display TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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3-5. Using the storage features ........................... 296
List of storage features....... 296
• Glove box ......................... 296
• Console boxes ................. 297
• Cup holders ...................... 298
• Bottle holders ................... 300
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 302
• Overhead console ............ 304
3-6. Other interior features ..... 305 Sun visors .......................... 305
Vanity mirrors ..................... 306
Clock .................................. 307
Outside temperature display (vehicles with accessory
meter) ............................... 308
Cigarette lighter .................. 309
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 310
Power outlet (if 115V AC equipped) ......................... 311
Seatback table ................... 317
Floor mat ............................ 318
Luggage compartment features ............................ 319
Garage door opener box .... 328
Compass (vehicles with accessory meter).............. 332
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 338 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 338
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 340 4-2. Maintenance ...................... 343
Maintenance requirements .................... 343
General maintenance ......... 345
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 348
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 349
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 349
Hood ................................... 353
Engine compartment .......... 355
Tires.................................... 373
Tire inflation pressure ......... 381
Wheels................................ 386
Air conditioning filter ........... 388
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 391
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 393
Light bulbs .......................... 403
5-1. Essential information ....... 414 If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 414
If you think something is wrong ................................ 420
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 421
Event data recorder ............ 422
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 63
Sun visors P. 305
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 81
Vanity mirrors P. 306
Interior light P. 295
Rear view monitor system3 P. 166
Overhead console1 P. 304
Garage door opener box 1 P. 328
Compass 1 P. 332
Personal lights1 P. 295
Outside temperature display 1 P. 308
Accessory meter 1 P. 156
3: Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror1: If equipped
2: Access Cab and Double Cab models

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the seats using a seat belt or a child
restraint lower anchor belt. Attach the top strap when installing a
child restraint.
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt) ( P. 56)
Child restraint lower anchor-
ages
Access Cab models
Lower anchorages are pro-
vided for the front passen-
ger seat and left rear
passenger seats.
Buttons displaying the loca-
tion of the anchorages are
attached to the seats. (if
equipped)
Double Cab models
Lower anchorages are pro-
vided for the outside rear
seats.
Buttons displaying the loca-
tion of the anchorages are
attached to the seats.

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2-2. Gauges and meters
Gauges and meters
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the ON position.Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
ODO/TRIP button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.

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2-2. Gauges and meters
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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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2-2. Gauges and meters
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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2-4. Using other driving systems
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)
■The rear view monitor system can be operated when
The shift lever is in R and engine switch is ON.
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an
image of the area behind the veh icle. The image is displayed in
reverse on the screen. This reversed im age is a similar image to the
one on the inside rear view mirror.
The rear view image is dis-
played on the inside rear view
mirror.
If the shift lever is shifted out of
R, the screen is turned off.
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Screen

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Switching the screen ON/OFF mode
■ Displayed area
While displaying the screen, press the
AUTO button on the inside the rear view
mirror to switch the screen ON/OFF
mode.
Screen ON mode: Green indicator comes
on.
Screen OFF mode: Orange indicator
comes on.
The auto anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror will revert to the automatic mode
each time the engine switch is turned
on.
The area covered by the camera is lim-
ited. Objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper cannot be seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to vehicle orientation or
road conditions.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■When using the rear view monito r system, observe the following pre-
cautions to avoid an accident that coul d result in death or serious inju-
ries.
● Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
● Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
● Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
● Do not use the system if the tailgate open.
■ Conditions which may affect the rear view monitor system
● If the back of the vehicle has been hit, the camera’s position and mounting
angle may have changed. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
● Rapid temperature changes, such as when hot water is poured on the
vehicle in cold weather, may cause the system to function abnormally.
● If the camera lens is dirty, it cannot transmit a clear image. Rinse with
water and wipe with a soft cloth. If extremely dirty, wash with a mild
cleanser and rinse.
● The displayed image may be darker and moving images may be slightly
distorted when the system is cold.

Interior and exterior features3
219
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and
defogger ....................... 220
Air conditioning system .... 220
3-2. Using the audio system .......................... 228
Audio system types .......... 228
Using the radio ................. 231
Using the CD player ......... 237
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 244
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 253
Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab
models) .......................... 256
Using the AUX adapter .... 257
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 259
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone) ............. 262
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ......... 262
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 266
Making a phone call ......... 274
Setting a cellular phone ... 279
Security and system setup .............................. 284
Using the phone book ...... 287 3-4. Using the interior
lights ............................. 294
Interior lights list ............... 294
• Interior light .................... 295
• Personal lights ............... 295
3-5. Using the storage features ......................... 296
List of storage features .... 296
• Glove box....................... 296
• Console boxes ............... 297
• Cup holders ................... 298
• Bottle holders ................. 300
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 302
• Overhead console .......... 304
3-6. Other interior features ......................... 305
Sun visors ........................ 305
Vanity mirrors ................... 306
Clock ................................ 307
Outside temperature display (vehicles with
accessory meter) ........... 308
Cigarette lighter................ 309
Power outlet (12V DC) ..... 310
Power outlet (if 115V AC equipped) ....................... 311
Seatback table ................. 317
Floor mat .......................... 318
Luggage compartment features .......................... 319
Garage door opener box ................................. 328
Compass (vehicles with accessory meter) ........... 332