windshield wipers TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors ............................ 35
Access doors (Access Cab models only) ....................... 39
Tailgate ................................ 40
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 45
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models) .......... 50
Head restraints ..................... 54
Seat belts ............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the windows
Pow er windows .................... 71
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 73
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 74 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 78
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 80
SRS airbags ......................... 82
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 99
Child restraint systems ....... 106
Installing child restraints ..... 111
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 ................. 164
2-3. Operating the li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 165
Fog light switch ................... 167
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 168
1Before driving
2When driving

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Headlights P. 165
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 370
Windshield wipers P. 168
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 165
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Regular Cab models
Front turn signal lights and daytime
running lights
 P. 153, 166

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Pictorial indexExterior
Access Cab models
Headlights P. 165
Hood P. 370
Windshield wipers P. 168
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 165
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Front turn signal lights and daytime
running lights
 P. 153, 166
Fog lights P. 167

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Pictorial indexExterior
Double Cab models
Headlights P. 165
Hood P. 370
Windshield wipers P. 168
Parking and front side marker
lights
P. 165
Outside rear view mirrors P. 68
Front turn signal lights and daytime
running lights
 P. 153, 166
Fog lights P. 167

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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

When driving2
133
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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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Windshield wipers and washer
■Without intermittent type
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer operation

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
■
Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected).
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper
operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
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170 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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Alphabetical index
Seat belt ............................... 444
Seat belt pretensioner
system................................ 442
SRS ...................................... 442
SRS airbag system............... 442
Tire pressure ........................ 444
Tire pressure warning system................................ 444
VSC/TRAC ........................... 442
Washer Checking .............................. 386
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 210
Switch ................................... 168
Washing and waxing............... 354
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 203
Cargo weight rating .............. 526
Gross axle weight rating ....... 528
Gross vehicle weight
rating .................................. 528
Load limits ............................ 208
Weight .................................. 485
Wheels...................................... 401
Window glasses ................ 71, 73
Window lock switch .................. 71
Windows Power windows ...................... 71
Washer ................................. 168
Windshield wipers................... 168
Wireless remote control Replacing the battery ........... 406
Wireless remote control.......... 32
Winter driving tips................... 210
WMA disc ................................. 259