TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

Index
611
Abbreviation list ...................... 612
Alphabetical index ................... 614
What to do if... ........................ 624

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board DiagnosticsRES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock
RSCA Roll sensing of curtain shield airbagSRS Supplemental Restraint System

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TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicators
TWR Trailer Weight Rating VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 248
ABS ........................................... 200
Access doors .............................43
Active traction control system .................................... 190
Air conditioning filter............... 469
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 469
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 248
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....92
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................97
Airbag warning light............... 506
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............93
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................97
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 103
General airbag precautions .....97
Locations of airbags ................89
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 101
Proper driving posture .......87, 97
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 102
Side airbag operating conditions..............................93
Side airbag precautions ..........97
SRS airbags ............................89
Antenna............. 264, 306, 418, 420
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 506
Anti-lock brake system .......... 200
Audio input ............... 280, 288, 301 Audio remote controls ............ 303
Audio system
Antenna................. 264, 418, 420
Audio input ............ 280, 288, 301
AUX port ............................... 301
CD player .............................. 267
iPod ....................................... 280
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 273
Optimal use ........................... 295
Portable music player .................. 280, 288, 301
Radio..................................... 260
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 303
Sub woofer ............................ 300
Type ...................................... 255
USB memory......................... 288
AUTO LSD system ................... 192
Automatic light off system...... 166
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 192
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 146
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 533
AUX port ................................... 301
Auxiliary box .... 365, 370, 391, 392
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 490
Wattage................................. 568
Back window .............................. 80
Battery Charging system warning
light ..................................... 506
Checking ............................... 448
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 535
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 219A
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Bluetooth® audio..................... 309
Bluetooth® phone ................... 326
Bottle holders .................. 365, 369
Brake assist ............................. 200
Brakes Brake system warning buzzer........... 191, 193, 198, 205, 505
Brake system warning
light .................................... 505
Fluid...................................... 444
Parking brake ....................... 154
Break-in tips ............................ 134
Camper information ................ 604
Care Exterior ................................. 418
Interior .................................. 421
Seat belts ............................. 422
Cargo capacity ................ 212, 549
Cargo net hook ................ 391, 399
CD player ................................. 267
Certification label ............ 227, 553
Chains ...................................... 220
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 108
Booster seats, installation .... 122
Convertible seats, definition............................. 108
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 120
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 103
Infant seat, definition ............ 108
Infant seats, installation ........ 119
Installing CRS with LATCH system........................ 116, 118
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 119
Installing CRS with top tether straps ....... 123, 126, 127 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................97
Battery precautions .......449, 538
Child restraint system............108
Child-protectors .......................41
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................65
Installing child restraints ........112
Power window lock switch.......78
Power window precautions .....79
Removed wireless remote
control battery
precautions .........................473
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................68
Seat belt precautions ..............66
Child-protectors .........................41
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................418
Interior ...................................421
Seat belts ..............................422
Clock ........................................ 375
Clutch start cancel switch.......199
Compass ...................................409
Condenser ................................444
Console box .....................365, 366
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............539
CRS ...........................................108
Cruise control...........................174
Cup holders ......................365, 367
Curtain shield airbags ...............89
Customizable features.............583
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Daytime running light system .................................... 166
Deck Auxiliary boxes ...................... 392
Deck ...................................... 391
Deck hooks ........................... 393
Deck rails .............................. 212
Tie-down cleats ..................... 394
Detachable pole antenna......... 306
Dimension................................. 548
Dinghy towing .......................... 244
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 430
Doors Access doors...........................43
Door glasses ...........................78
Door lock ...........................36, 39
Open door warning light ........ 508
Side doors ...............................39
Side mirrors .............................75
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 197
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 508
Driver’s seat belt reminder warning buzzer ...................... 508
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 134
Correct posture .......................87
Driving assist systems........... 200
Procedures ............................ 132
Winter driving tips.................. 219 Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse ............................ 474
If the engine will not start ...... 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 533
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 535
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 505
If the warning light turns on ... 505
If you have a flat tire ............. 515
If you lose your keys ............. 534
If you think something is wrong .................................. 503
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 542
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 544
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 497
If your vehicle overheats ....... 539
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 496
Engine Compartment ........................ 436
Engine switch ........................ 143
Exhaust gas .......................... 139
Hood ..................................... 434
How to start the engine ......... 143
Identification number............. 553
If the engine will not start ...... 532
Ignition switch ....................... 143
Immobilizer system ................. 84
Overheating .......................... 539
Warning light ......................... 506DE

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Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 559
Checking .............................. 443
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Temperature gauge .............. 157
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 84
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 556
Checking .............................. 438
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Warning light ........................ 506
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 441
Engine switch .......................... 143
Event data recorder .................. 29
Floor mat .................................. 389
Fluid Brake .................................... 444
Washer ................................. 450
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 487
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 568
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 186
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 487
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 568
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 103 Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................508
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ......................508
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............488
Switch....................................164
Wattage .................................568
Front turn signal lights
Lever .....................................153
Replacing light bulbs .............489
Switch....................................153
Wattage .................................568
Fuel Capacity ................................555
Fuel gauge ............................157
Fuel pump shut off system ....504
Gas station information .........628
Information ............................569
Refueling .................................81
Type ......................................555
Warning light .........................508
Fuel door.....................................81
Fuel filler door ............................81
Fuel pump shut off system .....504
Fuses Fuses ....................................474
Locations .......................477, 481
Garage door opener.................400
Gas station information...........628
Gauges ......................................157
Glove box..................................366
Grocery bag hooks ..................398
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................326
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 496
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................58
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 485
Switch.................................... 164
Wattage ................................. 568
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 491
Wattage ................................. 568
Hill-start assist control ............ 200
Hood .......................................... 434
Hooks Cargo net .............................. 399
Deck hooks ........................... 393
Grocery bag .......................... 398
Tie-down cleats ..................... 394
Horn........................................... 156
I/M test....................................... 429
Identification Engine ................................... 554
Tire ........................................ 573
Vehicle .................................. 553
Ignition switch .......................... 143
Illuminated entry system ......... 363
Immobilizer system....................84
Indicator lights ......................... 160
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 587
Inside rear view mirror ..............70 Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 364
Personal lights ...................... 364
Switch ................................... 364
Wattage................................. 568
Instrument panel light control .................................... 158
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 521
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 515
Jack handle .............................. 520
Keyless entry ............................. 36
Keys Engine switch ........................ 143
If you lose your keys ............. 534
Ignition switch ....................... 143
Keyless entry .......................... 36
Key number............................. 34
Keys ........................................ 34
Reminder buzzer................... 510
Wireless remote control .......... 36
Wireless remote control battery................................. 472
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 492
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage................................. 568
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 484
Wattage................................. 568H
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Lights
Automatic light off system .... 166
Emergency flashers switch... 496
Fog light switch..................... 167
Hazard light switch ............... 496
Headlights switch ................. 164
Instrument panel light control dial.......................... 158
Interior light switch................ 364
Replacing light bulbs ............ 484
Turn signal lights switch ....... 153
Wattage ................................ 568
Limited slip differential ........... 192
Load capacity .......... 212, 217, 549
Lock steering column ............... 69
Luggage storage box .............. 396
Luggage compartment features .................................. 391
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 430
General maintenance ........... 426
Maintenance data ................. 548
Maintenance requirements ... 424
Vehicle exterior..................... 418
Vehicle interior...................... 421
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 506
Manual air conditioning
system ................................... 248
Manual transmission .............. 150
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 158
Meters .................................. 157
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 70
Side mirrors ............................ 75
Vanity mirrors ....................... 374
MP3 disc................................... 273 Noise from under vehicle ..........27
Odometer ..................................158
Off-road precautions
Driving ...................................209
Vehicle ..................................207
Oil
Engine oil ..............................438
Warning light .................506, 508
Opener
Fuel door .................................81
Hood......................................434
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............75
Outside temperature display ....................................376
Overhead console ....................372
Overheating, Engine ................539
Parking brake ...........................154
Personal lights .........................364
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............489
Switch....................................164
Wattage .................................568
Pole antenna.............................306
Power outlet .....................381, 382
Power steering Fluid ......................................446
Power windows ..........................78
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Radiator ............................ 436, 444
Radio ......................................... 260
Rear seatAdjustment ..............................54
Folding down ...........................55
Raising the bottom cushion .................................54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 490, 493
Switch.................................... 164
Wattage ................................. 568
Rear turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 153
Replacing light bulbs ............. 490
Switch.................................... 153
Wattage ................................. 568
Rear view monitor system
Before removing the tailgate ..................................44
Rear view monitor
system ................................ 178
Rear window ...............................80
Replacing Fuses .................................... 474
Light bulbs ............................. 484
Tires .............................. 452, 515
Wheels .................................. 466
Wireless remote control battery ................................. 472
Rear differential lock system .................................... 194
Rear step bumper ......................47
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 590
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch .................. 102 Seat belts
Adjustment .............................. 63
ALR ......................................... 65
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 65
Child restraint system installation........................... 112
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 422
ELR ......................................... 65
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 65
How to wear your seat belt ..... 63
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 65
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 65
Reminder buzzer................... 508
Reminder light ....................... 508
Seat belt extenders ................. 66
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 64
Seating capacity ...................... 217
Seats Adjustment .............................. 49
Adjustment precautions .......... 53
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 112
Cleaning ............................... 421
Folding down the rear seat ..... 55
Folding down the rear seat precautions ........................... 57
Folding passenger’s seat ........ 51
Folding seatback ..................... 50
Front seat adjustment ............. 49
Front seat adjustment precautions ........................... 53
Head restraint ......................... 58
Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry ...................... 50
Properly sitting in the seat....... 87
Raising the bottom cushion..... 54RS