TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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Audio system types
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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Steering wheel audio switchesSome audio features can be contro lled using the switches on the
steering wheel. For details, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual”.
Operation may differ and usage may not be possible with audio sys-
tem that are not compatible with t he steering switches in this vehicle.
■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
®
■About Bluetooth®
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
The Bluetooth wordmark and logo are
owned by Bluetooth SIG. and permission
has been granted to use the trademark of
the licensee Panasonic Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names are
owned by various different owners.

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CAUTION
■
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
Properly shielded a grounded cables and connectors must be used for con-
nection to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission
limits.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of this device.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC ra diation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Expo-
sure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio fre-
quency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure
evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 7.9 in. (20 cm) or more away from person’s
body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate
using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that neces-
sary for successful communication.

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Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab models)
OFF
ON
LIGHT ON
The sub woofer illumination
turns on. In this position, the
sub woofer operates.

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Using the AUX port/USB port
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■ When using a portable audio devi ce connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and lis-
ten to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.

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Detachable pole antenna
The antenna can be removed.
■Removing the antenna
Place the included wrench
around the antenna.
When not in use, the wrench is
stored in glove box.

Loosen the antenna with the
wrench and remove it.

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■
About the wrench
●A standard 5/16 in. (8 mm) wrench can also be used to install or remove
the antenna.
● After using the included wrench, store it in the glove box for safekeeping.
■ Installing the antenna
Tighten the antenna by one
hand until it will not turn any
more.
Using the wrench, tighten the
antenna an additional 1/8th
turn (20 to 45 degrees) to
secure it in place.
After tightening the antenna,
remove the wrench.

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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the antenna
Remove the antenna in the following situations.
●When using an automatic carwash.
● When the antenna will touch the ceiling of a garage, etc.
● When covering the vehicle with a car cover.
■ Removing the antenna
●For normal driving, make sure the antenna is installed.
● When removing the antenna to use an automatic carwash, etc., be careful
not to lose the antenna. Also, make sure to reinstall the antenna before
driving the vehicle.
■ Using the wrench
●When installing or removing the antenna, use the included wrench or a
standard 5/16 in. (8 mm) wrench.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the vehicle body with the wrench.
● Do not over-tighten the antenna.
Over-tightening may damage the antenna.
● Do not use pliers to install or remove the antenna.
Pliers may damage the antenna’s finish.

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Interior lights list
■Illuminated entry system
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position, the interior light auto-
matically turns on/off according to whether the doors are locked/unlocked
and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior light remains on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch is in the DOOR position, the light will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
Interior light ( P. 260)
Personal lights (Access C ab and Double Cab models) ( P. 260)

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Interior lightDOOR position
OFF
ON
Personal lights (Access Cab and Double Cab models)On/off
Interior light and personal lights