lock TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior and
exterior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners and camper informa-
tion.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 30Keys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 32
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors ............................ 35
Access doors (Access Cab models only) ....................... 39
Tailgate ................................ 40
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 45
Front seats ........................... 45
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models) .......... 50
Head restraints ..................... 54
Seat belts ............................. 56
Steering wheel ..................... 62
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 63
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 66
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
window s ............................ 69
Power windows .................... 69
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 71
1-5. Refueling ............................. 72 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 72 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 76
Engine immobilizer system ... 76
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 78
1-7. Safety information .............. 79 Correct driving posture ......... 79
SRS airbags ......................... 81
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 97
Child restraint systems ....... 104
Installing child restraints ..... 109
2-1. Driving procedures........... 128 Driving the vehicle .............. 128
Engine (ignition) switch....... 138
Automatic
Transmission...... 141
Manual Transmission ......... 144
Turn signal lever ................. 147
Parking brake ..................... 148
2-2. Gauges and meters .......... 150 Gauges and meters ............ 150
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 153
Accessory meter ................. 156
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 157
Headlight switch ................. 157
Fog light switch ................... 159
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 160
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 163
Cruise control ...................... 163
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror) ..... 166
Four-wheel drive system ..... 170
Active traction control system .............................. 174
AUTO LSD system.............. 176
Rear differential lock system .............................. 178
Downhill Assist Control system .............................. 181
Clutch start cancel switch ... 183
Driving assist systems ........ 184
2-5. Driving information ........... 190 Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) ....................... 190
Cargo and luggage ............. 195
Vehicle load limits ............... 199
Winter driving tips ............... 201
Trailer towing ...................... 205
Dinghy towing ..................... 218
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger...... 220
Air conditioning system ....... 220 3-2. Using the audio
system ............................. 228
Audio system types ............ 228
Using the radio ................... 231
Using the CD player ........... 237
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 244
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 253
Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab
models) ............................ 256
Using the AUX adapter....... 257
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 259
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone)................ 262
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ........... 262
Using the hands-free phone system .............................. 266
Making a phone call ........... 274
Setting a cellular phone ...... 279
Security and system setup ................................ 284
Using the phone book ........ 287
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 294 Interior lights list ................. 294
• Interior light ....................... 295
• Personal lights................... 295
3Interior and exterior
features

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3-5. Using the storage features ........................... 296
List of storage features....... 296
• Glove box ......................... 296
• Console boxes ................. 297
• Cup holders ...................... 298
• Bottle holders ................... 300
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 302
• Overhead console ............ 304
3-6. Other interior features ..... 305 Sun visors .......................... 305
Vanity mirrors ..................... 306
Clock .................................. 307
Outside temperature display (vehicles with accessory
meter) ............................... 308
Cigarette lighter .................. 309
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 310
Power outlet (if 115V AC equipped) ......................... 311
Seatback table ................... 317
Floor mat ............................ 318
Luggage compartment features ............................ 319
Garage door opener box .... 328
Compass (vehicles with accessory meter).............. 332
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 338 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 338
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 340 4-2. Maintenance ...................... 343
Maintenance requirements .................... 343
General maintenance ......... 345
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 348
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 349
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 349
Hood ................................... 353
Engine compartment .......... 355
Tires.................................... 373
Tire inflation pressure ......... 381
Wheels................................ 386
Air conditioning filter ........... 388
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 391
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 393
Light bulbs .......................... 403
5-1. Essential information ....... 414 If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 414
If you think something is wrong ................................ 420
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 421
Event data recorder ............ 422
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Pictorial indexInterior
Door lock switch1 P. 36
Power window switches1 P. 69
Window lock switch1 P. 69
Inside door lock button P. 36

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Bench type front seat
Separated type front seats with an automatic transmission
Shift lever P. 141, 144Cup holders P. 298
Shift lever P. 141
Cup holders

P. 298
1: If equipped
Shift lock override button P. 450
Cup holders

P. 298
Shift lock override button2 P. 450
2: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

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Rear console box P. 297
Auxiliary boxes P. 302
Access Cab models
Back window
lock release lever
 P. 71
Sub woofer P. 256
: If equipped

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Double Cab models
Cargo net hooks2 P. 327
Bottle holders P. 300
Pictorial indexInterior
Grocery bag hooks P. 326
Back window lock
release lever
1 P. 71
Flashlight holder P. 325
Storage boxes P. 324
2: Vehicles with sub woofer
1: If equipped

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Auxiliary box P. 302
Gauges and meters P. 150
Hood lock release lever P. 353
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 62
Bottle holders P. 300
Parking brake pedal P. 148
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 373
: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 151
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 66
RSCA OFF switch P. 95
Fog light switch P. 159
RR DIFF LOCK switch P. 178
Power outlet main
switch
 P. 311
Headlight
switch
P. 157
Turn signal lever
P. 147
DAC switch P. 181
VSC OFF switch
P. 176, 185
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
CLUTCH START CANCEL
switch
 P. 183