TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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Front console box (Access Cab and Double Cab models)
Rear (Double Cab models)
■Bottle holders
Depending on their size or shape, some bottles may not fit in the holders.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

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Auxiliary boxesFront Pull the lid down.
Under the rear seats (Access Cab models) Pull up the lever.
Raise the bottom cushion up.
Turn the knob counterclockwise.
Auxiliary boxes

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Open the lid.
Press the lid against the bot-
tom of the lower cushion until
it is supported by the hook-
and-loop fastener.
Make sure that the lid is sup-
ported to prevent it from closing
unexpectedly.
Under the rear seats (Double Cab models)
Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.
Open the lid.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary boxes closed and locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Auxiliary boxes

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Overhead consoleThe overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses
and similar small items.
Pull the lid down while pushing
the knob.
CAUTION
■Items that should not be le ft in the overhead console
Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console.
If the interior of the vehicle become hot, lighters may explode and glasses
may warp or becomes cracked.
■ Caution while driving
Keep the overhead console closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■ Items unsuitable for storing
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the overhead console to open and the items inside may
fall out, resulting in an accident.
Overhead console

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3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors
Ty p e AForward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and
swing to the side.
Side extender:
Place in side position, then
slide backwards.
Ty p e B Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and
swing to the side.

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Vanity mirrors
Ty p e ASlide the cover.
Ty p e B

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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes

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Outside temperature display (vehicles with accessor y meter)
■When – –°F or – –°C is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ The outside air temperature is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The display will automatically be set to the initial mode.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage or tunnel, etc.)
Displays the outside air
temperature.
The temperature range that
can be displayed is from -22°F
(-30°C) to 122°F (50°C).
Switches the outside air
temperature display
between °F (Fahrenheit)
and °C (Celsius).

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Cigarette lighter
■The cigarette lighter can be used when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
CAUTION
■To avoid burns or fires
●Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
● Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
● Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.\
Push the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when it is ready for use.

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Power outlet (12V DC)
■The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12V/10A.
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not\
running.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10A.