TOYOTA TACOMA 2008 (in English) User Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Shift when speed is below 62 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Shift into neutral while stopped, or depress
clutch pedal at speeds below 2 mph.
For best fuel economy and performance under
normal driving conditions, keep in “H2” position.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length,
and return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Tu r n
Push and
turn
Length
Angle
Lock release
lever
Tu r n

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front
Separate seatBench seat
Position
Lumbar support*
Seatback angle
* If equipped
Seats-Head restraints
Bench seat-Front Separate seats-Front
Lock release buttonLock release button
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
(1)(2)

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)
Automatically turns on the turn signal lights at a
reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns
lights off when driver’s door is opened with the
engine switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turnPush
Lane change
Lane change
Left turnHigh beam

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
FastPull to wash and wipeAdjust interval
With intermittent wiper
Without intermittent wiper
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Access cab models
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Up
Down
Double cab models
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow
lock
switch
Up
Down
Automatic down operation (driver side only)
Push the switch completely down and release to
fully open. To stop window midway, lightly pull up
on the switch.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Parking brake
Manual Transmission
SetRelease
(1)
Push
button(2)
Turn and
push in
lever
Automatic Transmission
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Power outlets
12V DC
115V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switchGreen
indicator
Yellow
indicator Right side
of bedPush
Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to
be used.
The engine must be running for use.
Yellow Light OnlyMax Capacity 115V AC/100W
Green & Yellow LightsMax Capacity 115V AC/400W
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Type 2 additional functions
Type 3 additional functions
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFFView CD
information
Push to
adjust
tone &
balance Seek
station/
CD track
selectStation/CD
track scan
Mode
View radio
and CD
information Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated below number
View genre
with RDS
system
Traffic information
Load CD(s)
Ty p e 1

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
“ -+ ”
Volume control
“ ”
-In radio mode
Push to select a preset station; push and hold to
seek the next strong station.
-In CD mode
Push to skip up or down to the next/previous
track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode.
Push and hold to turn the audio system “OFF.”
>>
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and
hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a
beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan
preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
RDS (Radio Data System - FM, Type 3 only)
-Push “TYPE” to select station genre.
-Push steering wheel switches “ ” or “ ,” or
preset button (1-6) to select stations within genre.
-Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted
from radio stations.
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CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.”
Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Types 2 and 3 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close
and then re-open for next disc.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating
Fan speed
Temperature
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Air Conditioning ON/OFF (if equipped)
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then
change to recirculate for cooler air.
Accessory meter (if equipped)
E/M (English/Metric) buttonTo select Fahrenheit
or Celsius.
Compass
Outside temperature display

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Use ONLYwhen wheel spinning occurs in a ditch, or
on slippery or unpaved surfaces. DO NOT USE THE
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IN CONDITIONS OTHER
THAN SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL ONCE THE VEHICLE
MOVES OUT OF THE TROUBLE SPOT.
Refer to your Owner’s Manualfor complete details
on this system before attempting to use it.
Rear differential lock (if equipped)
Rear differential
Lock/Unlock
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed
exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume
2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Bottle holders
Front door
Rear door
(double cab only)
Center console-Rear
Cup holders
Bench seat
Separate seats
(Manual Transmission)Separate seats
(Automatic Transmission)
Front console
Center console
Separate seats
(Automatic Transmission)