TOYOTA TACOMA 2008 Owners Manual (in English)

2008
Quick Reference Guide

2008
Tacoma
!A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guideis 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 Guideis not intended
as a substitute for theOwner’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.
This Quick Reference Guideis not a full
description of Tacoma operations. Every
Tacoma owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
“ ” information highlighted
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
Guideis current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.

1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Accessory meter 16
Air Conditioning/Heating16
Audio 14-15
Auto LSD (Auto Limited Slip Differential) 19
Automatic Transmission 8
Bottle holders 18
Clock 10
Cruise control 17
Cup holders 18
Door locks-Power 19
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals11
Light control-Instrument panel19
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 wipers & washers 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

2
OVERVIEW
Volume control buttons (for audio)
“ ” buttons (for audio)
“MODE” button (for audio)
Front fog light switch
1
Rear differential lock switch1
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
Wiper and washer controls
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector
1
Audio system
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer
indicator
1
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator1
or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator1
Instrument panel
>>
Steering wheel
controls (if equipped)

3
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch1
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Emergency flasher switch
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
Parking brake lever (stick type)
2
Cruise control1
Engine switch
Roll sensing curtain shield airbags OFF switch
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button
1or clutch
start cancel switch1
“VSC OFF” switch1
Power rearview mirror control switches1
1
If equipped2Manual Transmission only.
(Automatic Transmissions are equipped with a
parking brake pedal.)

4
OVERVIEW
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section
1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,”
Tachometer
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Service indicator and reminder
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Gear 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
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1

5
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Section 1-7, 2008 Owner’s Manual.4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2008
Owner’s Manual.
5If this light flashes, refer to “Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch,” Section 1-3, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
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 indicator
2
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator2
Rear differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator
warning
1
Downhill assist control indicator
“AUTO LSD” indicator
Cruise control indicator4
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system
indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags off
indicator5

6
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Hood release
NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
Pull
Pull up latch and
raise hoodTu r n
Panic button
Keyless entry
Locking operationUnlocking operation
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Push
Push and holdPush ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Pull

7
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine

8
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
1 The engine switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive 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
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Tacoma is available with optional 5-speed or
6-speed Manual Transmission. For safety, the engine
will not start unless the clutch pedal is FULLY
depressed.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Manual Transmission