Toyota Tacoma 2006 Reference Guide

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MN 00452-PRG06-TAC

Printed in USA 08/05

2006

Pocket Reference Guide

2006

Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)

Tacoma

This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.

The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’ s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of your
vehicle’s 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 your new Tacoma.

A word about safe vehicle operations

!

This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
description of Tacoma operations. Every
Tacoma owner should review the

Manual

Pay special attention to the boxed
“ ” information highlighted in
this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’ s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid
injury or equipment malfunction.

that accompanies this vehicle.

Owner’ s

Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the rear door to
be opened only from the outside.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Regular cab models

-behind the seatback

Tool bag

Access cab models

-under the rear seat

Removing the spare tire

Double cab models

-under the rear seat

Jack

Tool bag

Front

Jack

Tool bag

Front

Jack

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger car
because it is also designed for off-road use. It
has a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for important rollover information.

All information in this

is current at the time of printing.

Guide

Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.

Pocket Reference

Assemble the jack handle.
Insert the jack handle end into the lowering
screw.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.

Refer to the
tire changing procedures.

Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and

21

INDEX

Item Page no.

OVERVIEW

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

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Accessory meter 10
Air conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15
Auto LSD (Auto Limited Slip Differential) 19
Automatic transmission 8
Bottle holders 18
Clock 9
Cruise control 17
Cup holders 18
Door locks 19
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals 11
Light control-Instrument panel 19
Manual transmission 8
Parking brake 13
Power outlets 13
Rear differential lock 17
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seats-Head restraints 10
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9
Windows-power 12
Windshield wiper & washer 12

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks 21
Seat belts 20
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Warning System reset 20

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

1

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Front fog light switch*
“AUTO LSD” (Auto Limited Slip Differential) or
Rear Differential Lock switch*
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch*
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
Audio steering wheel switches*
Wiper and washer controls
Two-wheel/Four-wheel Drive Selector*
Audio
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer
indicator light*
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator* or
front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator*

1

2

Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch*
Air conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Emergency flasher switch
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
Parking brake lever (stick type)
Cruise control*
Ignition
Clutch start cancel switch*
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button*
Power rear view mirror controls*

*If equipped

1

Airbag indicator turns ON/OFF depending on
weight of passenger.
Refer to the

Owner’s Manual for more details.

3

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES