-

s)in shield air-

osition sen-

buckle switchOccupant detection system(ECU and sensors)Airbag sensor assemblyFront airbag sensorsFront passengers seatposition sensor (RegularCab models)Belt tension sensor (Regular Cab models)Passenger airbag off switch(Access Cab models)

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n SRS warning lightThis warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbagsensors, side and curbag sensor assembliposition sensor, driveclassification system,passengers seat posseat belt buckle switcfront seat belt pretenmodels), RSCA OFFpower sources. (P.

n If the SRS airbags dl Bruising and slight

(inflating) SRS airb

l A loud noise and w

l Parts of the airbag as well as the frontside rail, may be hhot.

l The front windshiel

n Operating conditionl The SRS front airb

above the designemph (25 km/h) collirier that does not m

However, this thresstrikes an object, sudeform on impact, oa collision in which bed of a truck, etc.)

l It is possible that invehicle is very closbags and the seat b

TACOMA_U.book Page 84 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air-es (Access Cab and Double cab models), drivers seatrs seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights, frontition sensor (Regular Cab models), front passengersh, passenger airbag off switch (Access Cab models),sioner assemblies, belt tension sensor (Regular Cab indicator light, inflators, interconnecting wiring and425)

eploy (inflate) abrasions may result from contact with a deployingag.

hite powder will be emitted.

module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roofot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be

d may crack.

s (front airbags)ags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact isd threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15sion when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar-ove or deform.

hold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehiclech as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move orr if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.the front of the vehicle underrides, or goes under, the.

some collisions where the forward deceleration of thee to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-elt pretensioners may not activate together.


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l The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passengersitting in the right front passenger seat. However, the front passenger air-bag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened,even if the seat is unoccupied. (P. 97)

n Operating conditionl The SRS side airba

partment is subject

l The SRS side airbano passenger sittin

n Operating conditionThe SRS curtain shiecompartment is subjeover.

n Conditions under wthan a collisionThe SRS front airbaunderside of your veh

The SRS curtain shiein the illustration.


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s (side airbags)gs are designed to inflate when the passenger com-

ed to a severe impact from the side.

g on the passenger seat will activate even if there isg in the right front passenger seat. (P. 97)s (curtain shield airbags)ld airbags are designed to inflate when the passengercted to a severe impact from the side or vehicle roll-

hich the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other

gs may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to theicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

ld airbags may also deploy under the situation shown

l Hitting a curb, edge of pavement orhard surface

l Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

l Landing hard or vehicle falling

l The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal.

l The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.

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n Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle isinvolved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collisiocient forward decelerbags may occur.

n Types of collisions t(side airbags and cuThe SRS side airbag vehicle is subjected tsion to the side of the

The SRS side airbaginvolved in a frontal ospeed side collision.

TACOMA_U.book Page 86 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMn. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi-ation of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air-

hat may not deploy the SRS airbag rtain shield airbags)and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if theo a collision from the side at certain angles, or a colli- vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

s are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle isr rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-

l Collision from the side

l Collision from the rear

l Vehicle rollover

l Collision from the side to the vehiclebody other than the passenger com-partment

l Collision from the side at an angle

l Collision from the front


l Vehicle rollover


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The SRS curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if thevehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it pitches end over end, or ifit is involved in a low-speed side collision.

n When to contact yoIn the following casenot disconnect the ba

l Any of the SRS airb


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ur Toyota dealers, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Dottery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

ags have been inflated.

l Collision from the front


l Pitching end over end

l The front of the vehicle is damaged ordeformed, or was involved in an acci-dent that was not severe enough tocause the SRS airbags to inflate.

l A portion of a door is damaged ordeformed, or the vehicle was involvedin an accident that was not severeenough to cause the SRS side airbagsand curtain shield airbags to inflate.

l The pad section of the steering wheelor dashboard near the front passengerairbag is scratched, cracked, or other-wise damaged.

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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautiObserve the followingFailure to do so may

l The driver and all properly.The SRS airbags a

l The SRS driver aideath or serious inThe National Highw

Since the risk zoneof inflation, placingvides you with a clecenter of the steerinin. (250 mm) away,

Move your seat pedals comfortab

Slightly recline thAlthough vehicle(250 mm) distancply by reclining thyour seat makes non-slippery cush

If your steering wbag toward your

l The surface of the seats with the sideairbag is scratched, cracked or other-wise damaged.

TACOMA_U.book Page 88 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMons precautions regarding the airbags.

cause death or serious injury.

passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts

re supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.

rbag deploys with considerable force, and can causejury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.ay Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:

for the drivers airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-ar margin of safety. This distance is measured from theg wheel to your breastbone. If you now sit less than 10

you can change your driving position in several ways:

to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thely.e back of the seat. designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.e, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-e back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back ofit hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,ion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.heel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-chest instead of your head and neck.

l The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)containing the curtain shield airbagsinside is scratched, cracked or other-wise damaged.


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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautionsThe seat should be amaintaining control othe instrument panel

l The SRS front passcan cause death oclose to the airbag.bag as possible wupright.

l Improperly seated seriously injured byto use a seat belt stem. Toyota stronglthe rear seats of ththe safest for infant


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djusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while stillf the foot pedals and steering wheel, and your view ofcontrols.

enger airbag also deploys with considerable force, andr serious injury especially if the front passenger is very The front passenger seat should be as far from the air-ith the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits

and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too smallhould be properly secured using a child restraint sys-

y recommends that all infants and children be placed ine vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats ares and children. (P. 104)

l If the seat belt extender has been con-nected to the drivers seat belt bucklebut the seat belt extender has not alsobeen fastened to the latch plate of thedrivers seat belt, the SRS drivers air-bag system will judge that the driver iswearing the seat belt even though theseat belt has not been connected. Inthis case, the drivers airbag may notactivate correctly in a collision, resultingin death or serious injury in the event ofcollision. Be sure to wear the seat beltwith the seat belt extender.

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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

TACOMA_U.book Page 90 Tuesday, April 8, 2008 9:01 AMl Do not sit on the edge of the seat orlean against the dashboard.

l Do not allow a child to stand in front ofthe SRS front passenger airbag unit orsit on the knees of a front passenger.

l Do not drive the vehicle while the driveror passenger has items resting on theirknees.

l Do not lean against the door, the roofside rail or the front, side and rear pil-lars.

l Do not allow anyone to kneel on thepassenger seat toward the door or puttheir head or hands outside the vehicle.


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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

l Regular Cab modeseat cover, that cov

l Do not use seat acairbags inflate as th

l Do not strike or appbag components (Doing so can cause

l Do not touch any obags have deploye

l If breathing becomdoor or window to so. Wash off any re

l If the areas where tpad and front and them replaced by y


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ls: Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion orers the seat cushion surface.

cessories which cover the parts where the SRS sideey may interfere with inflation of the airbags.

ly significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-P. 82). the SRS airbags to malfunction.

f the component parts immediately after the SRS air-d (inflated) as they may be hot.

es difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open aallow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to dosidue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.

he SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheelrear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have

our Toyota dealer.

l Do not attach anything to or lean any-thing against areas such as the dash-board or steering wheel pad. These items can become projectileswhen SRS driver and front passengerairbags deploy.

l Do not attach anything to areas such asthe door, windshield glass, side doorglass, front and rear pillars, roof siderail or assist g

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