park assist TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 128Driving 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 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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leadin\
g to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Vehicles with off-road package
Towing hook
■Emergency towin g procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models: Put the front-wheel drive control switch in H2.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet/hook and the cables or chains.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 220
ABS ........................................... 184
Access doors .............................39
Accessory meter ...................... 156
Active traction control system .................................... 174
Air conditioning filter............... 388
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 388
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 220
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....84
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................89
Airbag warning light............... 426
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................85
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................91
Front passenger occupant classification system .............97
General airbag precautions .....88
Locations of airbags ................81
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................92
Passenger airbag off switch ....................................93
Proper driving posture .......79, 88
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................... 95
Side airbag operating conditions..............................85
Side airbag precautions ..........90
SRS airbags ............................81
Antenna..................................... 233
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 426
Anti-lock brake system .......... 184
Audio input ............................... 257
Audio remote controls............. 259
Audio system Antenna ................................. 233 Audio input ............................ 257
AUX adapter ......................... 257
CD player .............................. 237
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 244
Optimal use ........................... 253
Portable music player ........... 257
Radio..................................... 231
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 259
Sub woofer ............................ 256
Type ...................................... 228
AUTO LSD system ................... 176
Automatic light off system...... 158
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 176
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 141
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 450
AUX adapter ............................. 257
Auxiliary box .... 296, 302, 319, 320
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 409
Wattage................................. 478
Back window .............................. 71
Battery Charging system warning light ..................................... 425
Checking ............................... 369
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 452
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 201
Bluetooth
®................................ 266
Bottle holders................... 296, 300
Brake assist.............................. 184
Brakes Brake system warning buzzer ......... 175, 177, 182, 187
Brake system warning light ... 424
Fluid ...................................... 364
Parking brake ........................ 148
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