4WD TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-4. Using other driving systemsCruise control ...................... 171
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear view
mirror) ............................... 174
Four-wheel drive system ..... 178
Active traction control system .............................. 182
AUTO LSD system.............. 184
Rear differential lock system .............................. 186
Downhill Assist Control system .............................. 189
Clutch start cancel switch ... 191
Driving assist systems ........ 192
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) ....................... 198
Cargo and luggage ............. 203
Vehicle load limits ............... 208
Winter driving tips ............... 210
Trailer towing ...................... 214
Dinghy towing ..................... 234 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and 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 and WMA 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 cellular 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
3Interior and exterior
features

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Engine (ignition) switch P. 144
Audio remote control switches3 P. 273
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 168
Parking brake lever4 P. 154
Telephone switches3 P. 281
Talk switch3 P. 281
Cruise control switch3 P. 171
3: If equipped1: Access Cab models only
2: 4WD models only4: Vehicles with a manual transmission

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Pictorial indexLuggage compartment
Auxiliary boxes P. 335
Deck rails P. 203
Deck hooks P. 336
Tie-down cleats P. 337
Power outlet1 P. 325
1: If equipped
2: 4WD models only

84 1-7. Safety information
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys-
tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and right front
passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s
position sensor etc. The front pass enger’s airbag system consists of
the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
Bench type front seat: The SRS airb ags are designed to protect the
driver and right front passenger, and they are not designed to protect
an occupant in the front center seating position. Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG
OFF indicator lights
SRS warning light and
RSCA OFF indicator light
Driver airbag
RSCA OFF switch
(4WD models only)
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors (Access Cab and Dou-
ble Cab models)
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors
Front passenger’s seat
position sensor
Belt tension sensor
Passenger airbag off switch
(Access Cab models)

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Before driving
Deactivating the curtain shield airbags in
a vehicle rollover (4WD models only)
ON/OFF (hold for a few sec-
onds)
The RSCA OFF indicator turns on
(only when the engine switch is in
the ON position.)
The roll sensing function for the
curtain shield airbags and seat
belt pretensioners will turn back
on automatically each time the
engine switch is turned on.
CAUTION
■When the passenger airbag of f switch is turned off
● Do not turn the passenger airbag off switch to the OFF position except
when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is occupy-
ing the front passenger seating position.
● The front passenger airbag will not inflate in a collision and turning off the
front passenger airbag can reduce the occupant protection which your
vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and
increase the likelihood of death or serious injuries.
■The switch only should be used
In a situation where inflation is not desired (such as during extreme off-road
driving).
■ Operating conditions when th e RSCA OFF indicator is on
● The curtain shield airbag and seat belt pretensioner will not activate in a
vehicle rollover.
● The curtain shield airbag will activate in a severe side impact.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 .............. 164
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 165
Fog light switch ................ 167
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 168 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 171
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) .................... 174
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 178
Active traction control system ........................... 182
AUTO LSD system........... 184
Rear differential lock system ........................... 186
Downhill Assist Control system ........................... 189
Clutch start cancel switch ............................. 191
Driving assist systems ..... 192
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) .................... 198
Cargo and luggage .......... 203
Vehicle load limits ............ 208
Winter driving tips ............ 210
Trailer towing ................... 214
Dinghy towing .................. 234

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When driving
NOTICE
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If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 450)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD vehicles), differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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When driving
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Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models mph (km/h)
4WD models mph (km/h)
■ When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 4 (5-speed
models) or 3 (4-speed models). ( P. 171)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 469
DownshiftingMaximum speed
5-speed models4-speed models
4  3 82 (133) —
3  2 54 (88) 74 (119)
2  L 24 (39) 35 (57)
DownshiftingTransfer position
Maximum speed
5-speed
models4-speed models
4  3 H2 and H4 82 (133) —
L4 31 (51) —
3  2 H2 and H4 54 (88) 71 (115)
L4 21 (34) 24 (39)
2  L H2 and H4 24 (39) 34 (55)
L4 9 (15) 6 (10)

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4WD modelsmph (km/h)
■ Reverse warning buzzer (6-speed models only)
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
lever is in R.
Shift positionTransfer positionMaximum speed
6-speed models5-speed models
1 H2 and H4 30 (49) 30 (48)
L4 11 (19) 11 (18)
2 H2 and H4 58 (93)
57 (92)
L4 22 (36) 22 (36)
3 H2 and H4 85 (137) 82 (133)
L4 33 (53) 32 (51)
4 H2 and H4 106 (171) 118 (190)
L4 41 (66) 46 (74)
5 H2 and H4 127 (204)
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L4 49 (79) —

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When driving
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 153)*1,2Slip indicator
( P. 182, 184, 193)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 165)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 184, 194)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 165)*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 189)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 165)*1,4RSCA OFF indicator
(P. 97)
(if equipped)
Security indicator
( P. 78)*1
(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 182)
(5-speed
automatic
transmission
vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 147)
*1AUTO LSD indicator
( P. 184, 193)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator ( P. 178)
(4-speed
automatic
transmission
vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 147)(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 178)
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(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 186)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 171)*1AIR BAG ON indicator
( P. 99)