four wheel drive TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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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
features

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise 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

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2-2. Gauges and meters
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When driving
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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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2-4. Using other driving systems
Four-wheel drive system
: If equipped
Use the front-wheel drive control switch to select the following
transfer modes.
H2 (high speed position,
two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving
on dry hard-surfaced roads.
This position gives greater
economy, quietest ride and
least wear.
H4 (high speed position,
four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on
tracks that permit the tires
slide, like off-road, icy or
snow-covered roads. This
position provides greater
traction than two-wheel
drive.
The four-wheel drive indica-
tor comes on.
L4 (low speed position,
four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum
power and traction. Use L4
for climbing or descending
steep hills, off-road driving,
and hard pulling in sand,
mud or deep snow.
The four-wheel drive and
4LO indicators come on.

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When driving
Shifting between H4 and L4
■ Shifting from H4 to L4
Automatic transmission
Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal help down.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push and turn the front-wheel drive control switch fully clock-
wise.
If the four-wheel drive in dicator flashes and the buzzer
sounds, try the above steps again.
Manual transmission Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 2 mph (3
km/h).
Depress and hold the clutch pedal.
Push and turn the front-wheel drive control switch fully clock-
wise.
If the four-wheel drive in dicator flashes and the buzzer
sounds, try the above steps again.
■ Shifting from L4 to H4
Automatic transmission
Stop the vehicle completely with brake pedal help down.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch counterclockwise.
If the four-wheel drive in dicator flashes and the buzzer
sounds, try the above steps again.
Manual transmission Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 2 mph (3
km/h).
Depress and hold the clutch pedal.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch counterclockwise.
If the four-wheel drive in dicator flashes and the buzzer
sounds, try the above steps again.

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■Shifting between H2 and H4
●Shifting from H2 to H4
Reduce the vehicle speed to less than 62 mph (100 km/h) and turn the
front-wheel drive control switch fully clockwise.
● Shifting from H4 to H2
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch fully counterclockwise.
This can be done at any speed. You need not depress the clutch pedal.
(manual transmission)
■ If the four-wheel drive indicator lig ht or the 4LO indicator light blinks
● Shifting from H2 to H4
• If the four-wheel drive indicator continues to blink, drive straight ahead
while accelerating or decelerating.
• If the four-wheel drive indicator continues to blink and the buzzer sounds, stop the vehicle or reduce the vehicle speed to less than 62
mph (100 km/h). Operate the switch again.
● Shifting from H4 to H2
If the four-wheel drive indicator continues to blink, drive straight ahead
while accelerating or decelerating, or drive forward or backward in a short
distance.
● Shifting to H4 or L4
Automatic transmission
If the 4LO indicator continues to blink when you operate the front-wheel
drive control switch to the H4 or L4 position, drive forward or backward in a
short distance, then stop the vehicle completely, shift the shift lever
securely to N and operate the switch again. Manual transmission
If the 4LO indicator continues to blink when you operate the front-wheel
drive control switch to the H4 or L4 position, drive forward or backward in a
short distance, then stop the vehicle completely, depress the clutch pedal
and operate the switch again.
If the indicator light continues to blink even if doing so, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the four-wheel drive
system.

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When driving
■Shifting to L4
VSC is automatically turned off.
■ Four-wheel drive usage frequency
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 10 miles (16 km) each
month.
This will assure that the front-drive components are lubricated.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
●Never shift the front-wheel drive control switch from H2 to H4 if the wheels
are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
● For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, use H2 position. Driving
on dry and hard surface roads in H4 or L4 position may cause drive com-
ponent oil leakage, seizure, or other problems resulting in an accident.
Further, it may cause tire wear and increased fuel consumption.
● Avoid turning suddenly in H4 or L4 position. If you do turn suddenly, the
difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels may have
a similar effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.

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Active traction control system
When the active traction control system is operatingIf four wheels spin, the slip indi-
cator flashes to indicate that the
active traction control system
has been engaged.
: If equipped
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the
spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on
slippery road surfaces.
■ System operation
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and put the front-
wheel drive control switch in the L4 position.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 2 mph (3
km/h). Depress the clutch pedal and put the front-wheel
drive control switch in the L4 position.
Press the A-TRAC switch to
activate the system.
At this time, the active traction
control system indicator will
come on.
To cancel the system, push the
switch again.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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7 IG1 NO.210 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, stop lights,
charging system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condi-
tioning system, instrument panel
light control, anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, back monitor, clutch
start cancel switch, rear differential
lock system, power outlets, tire
pressure warning system
8 BKUP LP 10 A Trailer lights (back-up lights)
9 IG1 10 AAnti-lock brake system, traction
control system, vehicle stability
control system, back-up lights, air
conditioning system, shift lock sys-
tem, audio system
10 P RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(right side)
11 P FR P/W 20 A Front passenger’s power window
12 WSH 10 A Wipers and washer
13 D RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(left side)
14 4WD 20 AFour-wheel drive system, rear dif-
ferential lock system
15 WIP 30 A Wipers and washer
16 D FR P/W 30 A Power windows
FuseAmpereCircuit