glove box TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-4. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 308
• Interior light ....................... 309
• Personal lights ................. 309
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 310
• Glove box ........................ 311
• Console boxes ................. 311
• Cup holders ...................... 312
• Bottle holders ................... 314
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 316
• Overhead console ............ 318
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 319
Vanity mirrors ..................... 320
Clock .................................. 321
Outside temperature display (vehicles with accessory
meter) ............................... 322
Cigarette lighter .................. 323
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 324
Power outlet (115V AC) ..... 325
Seatback table ................... 331
Floor mat ............................ 332
Luggage compartment features ............................ 334
Garage door opener box .... 343
Compass (vehicles with accessory meter).............. 347 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 354
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 357
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 360
General maintenance ......... 362
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 365
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 366
Hood ................................... 370
Engine compartment .......... 372
Tires.................................... 388
Tire inflation pressure ......... 396
Wheels................................ 401
Air conditioning filter ........... 403
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 406
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 408
Light bulbs .......................... 418
4Maintenance and care

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Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 58
Head restraints P. 54
Bottle holders1 P. 314
Seatback table1 P. 331
SRS side airbags P. 82
Floor mats P. 332
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 82
Rear seats2 P. 50
Front seats P. 45
Glove box P. 311
Front console box1 P. 311
Horn
SRS driver airbag P. 156
P. 82

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Tailgate
Removing the tailgate■ Before removing the tailgate
These connector covers are used when removing the tailgate, to
prevent the back-up camera wire harness connectors from being
contaminated.
Connector cover (Gray)
Connector cover (White)
Store the connector covers in the
glove box in a plastic bag when
not using.
The tailgate can be opened.
Pull the handle
Open the tailgate slowly
The support cables will hold
the tailgate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try
pulling it toward you to make
sure it is securely locked.

124 1-7. Safety information
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (Regular Cab models)
■Bench type seat
Remove the head restraint.
Installing position:Right side passenger seat
Center passenger seat
Swing the seatback forward
slightly ( P. 46) and remove the
anchor bracket covers.
Installing position:
Right side passenger seat
Center passenger seat
Store the removed cover in a safe
place such as the glove box.
Right side passenger seat
Route the top tether strap
through the routing device as
shown in the illustration.
Make sure the top tether strap is
not twisted.
Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket.
Return the seatback to its orig-
inal position.
Make sure the seatback is
securely locked by pushing for-
ward and rearward on the top of
the seatback.

126 1-7. Safety information
■Separated type seat
Remove the head restraint.
Swing the seatback forward
slightly (P. 46) and remove the
anchor bracket cover.
Store the removed cover in a safe
place such as the glove box.
Route the top tether strap
through the routing device as
shown in the illustration.
Make sure the top tether strap is
not twisted.
Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket.
Return the seatback to its orig-
inal position.
Make sure the seatback is
securely locked by pushing for-
ward and rearward on the top of
the seatback.
Secure the child restraint usi ng a seat belt or lower anchor,
and tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Replace the head restraint.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap (Access Cab models)
■
Installing on the front seat
Remove the head restraint.
Remove the anchor bracket
cover.
Store the removed cover in a safe
place such as the glove box.
Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors.Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.

128 1-7. Safety information
Replace the head restraint.
■ Installing on the rear seat
Remove the anchor bracket cov-
ers.
Store the removed covers in a
safe place such as the glove box.
Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors.Route the top tether strap
through the routing device as
shown in the illustration.
Make sure the top tether strap is
not twisted.
Latch the hook onto the
anchor bracket and tighten the
top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.

Interior and exterior features3
235
3-1.Using the air conditioning
system a

nd defogger
Air conditioning system .... 236
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 244
Using the radio ................. 247
Using the CD player ......... 253
Playing back MP3 andWMA discs ..................... 259
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 267
Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab
models) .......................... 270
Using the AUX port .......... 271
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 273
3-3. Using the hands
-free phone
system (for cellula

r phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ......... 276
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 280
Making a phone call ......... 288
Setting a cellular phone ... 293
Security and system setup .............................. 298
Using the phone book ...... 301
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 308
• Interior light ................... 309
• Personal lights ............... 309 3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 310
• Glove box....................... 311
• Console boxes ............... 311
• Cup holders ................... 312
• Bottle holders ................. 314
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 316
• Overhead console .......... 318
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 319
Vanity mirrors ................... 320
Clock ................................ 321
Outside temperaturedisplay (vehicles with
accessory meter) ........... 322
Cigarette lighter................ 323
Power outlet (12V DC) ..... 324
Power outlet (115V AC) ... 325
Seatback table ................. 331
Floor mat .......................... 332
Luggage compartment features .......................... 334
Garage door opener box ................................. 343
Compass (vehicles with accessory meter) ........... 347

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3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
● Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
● Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Glove box
Overhead console (Access Cab and Double Cab models)
Bottle holders
Console boxes (if equipped)
Auxiliary boxes
Cup holders

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3-5. Using the
storage features
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Interior and exterior features
Glove box
Pull up the lever.
Console boxes (if equipped)Front (Separated type front seat) Push the button.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box and console boxes