TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 34
Side doors ............................ 37
Access doors (Access Cab models only) ....................... 41
Tailgate ................................ 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models) .......... 52
Head restraints ..................... 56
Seat belts ............................. 61
Steering wheel ..................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 68
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 73
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 76
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 78
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 79 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 85
SRS airbags ......................... 87
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 106
Installing child restraints ..... 110
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 130
Engine (ignition) switch....... 141
Automatic transmission ...... 144
Manual transmission........... 148
Turn signal lever ................. 151
Parking brake ..................... 152
Horn .................................... 154
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ............ 155
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 158
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 162
Fog light switch ................... 165
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 166
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-4. Using other driving systemsCruise control ...................... 172
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) ....................... 176
Four-wheel drive system ..... 184
Active traction control system .............................. 188
AUTO LSD system.............. 190
Rear differential lock system .............................. 192
Downhill Assist Control system .............................. 195
Clutch start cancel switch ... 197
Driving assist systems ........ 198
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) ....................... 205
Cargo and luggage ............. 210
Vehicle load limits ............... 215
Winter driving tips ............... 217
Trailer towing ...................... 221
Dinghy towing ..................... 242 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 244
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 251
Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab
models) ............................ 254
Using the AUX port/USB port ................................... 255
Detachable pole antenna ... 256
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 259
• Interior light ..................... 260
• Personal lights................... 260
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 261
• Glove box .......................... 262
• Front console box............. 262
• Cup holders ...................... 263
• Bottle holders ................... 265
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 266
• Overhead console ............ 268
3Interior and exterior
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3-5. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 269
Vanity mirrors ..................... 270
Clock .................................. 271
Outside temperature display (vehicles with
auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror) ............... 272
Power outlets (12V DC) ..... 277
Power outlet (120V AC) ..... 278
Seat heaters ....................... 284
Seatback table ................... 286
Floor mat ............................ 287
Luggage compartment features ............................ 289
Garage door opener ........... 298
Compass (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) ...................... 307
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 316
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 319
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 322
General maintenance ......... 324
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 327 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 328
Hood ................................... 332
Engine compartment .......... 334
Tires.................................... 350
Tire inflation pressure ......... 359
Wheels................................ 364
Air conditioning filter ........... 367
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 370
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 372
Light bulbs .......................... 382
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 394
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 395
If you think something is wrong ................................ 401
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 402
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 403
If you have a flat tire............ 413
If the engine will not start .... 430
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 431
If you lose your keys ........... 432
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 433
If your vehicle overheats ..... 437
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 442
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 446
Fuel information .................. 467
Tire information ................... 470
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 481
Items to initialize ................. 485 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 488
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 489
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 491
Camper information ............ 502
Abbreviation list ......................... 510
Alphabetical index ..................... 512
What to do if... ........................... 521
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Headlights P. 162
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 332
Windshield wipers P. 166
Front side marker lights P. 162
Outside rear view mirrors P. 73
Regular Cab models
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
P. 151, 162, 164
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 256

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 350
P. 413
P. 359
P. 470
Fuel filler door P. 79
Rear turn signal lights P. 151
Rear side marker lightsP. 162
Side doors P. 37
Stop/tail lightsP. 162
TailgateP. 42
License plate lights P. 162

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Pictorial indexExterior
Access Cab models
Headlights P. 162
Hood P. 332
Windshield wipers P. 166
Front side marker lights P. 162
Outside rear view mirrors P. 73
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
P. 151, 162, 164
Fog lights P. 165
Outside rear view mirrors P. 73
Side turn signal lights
P. 151
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 256

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 350
P. 413
P. 359
P. 470
Fuel filler door P. 79
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 151
Rear side marker lightsP. 162
Side doors P. 37
: If equipped
Stop/tail lightsP. 162
TailgateP. 42
License plate lights P. 162
Access doors P. 41

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Pictorial indexExterior
Double Cab models
Headlights P. 162
Hood P. 332
Windshield wipers P. 166
Front side marker lights P. 162
Outside rear view mirrors P. 73
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
 P. 151, 162, 164
Fog lights P. 165
Side turn signal lights
P. 151
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 256