Toyota TACOMA 2012 Reference Guide

TACOMA

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

2012

Tacoma

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

!

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Tacoma
operations. Every Tacoma owner should review the Owner’s
Manual 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.

INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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

Keyless entry

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6

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

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES

Door locks-Power 19
Doors-Child safety locks 20
Floor mat installation 23
Seat belts 19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 19
Spare tire & tools 21
Star Safety System

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Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20

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Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

Volume control buttons (for audio)
Telephone controls
Voice command button
“MODE” button (for audio)

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“ ” buttons (for audio)
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector

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Emergency flasher button
Audio system
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator

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Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator
Parking brake lever

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2

Ignition switch
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlets
AUX or AUX/USB
“A-TRAC” (Active traction control system) switch
Cruise control

1

port

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1

2

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Parking brake pedal
Front fog light switch
Rear differential lock switch
120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch

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Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF) switch

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“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button1or clutch start cancel switch
Vehicle Stability Control OFF switch
Power rearview mirror control switches

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OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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If equipped

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Manual Transmission only

3

Automatic Transmission only

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For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual.”

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune, please consult the “Navigation System
With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.

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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, 2012 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

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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.

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If this light flashes, refer to “SRS airbag,” Section 1-7-, 2012 Owner’s Manual.

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Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

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Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF indicator

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Headlight low beam indicator

Headlight high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

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

Four-wheel drive indicator

Low speed four-wheel drive indicator

Rear differential lock indicator

Slip indicator

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Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

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3

1,4

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OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Active traction control system indicator

Traction control OFF indicator

Downhill assist control system indicator

AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator

Cruise control indicator

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5

Low fuel level warning

Anti-lock Brake System warning

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If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.

4

If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.

5

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Keyless entry (if equipped)

Locking operation Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30

Push

Panic button

seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.

Push and hold

Fuel tank door and cap

Turn to open

Pull

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Hood release

Pull up latch and
raise hood

Pull

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Engine maintenance

4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine

OVERVIEW

6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine

Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick

NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help

extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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