TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

1212005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS13078
Front seat
LS13099
Rear seat
Lower anchorages for the child restraint
systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 specifications are
installed in the seat.
Front seat without seatback table—
The anchorages are installed in the gap
between the seat cushion and seatback of
the seat as shown in the illustration.
Front seat with seatback table—
The anchorages are installed in the seat
cushion of the seat.
Rear seat—
The anchorages are located at the base
of the seatback as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Child restraint systems complying with the
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification
can be fixed to these anchorages. In this
case, it is not necessary to fix the child
restraint system with a seat belt on the
vehicle.
LS13160a
1st lock
position
10th lock
position
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION 1. Front seat—Fold down the front seat seatback and back to the 1st lock
position (most upright position) until
it locks into place. Adjust the seat-
back to the 10th lock position.
Make sure the seatback is locked secure-
ly.
—Installation with child
restraint lower anchorages
(access cab models)

1222005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS13082
Canada only
Front seat without seatback table (type A)
LS13083
Canada only
Front seat without seatback table (type B)
LS13186
Canada only
Front seat with seatback table (type A)

1232005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS13187
Canada only
Front seat with seatback table (type B)
LS13100
Canada only
Rear seat (type A)
LS13101
Canada only
Rear seat (type B)

1242005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
Front seat—2. Front seat without seatback table— Widen the gap between the seat
cushion and seatback slightly and
confirm the position of the lower an-
chorages near the button on the
seatback.
Front seat with seatback table—Wid-
en the slits of the seat cushion
slightly and confirm the position of
the lower anchorages near the but-
ton on the seat cushion.
3. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and
tighten the lower straps.
Type B—Latch the buckles onto the
anchorages.
Rear seat—
Type A—Latch the hooks of lower
straps onto the anchorages and tighten
the lower straps.
Type B—Latch the buckles onto the an-
chorages.
For owners in Canada— The symbol on
a child restraint system indicates the pres-
ence of a lower connector system. If your child restraint system has a top
strap, it should be anchored. (For the
installation of the top strap, see “—Using
a top strap” on page 113 in this Section.)
For installation details, refer to the instruc-
tion manual equipped with each product.
CAUTION
When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, be
sure that there are no irregular ob-
jects around the anchorages or that
the seat belt is not caught.
Push and pull the child restraint
system in different directions to be
sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by
its manufacturer.
After securing the child restraint
system, never slide or recline the
seat.
Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat if it interferes
with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. Otherwise, the child or
front seat occupant(s) may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sud-
den braking or a collision.

1252005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS13084
Lower anchorages for the child restraint
systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 specifications are
installed in the rear seat.
The anchorages are installed in the gap
between the seat cushion and seatback of
both outside rear seats as shown in the
illustration.
Child restraint systems complying with the
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification
can be fixed with these anchorages. In
this case, it is not necessary to fix the
child restraint system with a seat belt on
the vehicle.LS13085
Canada only
Ty p e A
LS13086
Canada only
Ty p e B
—Installation with child
restraint lower anchorages
(double cab models)

1262005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION1. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly and
confirm the position of the lower an-
chorages near the button on the
seatback.
2. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and
tighten the lower straps.
Type B—Latch the buckles onto the
anchorages.
For owners in Canada— The symbol on
a child restraint system indicates the pres-
ence of a lower connector system.
If your child restraint system has a top
strap, it should be anchored. (For the
installation of the top strap, see “—Using
a top strap” on page 116 in this Section.)
For installation details, refer to the instruc-
tion manual equipped with each product.CAUTION
When using the lower anchorages
for the child restraint system, be
sure that there are no irregular ob-
jects around the anchorages or that
the seat belt is not caught.
Push and pull the child restraint
system in different directions to be
sure it is secure. Follow all the
installation instructions provided by
its manufacturer.
After securing the child restraint
system, never recline the seat.
Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat if it interferes
with the lock mechanism of the
front seats. Otherwise, the child or
front seat occupant(s) may be killed
or seriously injured in case of sud-
den braking or a collision.

1272005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Steering wheel and Mirrors
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel128
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Outside rear view mirrors 128
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 130
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Auto anti −glare inside rear view mirror 131
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Sun visors 132
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Vanity mirrors 132
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SECTION 1 4

1282005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS14001a
To adjust the steering wheel position,
push down the lock release lever. Then
tilt the steering wheel to the desired
angle, push or pull it to the desired
steering column length and pull up the
lock release lever.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Doing
so may cause the driver to mishan-
dle the vehicle and an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.
LS14002
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the side of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the outside
rear view mirror on the passenger ’s side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object
seen in a convex mirror will look smaller
and farther away than when seen in a flat
mirror.
Tilt and telescopic steering
wheelOutside rear view mirrors—

1292005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
LS14003
To adjust a mirror, use the switches.1. Master switch—To select the mirror to be adjusted
Push the switch to “L” (left) or “R”
(right).
2. Control switch—To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc-
tion.
Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is
in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the mir-
ror face. Use a spray deicer to free
the mirror.
—Power rear view mirror
control

1302005 TACOMA from Mar. ’05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS14004
The rear view mirrors can be folded
backward for parking in compact areas.
To fold the rear view mirror, push back-
ward.
CAUTION
Do not drive with the mirrors folded
backward. Both the driver and pas-
senger side rear view mirrors must
be extended and properly adjusted
before driving.
LS14005
Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
Daylight driving—Lever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. It may cause the
driver to mishandle the vehicle and
an accident may occur resulting in
death or serious injuries.
—Folding rear view mirrorsAntiglare inside rear view
mirror