TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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When drivingOdometer and trip meter display button
Pressing this button switches
between odometer and trip meter dis-
plays.
Odometer
Trip meter A
*
Trip meter B*
*:Pushing and holding the buttonwill reset the trip meter.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Odometer/trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-
ent distances independently.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 456)

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When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 147)*1,2Slip indicator
( P. 174, 176, 185)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 157)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 176,185)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 157)*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 181)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 157)*1RSCA OFF indicator
(P. 95)
(if equipped)
Security indicator
( P. 76)
(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 174)
(5-speed
automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 141)
*1AUTO LSD indicator
( P. 176)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator( P. 170)
(4-speed
automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 141)(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 170)
*1
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 178)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 163)*1AIR BAG ON indicator
( P. 97)

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When driving
CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 424)
*1:These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2:The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3:The indicator light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
( P. 97)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1,3

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Accessor y meter (if equipped)
■The accessory meter can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside air
temperature. ( P. 308)
Compass
Displays the direction that
the vehicle is heading.
(  P. 332)
Display button
Every time you press this
button, the display toggles
through the following infor-
mation.
Compass and outside
temperature (°F)
Compass and outside
temperature (°C) Display off
(no compass)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
The headlights can be operated manually.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
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■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front turn signal lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Automatic light off system
Opening the driver’s door with the engine switch in the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion will turn the headlights and tail lights off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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When driving
Fog light switch (if equipped)
■The fog lights can be turned on only when
The headlights are on low beam.
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog.
On/off

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Windshield wipers and washer
■Without intermittent type
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer operation