TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Engine (ignition) switch P. 144
Audio remote control switches3 P. 265
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 167
Parking brake lever4 P. 154
Telephone switches3 P. 273
Talk switch3 P. 273
Cruise control switch3 P. 170
3: If equipped1: Access Cab models only
2:4WD models4: Vehicles with a manual transmission

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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 158
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 68
RSCA OFF switch P. 98
Fog light switch P. 166
RR DIFF LOCK switch P. 185
Power outlet main
switch
 P. 316
Headlight
switch
P. 164
Turn signal lever
P. 153
DAC switch P. 188
VSC OFF switch
P. 183, 192
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
CLUTCH START CANCEL
switch
 P. 190

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Pictorial indexLuggage compartment
Auxiliary boxes P. 325
Deck rails P. 202
Deck hooks P. 326
Tie-down cleats P. 327
Power outlet P. 316
: If equipped

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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys-
tem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions
regarding installation.
Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and
other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

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Before driving1
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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

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1-1. Key information
Keys
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. (P. 458)
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without engine immobilizer system
Master keys
Key number plate
Vehicles with engine immobilizer system
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate