light TOYOTA TACOMA 2008 Owners Manual (in English)

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2008 TACOMA from Apr. ’08 Prod. (OM35898U)
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Garage door opener box or accessorymeter
5. Personal lights
6. Auxiliary boxes
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Glove box
10. Automatic transmission selector lever
11. Rear console box
12. Bottle holders
13. Cup holders
14. Tire pressure warning reset switch
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Parking brake pedal
17. Window lock switch

Separate seats with automatic transmission
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2008 TACOMA from Apr. ’08 Prod. (OM35898U)
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Garage door opener box or accessorymeter
5. Personal lights
6. Auxiliary boxes
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Glove box
10. Rear console box
11. Bottle holders
12. Cup holders
13. Manual transmission gear shift lever
14. Tire pressure warning reset switch
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Window lock switch

Separate seats with manual transmission
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2008 TACOMA from Apr. ’08 Prod. (OM35898U)
1. Front fog light switch
2. Rear differential lock switch
3. Power outlet main switch
4. Instrument panel light control dial
5. Headlight and turn signal switches
6. Audio remote control switches
7. Wiper and washer switches
8. Front drive control switch knob
9. Audio system
10. Clock
11. Engine immobilizer system indicator light
12. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
13. Front passenger occupant classification indicator lights or passenger airbag on −
off indicator lights
14. Passenger airbag off switch
15. Air conditioning controls
16. Power outlet
17. Emergency flasher switch
18. Cigarette lighter
19. Parking brake lever (manual transmission)
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LS11005b
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Odometer and two trip meters4. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge
6. Fuel gauge 7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Shift position indicator lights (automatic
transmission)
Instrument cluster overview

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2008 TACOMA from Apr. ’08 Prod. (OM35898U)
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Brake system warning light∗1
Charging system warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
SRS warning light∗1
or
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light or passenger airbag on −off
indicator light
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗ 1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
Open door warning light∗ 1
Tire pressure warning light∗1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗1
(four −wheel drive models only)
Engine immobilizer system indicator light
∗ 1
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
indicator light∗5
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 153 in Section 1 −6.
∗
2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 201 in
Section 1 −7.
∗
3: If this light flashes, see “Four −wheel drive system” on page
175 in Section 1− 7.
∗
4: If this light flashes, see “Rear differential lock system” on
page 192 in Section 1 −7.
∗
5: For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch” on page 92 in Section 1 −3.
Cruise control indicator light
∗
2
Rear differential lock indicator light∗4
Four −wheel drive indicator light∗
3
Slip indicator light
Vehicle stability control system off
indicator/warning light
∗ 1
“AUTO LSD” indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Tail light indicator light
Automatic transmission indicator lights
(5 −speed)
Automatic transmission indicator lights
(4 −speed)
Low speed four −wheel drive indicator light∗
3
Downhill assist control system indicator light
Headlight low beam indicator light

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LS12042
Do not bend the key grip.
Do not cover the key grip with any
material that cuts off electromagnet-
ic waves.
 Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.
 Do not leave the key exposed to
high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood
under direct sunlight.
 Do not put the key in water or
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
 Do not use the key with electromag-
netic materials.
LS12043
KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key num-
ber and storing it in a safe place.

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LS12044
The engine immobilizer system is a
theft prevention system. When you in-
sert the key in the engine switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head
transmits an electronic code to the ve-
hicle. The engine will start only when
the electronic code in the chip corre-
sponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle
when you leave the vehicle.
LS12003a
The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the engine switch.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show the system is set.
If any of the following indicator conditions
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
The indicator light stays on.
The indicator light does not start flash-
ing when the key is removed from the
engine switch.
The indicator light flashes inconsistent-
ly.Inserting the registered key in the engine
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
indicator light will go off.
The system is maintenance−
free.
For your Toyota dealer to make you a
new key with built −in transponder chip,
your dealer will need your key number
and master key. However, there is a limit
to the number of additional keys your
Toyota dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the sys-
tem or start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disas-
semble the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. If any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made, proper opera-
tion of the system cannot be guaran-
teed.
Engine immobilizer system

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To lock and unlock all doors, push the
switches of the transmitter slowly and
securely.
To lock: Push the “
” (lock) switch. All
the doors are locked simultaneously. At
this time, the turn signal lights flash once.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If any door is not securely closed, or if
the key is in the engine switch, locking
cannot be performed by the “
” switch.
To unlock: Push the “
” switch once to
unlock the driver ’s door alone. Pushing
the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks
all the doors simultaneously. At this time,
the turn signal lights will flash twice. When unlocking a door when all the doors
are locked, the interior light comes on.
The lights remain on for about 15 seconds
unless either door is opened and closed.
(For further information, see “Interior light”
on page 145 in Section 1
−5.)
You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again.
If the “
” or “” switch is kept pushed
in, the locking or unlocking operation is
not repeated. Release the switch and then
push again.
LS12015a
Pushing the “” (alarm) switch blows
the horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights, turn signal lights,
and interior light.
The “
” switch is used to deter vehicle
theft when you witness anyone attempting
to break into or damage your vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, push the “
” switch once
again, lock or unlock a door with transmit-
ter, or turn the engine switch from the
“LOCK” to “ON” position.
The alarm does not work when the engine
switch is in the “ON” position.
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Vehicles with a power door lock system—
When the interior light switch is in the
“DOOR” position, and all the doors are
unlocked using either the key or wireless
remote control transmitter, the interior light
will come on and remain on for about 15
seconds before fading out. (For further in-
formation, see “Interior light” on page 145
in Section 1−5.)
LS12005
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK KNOB
Move the lock knob.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.
The front doors can be opened by pulling
the inside handles even if the lock knobs
are in the locked position.
CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the
front doors while driving. The doors
will open and an accident may occur.
Toyota strongly recommends that all
children be placed in the rear seat of
the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the ve-
hicle.
Vehicles with power door lock system—
The door will not lock if the key is left in
the engine switch when closing the front
doors.