TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

MN 00505-QRG09-TAC
Printed in the USA 5/08
2009
Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2009
Tacoma
!A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick Reference Guideis a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for
theOwner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Tacoma.
This Quick Reference Guideis not a full description of Tacoma
operations. Every Tacoma owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Assemble the jack handle.
(2) Insert the jack handle end into the lowering screw.
(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Regular cab models
-behind the seatbackDouble cab models
-under the rear seat
Access cab models
-under the rear seat
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
Front
Front
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)
Rear door
(1)
(3) (2)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry 6
Accessory meter 15
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 10
Cruise control 19
Door locks-Power 18
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals 17
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Parking brake 13
Power outlets 13
Rear differential lock 16
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seats-Folding rear 11
Seats-Head restraints 10
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9
“VSC OFF” button 19
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Doors-Child safety locks 21
Seat belts 20
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES

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OVERVIEW
Volume control buttons (for audio)
“ ” buttons (for audio)
“MODE” button (for audio)
Front fog light switch
1
Rear differential lock switch1
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector
1
Audio system
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator
1
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator1or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator1
Instrument panel
>>
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch1
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Emergency flasher button
12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter
Parking brake lever (stick type)
2
Cruise control1
Engine ignition switch
Parking brake pedal3
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF) switch
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button1or clutch start cancel switch1
“VSC OFF” (Vehicle Stability Control OFF) switch1
Power rearview mirror control switches1
1
If equipped2Manual Transmission only3 Automatic Transmission only
Parking brake lever

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Tachometer
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Service indicator and reminder
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob
Gear shift position indicator (if equipped)
Instrument cluster
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1
1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “SRS airbag,” Section 1-7-, 2009 Owner’s Manual.3If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)/(4-speed)
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
3
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3
Rear differential lock indicator4
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator warning
1
Downhill assist control system indicator
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator
Cruise control indicator5
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF indicator2
4
If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s
Manual.
5If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

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Fuel tank door and cap
Hood release
NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Pull up latch and raise hoodTu r n
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Pull
Panic button
Push and hold
PushPush ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operationUnlocking operation
NOTE:If a door is not opened within
60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Pull

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
5-speed models
4-speed models
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
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