audio TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior and
exterior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners and
camper information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-4. Using other driving systemsCruise control ...................... 174
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) ....................... 178
Four-wheel drive system ..... 186
Active traction control system .............................. 190
AUTO LSD system.............. 192
Rear differential lock system .............................. 194
Downhill Assist Control system .............................. 197
Clutch start cancel switch ... 199
Driving assist systems ........ 200
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) ....................... 207
Cargo and luggage ............. 212
Vehicle load limits ............... 217
Winter driving tips ............... 219
Trailer towing ...................... 223
Dinghy towing ..................... 244 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 248
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 255
Using the radio ................... 260
Using the CD player ........... 267
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 273
Operating an iPod .............. 280
Operating a USB memory ............................ 288
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 295
Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab
models) ............................ 300
Using the AUX port............. 301
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 303
Detachable pole antenna ... 306
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 309
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 312
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 318
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 320
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 325
3Interior and exterior
features

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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 70
SRS curtain shield
airbags
P. 89
Vanity mirrors P. 374
Interior light P. 364
Rear view monitor system3 P. 178
Overhead consoles2 P. 372
Garage door opener3 P. 400
Compass3 P. 409
Personal lights2 P. 364
Outside temperature display3 P. 376
3: Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror1: If equipped
2: Access Cab and Double Cab models*:For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to
the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone1,* P. 313, 332
Sun visors P. 373

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Emergency flasher switch P. 496
Audio system
Display Audio system
2,*1P. 255
Air conditioning system P. 248
A-TRAC switch2 P. 190AUX port P. 301
Power outlets P. 381
Front-wheel drive
control switch
1 P. 186
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
USB port2 P. 280, 288

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Engine (ignition) switch P. 143
Audio remote control switches2 P. 303
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 168
Parking brake lever3 P. 154
Telephone switches2,*2 P. 331
Talk switch2,*2 P. 331
Cruise control switch2 P. 174
3: Vehicles with a manual transmission
1: 4WD models only
2: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s
Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.

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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 248
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 255
Using the radio ................. 260
Using the CD player ......... 267
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 273
Operating an iPod ............ 280
Operating a USB memory .......................... 288
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 295
Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab
models) .......................... 300
Using the AUX port .......... 301
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 303
Detachable pole antenna .................. 306 3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 309
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 312
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 318
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 320
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 325
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features .......................... 326
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 330
Making a phone call ......... 339
Setting a cellular phone ... 344
Security and system setup .............................. 350
Using the phone book ...... 355
Interior and exterior features3

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Interior and exterior features
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types
With Display Audio system
Owners of models equipped with a Display Audio system should
refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Without Display Audio system
Type A: CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio

256 3-2. Using the audio system
Type B: CD player with changer controller and AM/FM radio
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 260
Using the CD playerP. 267
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 273
Operating an iPodP. 280
Operating a USB memoryP. 288
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 295
Using the AUX portP. 301
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 303

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior and exterior features
Language settings
Vehicles with Display Audio system
Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without Display Audio system (type B only)
The language used for all voice guidance, voice recognition and mes-
sages may be changed.
Press .
Press (MORE).
Press (LANG).
Press or as corresponds to the desired language.
For vehicles sold except Canada
“ENG” (English) or “ESP” (Spanish)
For vehicles sold in Canada
“ENG” (English) or “FRAN” (French)
■ Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
■ Certifications for the Bluetooth
® (vehicles with Display Audio system)