park assist TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

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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 ........................... 1672-4. 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

138 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
●Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: (P. 431)
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 149151)
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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When driving
CAUTION
●The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
●Toyota does not recommend occupying the rear cargo area when it is fitted
with a slide-in camper, camper shell or other type cover while the engine is
running. This caution applies to both driving and stopped or parked situa-
tions with the engine running. Particular care should be taken to prevent
exhaust gases from entering camper bodies, trailers or other enclosures
on or around your vehicle. If exhaust fumes are detected, open all win-
dows and thoroughly ventilate the area.
■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, leading 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.

422 5-1. Essential information
Vehicles with off-road package
Towing hook
■Emergency towing 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.
Always use caution for the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●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 ............................................. 228
ABS ........................................... 191
Access doors .............................39
Accessory meter ...................... 163
Active traction control
system .................................... 181
Air conditioning filter............... 393
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 393
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 228
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.....86
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................92
Airbag warning light............... 433
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................87
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................91
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 100
General airbag precautions .....91
Locations of airbags ................83
Modification and disposal of
airbags ..................................95
Passenger airbag off
switch ....................................96
Proper driving posture .......81, 91
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbag off switch .................... 98
Side airbag operating
conditions..............................87
Side airbag precautions ..........91
SRS airbags ............................83
Antenna..................................... 241
Anti-lock brake system
ABS warning light .................. 433
Anti-lock brake system .......... 191
Audio input ............................... 263
Audio remote controls............. 265
Audio system
Antenna................................. 241Audio input ............................ 263
AUX adapter ......................... 263
CD player .............................. 245
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 251
Optimal use ........................... 259
Portable music player ........... 263
Radio..................................... 239
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 265
Sub woofer ............................ 262
Type ...................................... 236
AUTO LSD system ................... 183
Automatic light off system...... 165
Automatic limited slip
differential .............................. 183
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 150
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 457
AUX adapter ............................. 263
Auxiliary box .... 302, 307, 324, 325
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 414
Wattage................................. 487
Back window .............................. 73
Battery
Charging system warning
light ..................................... 432
Checking ............................... 374
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 459
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 209
Bluetooth
®................................ 272
Bottle holders................... 302, 306
Brake assist.............................. 191
Brakes
Brake system warning buzzer
............ 182, 184, 189, 194, 431
Brake system warning light ... 431
Fluid ...................................... 370
Parking brake ........................ 157
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