TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between
adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber,
chemicals, fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automotive wheel,
provides the traction and contains the gas or
fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the
corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding
elevations due to labeling, decoration, or
protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
Tire related termMeaning

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*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear
indicators(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupants Vehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
Tire related termMeaning

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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
Customizing inside rear view mirror features (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear view mirror)For information displayed on the inside rear view mirror, it is possible
to change the units displayed for outside temperature, the position of
the outside temperature and compas s displays, the color of the dis-
play, and the displayed language.
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a safe place with the parking brake set and the shift lever in P
(automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
■ Changing the position of the outside temperature and com-
pass displays
Type A: Press and hold to display “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type B: Press to display “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type A: Press and select“Display”, then press
and hold .
Type B: Press and select “Display”, then press.
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences
requires specialized equipment and may be performed by an autho-
rized Toyota dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

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Type A: Press and select“Layout”.
Type B: Press and select “Layout”.
Type A: Press and hold and choose whether outside temperature or compass di splay will appear on top.
Type B: Press and choose whether outside tempera- ture or compass display will appear on top.
To leave the “Custom Settings Menu”, select “Back to main
menu” to return to the starting screen, then either select “Exit”
or wait several seconds wi thout pressing any buttons.
■ Changing the display color of the outside temperature and
compass displays
Type A: Press and hold to display the “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type B: Press to display the “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type A: Press and select“Display”, then press
and hold .
Type B: Press and select “Display”, then press.
Type A: Press and select “Color”.
Type B: Press and select “Color”.

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Type A: Each time is pressed and held, the display col-
ors change in the following order:
“Green”  “White”  “Orange”  “Blue”
Type B: Each time is pressed, the display colors change in the following order:
“Green”  “White”  “Orange”  “Blue”
To leave the “Custom Settings Menu”, select “Back to main
menu” to return to the starting screen, then either select “Exit”
or wait several seconds without pressing any buttons.
■ To change the display language
Type A: Press and hold to display the “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type B: Press to display the “Custom Settings Menu”.
Type A: Press and select“Display”, then press
and hold .
Type B: Press and select “Display”, then press
.
Type A: Press and select “Language”.
Type B: Press and select “Language”.
Type A: Each time is pressed and held, the display lan- guage changes in the following order:
“English”  “French”  “Spanish”
Type B: Each time is pressed, the display language changes in the following order:
“English”  “French”  “Spanish”

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To leave the “Custom Settings Menu”, select “Back to main
menu” to return to the starting screen, then either select “Exit”
or wait several seconds wi thout pressing any buttons.
Customizable features
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
P. 36) Operation signal
(Buzzer)
ON OFF
Seat Belt
Reminder
Buzzer
(
P. 508) Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
ON OFF

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Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 441
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When rotating the tires on vehi-cles differing with front and rear
tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 453
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

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For owners7
589
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .............. 590
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................... 591
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ..................... 593
Camper information ......... 604

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free:
1-800-331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defec t exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individ ual problems between you, your
dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safer-
car.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave,
S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other informa-
tion about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.