TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 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
Keys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors ............................ 35
Access doors (Access Cab
models only) ....................... 39
Tailgate ................................ 40
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 45
Rear seats (Access Cab
and Double Cab models) ... 50
Head restraints ..................... 54
Seat belts ............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................... 71
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type)................. 73
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 741-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 78
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 81
SRS airbags ......................... 83
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 100
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 112
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 134
Engine (ignition) switch....... 144
Automatic
Transmission...... 147
Manual Transmission ......... 150
Turn signal lever ................. 153
Parking brake ..................... 154
Horn .................................... 156
2-2. Gauges and meters
Gauges and meters ............ 157
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 160
Accessory meter ................. 163
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 164
Fog light switch ................... 166
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 167
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2When driving

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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 170
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) ....................... 173
Four-wheel drive system ..... 177
Active traction control
system .............................. 181
AUTO LSD system.............. 183
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 185
Downhill Assist Control
system .............................. 188
Clutch start cancel switch ... 190
Driving assist systems ........ 191
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions
(4WD models and
PreRunner) ....................... 197
Cargo and luggage ............. 202
Vehicle load limits ............... 207
Winter driving tips ............... 209
Trailer towing ...................... 213
Dinghy towing ..................... 226
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ....... 2283-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 236
Using the radio ................... 239
Using the CD player ........... 245
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 251
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 259
Operating the sub woofer
(on some Access Cab
models) ............................ 262
Using the AUX adapter....... 263
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 265
3-3. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 268
Using the hands-free
phone system ................... 272
Making a phone call ........... 280
Setting a cellular phone ...... 285
Security and system
setup ................................ 290
Using the phone book ........ 293
3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 300
• Interior light ...................... 301
• Personal lights.................. 301
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3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 302
• Glove box ......................... 302
• Console boxes ................. 303
• Cup holders ...................... 304
• Bottle holders ................... 306
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 307
• Overhead console ............ 309
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 310
Vanity mirrors ..................... 311
Clock .................................. 312
Outside temperature display
(vehicles with accessory
meter) ............................... 313
Cigarette lighter .................. 314
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 315
Power outlet (115V AC) ..... 316
Seatback table ................... 322
Floor mat ............................ 323
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 324
Garage door opener box .... 333
Compass (vehicles with
accessory meter).............. 337
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 344
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 3474-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 350
General maintenance ......... 352
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 355
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 356
Hood ................................... 360
Engine compartment .......... 362
Tires.................................... 378
Tire inflation pressure ......... 386
Wheels................................ 391
Air conditioning filter ........... 393
Wireless remote control
battery .............................. 396
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 398
Light bulbs .......................... 408
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 420
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 421
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 427
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 428
Event data recorder ............ 429
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 431
If you have a flat tire............ 440
If the engine will not start .... 456
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.................... 457
If you lose your keys ........... 458
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 459
If your vehicle overheats ..... 463
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 466
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ........................ 468
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 470
Fuel information .................. 488
Tire information ................... 491
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 502
Items to initialize ................. 503Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 506
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 507
Camper information ............ 509
Abbreviation list ........................ 516
Alphabetical index .................... 518
What to do if... ........................... 527
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Headlights P. 164
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 360
Windshield wipers P. 167
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 164
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Regular Cab models
Front turn signal lights P. 153

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 378
P. 440
P. 386
P. 491
Fuel filler door P. 74
Rear turn signal lights P. 153
Rear side marker lightsP. 164
Side doors P. 35
Stop/tail lightsP. 164
TailgateP. 40
License plate lights P. 164
Back window P. 73
: If equipped

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Pictorial indexExterior
Access Cab models
Headlights P. 164
Hood P. 360
Windshield wipers P. 167
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 164
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Front turn signal lights P. 153
Fog lights P. 166

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 378
P. 440
P. 386
P. 491
Fuel filler door P. 74
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 153
Rear side marker lightsP. 164
Side doors P. 35
: If equipped
Stop/tail lightsP. 164
TailgateP. 40
License plate lights P. 164
Access doors P. 39
Back window P. 73

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Pictorial indexExterior
Double Cab models
Headlights P. 164
Hood P. 360
Windshield wipers P. 167
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 164
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Front turn signal lights P. 153
Fog lights P. 166