This Quick 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 Quick 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
!
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Regular cab models
-behind the seatback
Jack
Tool bag
Access cab models
-under the rear seat
Removing the spare tire
Type A
(1)
Double cab models
-under the rear seat
Tool bag
Jack
(3)
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Tool bag
Jack
(2)
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Tacoma
operations. Every Tacoma owner should review the Owner’sManual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Type B
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Assemble the jack handle.
(2) Insert the jack handle end into the lowering screw.
(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
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INDEX
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Engine maintenance7
Fuel tank door and cap6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry6
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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Door locks-Power19
Doors-Child safety locks20
Seat belts19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor19
Spare tire & tools21
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System20
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
Volume control buttons (for audio)
>
>
“ ” buttons (for audio)
“MODE” button (for audio)
Front fog light switch
Rear differential lock switch
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector
Audio system
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Parking brake lever
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Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch
1
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Emergency flasher button
Cigarette lighter
Parking brake lever
Cruise control
2
1
Ignition switch
Parking brake pedal
3
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF) switch
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button
“VSC OFF” (Vehicle Stability Control OFF) switch
Power rearview mirror control switches
1
If equipped
2
Manual Transmission only
3
Automatic Transmission only
1
or clutch start cancel switch
1
3
1
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Service indicator and reminder
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Gear shift position indicator (if equipped)
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2011
Owner’s Manual.
Brake system warning
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
Charging system warning
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2
If this light flashes, refer to “SRS airbag,” Section 1-7-, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
3
If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s
Manual.
1
1
1
1
1
4
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
1
1
1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator