TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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2
When driving
■
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. 190, 192, 201)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 165)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 192, 202, 203)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 164)*1TRAC OFF indicator
(P. 202, 203)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 164)*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 197)
(if equipped)
Security indicator
( P. 84)*1,5RSCA OFF indicator
(P. 102)
(5-speed
automatic
transmission
vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 146)(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
( P. 190)
*1AUTO LSD indicator
(P. 192)
(4-speed
automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 146)(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator ( P. 186)
(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 186)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 174)*1
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 194)

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■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 505)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*5: For 2WD models, even though there is no function of deactivatingthe curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover, the RSCA OFF indi-
cator turns on briefly when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position. But this is not a malfunction.
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 103)*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 103)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1
*1,3*4

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When driving
CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:Ty p e A OFF
Vehicles with day-
time running light
system: The daytime
running lights turn
on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate, daytime run-
ning lights (if
equipped) and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
U.S.A.Canada

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2
When driving
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
Ty p e B off
Vehicles with day-
time running light
system: The daytime
running lights turn
on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate, daytime run-
ning lights (if
equipped) and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
U.S.A.Canada

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■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front turn signal
lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the park-
ing brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Automatic light off system
Opening the driver’s door with the engine switch in the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion will turn the headlights and tail lights off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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When driving
Fog light switch
: If equipped
■The fog lights can be turned on only when
The headlights are on low beam.
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog.
On/off

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Windshield wipers and washer
■Without intermittent type
Ty p e A
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Washer operation

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When driving
Ty p e B
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Washer operation

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■Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
or is selected).
Ty p e A Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
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