TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
■
To avoid accident or injury
●Do not use cruise control when towing.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
● Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely or steep long down hills. Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result
in reduced braking efficiency.
■ Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the
hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of
towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight
rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum
weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight
rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in
death or serious personal injuries.
■ When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
● If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers wi th brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

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NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage
your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

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When driving
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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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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Air conditioning system
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Outside air or recirculated
air mode switchAir outlet selection dial
Temperature control dial
Fan speed control dial
Outside air or recirculated
air mode switch Air outlet selection dialAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch Temperature control dial
Fan speed control dial

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Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting (Type A)
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to increase the temper-
ature.
■ Adjusting the temperature setting (Type B)
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the MAX A/C posi-
tion. The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air intake
selector will be set to recirculated air mode.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to OFF to turn the fan off.
■ Selecting the air outlets
Set the air outlet selection di al to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body.

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When the dial is set to , air
flows to the upper body and feet.
Double Cab models only When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet.
Double Cab models only When the dial is set to , air
flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
To return the recirculated air
mode, press
.
Double Cab models only

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When the dial is set to , air
flows to the windshield and side
windows.
The air intake selector is automat-
ically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake
selector cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (outside air mode) and
(recirculated air mode) each ti me the switch is pressed.
■ If the ambient temperature drops while using the recirculated
air mode
The air intake mode automatically changes from recirculated air
mode to outside air mode after a few minutes.
To cancel this function:
Press and hold for longer than 2 seconds.
To reactivate this function:
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK or ACC position.

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Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.