TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
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2011
Tacoma
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This
Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Tacoma.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Tacoma
operations. Every Tacoma owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual . Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Assemble the jack handle.
(2) Insert the jack handle end into the lowering screw.
(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Regular cab models -behind the seatback Double cab models
-under the rear seat
Access cab models -under the rear seat
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
Tool bag
Jack
(1)
(1)
Type A
Type B
(3)
(2)
(3)
(2)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance7
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry 6
Accessory meter15
Air Conditioning/Heating16
Audio14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 9
Cruise control13
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals12
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Parking brake10
Power outlets 17
Rear differential lock16
Seat adjustments-Front10
Seats-Folding rear 11
Seats-Head restraints10
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9
VSC OFF switch17
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Door locks-Power 19
Doors-Child safety locks20
Seat belts19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor19
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Volume control buttons (for audio)
“ ” buttons (for audio)
“MODE” button (for audio)
Front fog light switch
1
Rear differential lock switch1
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector
1
Audio system
Clock
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator
1
Front passenger seat belt reminder
Front passenger occupant classification indicator or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator
1
Instrument panel
>>
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch1
Air Conditioning controls
12V DC Power outlet
Emergency flasherbutton
Cigarette lighter
Parking brake lever
2
Cruise control1
Ignition switch
Parking brake pedal3
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF) switch
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button1or clutch start cancel switch1
“VSC OFF” (Vehicle Stability Control OFF) switch
Power rearview mirror control switches1
1
If equipped2Manual Transmission only3 Automatic Transmission only
Parking brake lever
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Tachometer
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Service indicator and reminder
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Gear shift position indicator (if equipped)
Instrument cluster
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
Charging system warning
1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Indicator symbols
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2If this light flashes, refer to “SRS airbag,” Section 1-7-, 2011 O\
wner’s Manual.3If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2011
Owner’s Manual .
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Open door warningAutomatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)/(4-speed)
Low fuel level warning
Headlight low beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
3
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3
Rear differential lock indicator1,4
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Downhill assist control system indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control indicator5
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF indicator1,2
4
If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” S\
ection 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
5If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 201\
1 Owner’s Manual.
Active traction control system indicator1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
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Fuel tank door and cap
Hood release
NOTE:Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Pull up latch and
raise hood Turn to open
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Pull
Panic button
Push and hold
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operationUnlocking operation
NOTE:If a door is not opened within
30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Pull
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine
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Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
* The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to \
shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always\
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
5-speed models
4-speed models
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Fourth gear
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
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