TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior and exterior features
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (outside air mode) and
(recirculated air mode) each time the switch is pressed.
■If the ambient temperature drops while using the recirculated
air mode
The air intake mode automatically changes from recirculated air
mode to outside air mode after a few minutes.
To cancel this function:
Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds.
To reactivate this function:
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK or ACC position.

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Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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Interior and exterior features
Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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Right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
■For quick clearing of the windshield and side windows (type B only)
Press to turn the air conditioning on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C) (type B only)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust-
ment dial.
■Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

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Interior and exterior features
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
Type A: CD player with CD changer controller and AM/FM radio
Type B: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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Interior and exterior features■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 239
Using the CD playerP. 245
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 251
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 259
Operating the sub wooferP. 262
Using the AUX adapterP. 263
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 265

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CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Interior and exterior features
Using the radio
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or pressing “
”or
“” on .
Press and hold the button (from
to ) that the sta-
tion is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again to stop scanning.
Vo l u m e
Station selector
Seeking the frequencyAdjusting the
frequency
AM/FM mode buttons Scanning for
receivable
stationsPower

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■Scanning all radio stations within range
Press .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again to stop scanning.
XM® Satellite Radio* (if equipped)
■Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press and select the XM
® band.
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
AM  SAT1  SAT2  SAT3
Turn to select the desired channel in the all categories
or press “
”or “” on to select the desired channel in
the current category.
■Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (from

to ) that the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.
■Changing the channel category
Press “
”or “” on the .
■Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
●Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press
again.
●Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press
again.