TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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3-6. Using the
storage features
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Turn the knob counterclockwise.
Open the lid.
Press the lid against the bot-
tom of the lower cushion until
it is supported by the hook-
and-loop fastener.
Make sure that the lid is sup-
ported to prevent it from closing
unexpectedly.
Under the rear seats (Double Cab models) Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.
Open the lid.
Auxiliary boxes

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Overhead console (Access Cab and Double Cab models)
The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses
and similar small items.
Pull the lid down while pushing
the knob.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary boxes closed and locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the overhead console closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
■ Items unsuitable for storing
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the overhead console to open and the items inside may
fall out, resulting in an accident.
Auxiliary boxes and overhead console

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3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors
Ty p e AForward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and
swing to the side.
Ty p e B Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and
swing to the side.
Side extender:
Place in side position, then
slide backwards.

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3-7. Other interior features
Vanity mirrors
Vehicles without vanity light
Vehicles with vanity lightSlide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.

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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes

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3-7. Other interior features
Outside temperature display (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)
The temperature display shows temperatures within the ranges of
-40°F (-40°C) and 122°F (50°C).
■ Outside temperature display
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
■ Ice advisory indicator
If the outside temperature low-
ers to 37°F (3°C) or below
when the engine switch is in
the ON position, the indicator
will come on to warn the driver
that roads may be icy. Check
the road surface and drive
carefully. (The indicator will go
off when the outside tempera-
ture rises to 41°F [5°C].)

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Changing the display
The outside temperature display on the inside rear view mirror can be
turned on/off and the display units can be changed.
■ Turning the outside temperature display on/off
Type A: Press and hold to display “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type B: Press to display “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type A: Press and select“Outside Temperature”,
then press and hold.
Type B: Press and select “Outside Temperature”,
then press .
Type A: Press and select “Temperature Display”.
Type B: Press and select “Temperature Display”.
Type A: Press and hold and select display on/off.
Type B: Press and select display on/off.
To leave the “Temperature Sett ings Menu”, select “Back to
main menu” to return to the starting screen, then either select
“Exit” or wait several seconds without pressing any buttons.

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■Changing display units
Type A: Press and hold to display “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type B: Press to display “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type A: Press and select“Outside Temperature”,
then press and hold.
Type B: Press and select “Outside Temperature”,
then press .
Type A: Press and select “Units”.
Type B: Press and select “Units”.
Type A: Press and hold and select the desired units.
Type B: Press and select the desired units.
To leave the “Temperature Sett ings Menu”, select “Back to
main menu” to return to the starting screen, then either select
“Exit” or wait several seconds without pressing any buttons.

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Setting the ice advisory indicator
The ice advisory indicator on the inside rear view mirror can be
turned on/off.
Type A: Press and hold to display “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type B: Press to display “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type A: Press and select“Ice Advisory”.
Type B: Press and select “Ice Advisory”.
Type A: Press and hold and select display on/off.
Type B: Press and select display on/off.
To leave the “Temperature Sett ings Menu”, select “Back to
main menu” to return to the starting screen, then either select
“Exit” or wait several seconds without pressing any buttons.

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■The outside temperatur e is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
●When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 16 mph
[25 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When “– –” or “– – –” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization that can be configured for the in side rear view mirror
display
Settings (e.g. layout) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 583)