buttons TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

33 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■Wireless remote control depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(P. 396)
■If the wireless remote control does not operate
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (P. 35)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
●When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a wireless remote control onto an aircraft, make sure you do
not press any buttons on the wireless remote control while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control in your bag etc, ensure
that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button
may cause the wireless remote control to emit radio waves that could inter-
fere with the operation of the aircraft.
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 502)

38 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.

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1-7. Safety information
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a
seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is
not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-
dren) system.
■Using the LATCH anchors
Access Cab models
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are pro-
vided for the front passen-
ger seat and left rear
passenger seats.
Buttons displaying the loca-
tion of the anchors are
attached to the seats. (if
equipped)
Double Cab models
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are pro-
vided for the outside rear
seats.
Buttons displaying the loca-
tion of the anchors are
attached to the seats.

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3-2. Using 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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3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
: If equipped
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system and voice guidance are muted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time it may be difficult to hear.
●If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
●Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
●In the following circumstances it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• If driving on unpaved roads
• If driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If the air conditioning fan speed is set to high
This system supports Bluetooth®, which allows you connect a cellu-
lar phone without using cables and to make or receive calls without
operating the cellular phone buttons.
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Using the hands-free phone system P. 272
Making a phone call P. 280
Setting a cellular phone P. 285
Security and system setup P. 290
Using the phone book P. 293