TOYOTA TACOMA 2020 (in English) User Guide
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Windshield washer fluid tank
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoirEngine oil filler cap
Engine oil filler cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Pull up latch and
raise hood
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open4 CYLINDER (2TR-FE) ENGINE
6 CYLINDER (2GR-FKS) ENGINE
Engine maintenance
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.”
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
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Automatic transmission (if equipped)
* The engine switch must be in the “ON” position (without Smart Key\
) / ”IGNITION
ON” mode (with Smart Key) and the brake pedal depressed to shift fr\
om Park.
The initial shift range in “S” mode is set automatically to 5 or 4\
according
to vehicle speed.
Selecting shift ranges using “S” mode restricts the upper limit of\
the possible gear
ranges, controls engine braking forces and prevents unnecessary upshifti\
ng.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
“S” mode- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such as when\
driving in
mountainous regions or when pulling a trailer.
+(upshifting)
(downshifting)-
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, k\
eep in
“2WD” position.
Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
POWER MODE
“S” MODE
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Manual transmission (if equipped)
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
Automatic transmission (if equipped)
* The engine switch must be in the “ON” position (without Smart Key\
) / ”IGNITION
ON” mode (with Smart Key) and the brake pedal depressed to shift fr\
om Park.
The initial shift range in “S” mode is set automatically to 5 or 4\
according
to vehicle speed.
Selecting shift ranges using “S” mode restricts the upper limit of\
the possible gear
ranges, controls engine braking forces and prevents unnecessary upshifti\
ng.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such as when\
driving in
mountainous regions or when pulling a trailer.
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD); Shift when speed is below 62 mph.
Low speed (4WD); Shift into neutral while stopped, or depress clutch p\
edal
at speeds below 2 mph.
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, k\
eep in
“2WD” position.
Turn
Push and turn
Turn
Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Multi-terrain select (if equipped)
Crawl Control (if equipped)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Allows travel on extremely rough off-road surfaces at a fixed low speed \
without
pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information. Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information. Improves driveability in off-road situations. Select one of five modes t\
hat most
closely matches the terrain on which you are driving. Brake control can \
be optimized
in accordance with the selected mode.5 modes Mud & Sand
(1)
Rock & Dirt
(4)
Loose Rock
(2)
Rock
(5)
Mogul
(3)
Multi-Information Display Multi-terrain select indicator
Mode indicator
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. The engine switch must be in the “ON” position.
The clutch start cancel switch allows you to start the engine and drive \
out of difficult
situations where the vehicle should not be allowed to roll backwards.
Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Push to switch display
(4)
(4)
(1) (5)
(2)
(3)
(1) Low to (2) Between low and medium - Rock, mogul (downhill) and gravel (downhill)
(2) Between low and medium to (3) Medium - Mogul (uphill)
(3) Medium to (5) High - Snow, mud, gravel (uphill), sand, dirt, mogul (uphill) and grass
Multi-terrain select on/off switch
Mode selector dial
Slip indicator Multi-Information Display Crawl Control indicator
Speed selector dial
Crawl control on/off switch
(1) (5)
(2)
(3)
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Clutch start cancel (if equipped)
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Odometer and trip meter
Allows travel on extremely rough off-road surfaces at a fixed low speed \
without
pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information. Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information. Improves driveability in off-road situations. Select one of five modes t\
hat most
closely matches the terrain on which you are driving. Brake control can \
be optimized
in accordance with the selected mode.
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
Angle
Lock release lever
The engine switch must be in the “ON” position.
The clutch start cancel switch allows you to start the engine and drive \
out of difficult
situations where the vehicle should not be allowed to roll backwards.
Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Push to switch display
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
(1) Low to (2) Between low and medium - Rock, mogul (downhill) and gravel (downhill)
(2) Between low and medium to (3) Medium - Mogul (uphill)
(3) Medium to (5) High - Snow, mud, gravel (uphill), sand, dirt, mogul (uphill) and grass
Crawl control on/off switch
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Seats-Head restraints
Seats adjustments-Front
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Lock release buttonLock release lever
Pull
Separate seats-Front
Vertical adjustment
Separate-Rear
FoldingFolding
Outer-Rear
Lock release buttonLock release buttonLock release button
Separate seats-FrontRear
Vertical adjustment Vertical adjustment
Stow the seat belt buckles.
Pass the seat belt through the seat
belt hangers.
(1)
(1)
(3)
Attach the head restraints.
DOUBLE CAB
DOUBLE CAB
MANUAL SEAT POWER SEAT* (DRIVER’S SIDE ONLY)
Lumber support
Lumber support
(driver’s side only)
Seat position
(forward/backward) Seatback angle
Seat position (forward/backward),
cushion (front) angle and height Seatback angle
*If equipped
ACCESS CABACCESS CAB
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Lock release lever
Pull lock release strap and fold
down the seatback.
Stow the seat belt buckles.Pass the seat belt through the seat
belt hangers. Raise the bottom cushion up while
pulling the lever until it locks.
(1)
(1)
(3)
(2)
(2)
(4)
Remove head restraints and swing
the bottom cushion.
Attach the head restraints.
Pull
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
DOUBLE CAB
POWER SEAT* (DRIVER’S SIDE ONLY)
Lumber support
Seatback angle *If equipped
Rear seats-Folding
ACCESS CAB
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Lights & turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
WITH INTERMITTENT WIPER
WITHOUT INTERMITTENT WIPER
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system Automatically turns on under certain
conditions to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at\
night.
Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after 30 second delay,
or lock switch on remote is pushed after locking.
Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high
and low beams as appropriate to enhance vision at night.
Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) in this guide or the Owner’\
s Manual for
more details on the Automatic High Beam feature.
* Operating conditions must be met. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for d\
etails.
High beam
flasher
Low beam
Driver side
Type A (driver’s side only)
Window lock switch
Automatic down (type A)/up or down (type B) operation
Push the switch
completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or cl\
ose. To stop
the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
On
Off
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
Headlights
Parking lights
AUTO
OFF
Type A
Automatic DRL
Parking lights
Headlights
Type C
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL
OFF
Type B
TURNING SIGNALSFRONT FOG LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED)
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
High beam
Automatic High Beam*or
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Lights & turn signals
Windshield wipers & washers
Windows-Power
WITH INTERMITTENT WIPER
WITHOUT INTERMITTENT WIPER
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system Automatically turns on under certain
conditions to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at\
night.
Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off after 30 second delay,
or lock switch on remote is pushed after locking.
Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high
and low beams as appropriate to enhance vision at night.
Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) in this guide or the Owner’\
s Manual for
more details on the Automatic High Beam feature.
* Operating conditions must be met. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for d\
etails.
High beam
flasher
UpUp
DownDown
Driver side
Type A (driver’s side only)
Window lock switch Type B (front seat windows)
Automatic down (type A)/up or down (type B) operation
Push the switch
completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or cl\
ose. To stop
the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
FastPull to wash and wipe Adjust frequency*
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” \
or visit www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority whi\
le
driving. Do not use the Audio Multimedia System if it will distract you.
“MODE/HOLD”
Push to change
audio source or
push and hold to
mute or pause
current operation.
“>>” Use to
search within the
selected audio feature.
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without removing your han\
ds
from the steering wheel.
Refer to the Bluetooth
® device pairing in this guide or the Navigation and
Multimedia System Owner’s Manual for additional user instructions.
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while
driving. Do not use the Audio Multimedia System if it will distract you.
Microphone
Type A (without moonroof)
Push to turn ON/OFF or
turn to adjust volume
Seek station/
track/file select
Push to display
the audio/visual
screen
Push to display
the map screen Push to display
the menu screen Push to display
the home screen Touch screen display
Push to access
Bluetooth hands-
free system
Turn to tune radio stations
manually or select tracks or files
Push to display
APPS screen
Audio
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