windshield wipers TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 34
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 36
Side doors ............................ 39
Access doors (Access Cab models only) ....................... 43
Tailgate ................................ 44
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 49
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models) .......... 54
Head restraints ..................... 58
Seat belts ............................. 63
Steering wheel ..................... 69
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 70
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 75
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the windows
Pow er windows .................... 78
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 80
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 81 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 84
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 103
Child restraint systems ....... 108
Installing child restraints ..... 112
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 132
Engine (ignition) switch....... 143
Automatic transmission ...... 146
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
2-3. Operating the li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 164
Fog light switch ................... 167
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 168
1Before driving
2When driving

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Headlights P. 164
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 434
Windshield wipers P. 168
Front side marker lights P. 164
Outside rear view mirrors P. 75
Regular Cab models
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
 P. 153, 164, 166
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 306

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Pictorial indexExterior
Access Cab models
Headlights P. 164
Hood P. 434
Windshield wipers P. 168
Front side marker lights P. 164
Outside rear view mirrors P. 75
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
 P. 153, 164, 166
Fog lights P. 167
Outside rear view mirrors P. 75
Side turn signal lights
P. 153
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 306

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Pictorial indexExterior
Double Cab models
Headlights P. 164
Hood P. 434
Windshield wipers P. 168
Front side marker lights P. 164
Outside rear view mirrors P. 75
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
 P. 153, 164, 166
Fog lights P. 167
Side turn signal lights
P. 153
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 306

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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”.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 132
Engine (ignition) switch .... 143
Automatic transmission .... 146
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
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 164
Fog light switch ................ 167
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 168 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise 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

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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

170 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■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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172 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.
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
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.