TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
Lever type●Sets the parking brake
Fully set the parking brake
while depressing the brake
pedal.
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
●Release the parking brake
Press the button
Turn the lever clockwise
Press it in completely
Pedal type Sets the parking brake*.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
At this time, the indicator will
come on.
*: Fully depress the parkingbrake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
U.S.A. Canada
U.S.A. Canada

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When driving
■
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reach a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
■ Usage in winter time
See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (P. 217)
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 67)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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When driving
2-2. Gauges and meters
Gauges and meters
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the ON position.Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
ODO/TRIP button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.

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Odometer and trip meter display buttonPressing this button switches between odometer and trip meter dis-
plays.
Odometer
Trip meter A
*
Trip meter B*
*
: Pushing and holding the button will reset the trip meter.
Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
Odometer/trip meter
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-
ent distances independently.

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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 437)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

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When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 151)*1,2Slip indicator
( P. 188, 190, 199)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 163)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 190, 200, 201)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 162)*1TRAC OFF indicator
(P. 200, 201)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 162)*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 195)
(if equipped)
Security indicator
( P. 82)*1,5RSCA OFF indicator
(P. 100)
(5-speed
automatic
transmission
vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 144)(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
( P. 188)
*1AUTO LSD indicator
(P. 190)
(4-speed
automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 144)(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator ( P. 184)
(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 184)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 172)*1
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 192)

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■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 403)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*5: For 2WD models, even though there is no function of deactivatingthe curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover, the RSCA OFF indi-
cator turns on briefly when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position. But this is not a malfunction.
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 101)*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 101)
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(U.S.A.)

(if equipped)
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