heating TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■
Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
● Toyota does not recommend occupying the rear cargo area when it is fitted
with a slide-in camper, camper shell or other type cover while the engine is
running. This caution applies to both driving and stopped or parked situa-
tions with the engine running. Particular care should be taken to prevent
exhaust gases from entering camper bodies, trailers or other enclosures
on or around your vehicle. If exhaust fumes are detected, open all win-
dows and thoroughly ventilate the area.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leadin\
g to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
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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2-2. Gauges and meters
2
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)

236 2-5. Driving information
●Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temper atures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 437)
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the
trailer’s wheels when parking. Ap ply the parking brake firmly, and
put the transmission in P (automatic transmission) or in 1 or R
(manual transmission). Avoid park ing on a slope, but if unavoid-
able, do so only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blo cks under both the vehicle’s
and trailer’s wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P (automatic transmission) or 1 or R (manual trans-
mission) and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed, start the
engine. On vehicles with an au tomatic transmission, be sure
to keep the brake pedal depressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior and exterior features
CAUTION
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Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with rain, drinks water or snow may
result in electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet
must be thoroughly dried before use.
● Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
● Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
● When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.
● Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter, in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact a Toyota dealer for any
necessary repairs.
■ To prevent injuries and accidents, secu rely fix all electric appliances
before use and do not use any app liances that may do any of the fol-
lowing:
● Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
● Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.
● Emit steam, while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■ To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following
●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
● Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
● Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.
● Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
● Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
● Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior and exterior features
CAUTION
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Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary.
Doing so may cause minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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When trouble arises
437
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
In the following cases, the vehicle may be overheating.
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle ( P. 155) reaches
the upper end, and engine output falls (There is no speed).
● Steam is coming out from the engine compartment.
Perform the following steps.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the air conditioning
system, and stop the engine.
If steam is coming out:
When no more steam is coming out has been confirmed,
carefully open the hood.
If there is no steam coming out:
Carefully open the hood. After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
radiator core (radiator), hoses,
etc. for any leaks.
If there is a large quantity of
engine coolant leaking, imme-
diately contact your Toyota
dealer.
Inspect the amount of engine
coolant by checking if the res-
ervoir level is between “FULL”
and “LOW” lines.
Engine coolant reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line

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Alphabetical index
Camper information ................ 502
Care
Exterior ................................. 316
Interior .................................. 319
Seat belts ............................. 320
Cargo capacity ................ 210, 447
Cargo net hook ................ 289, 297
Certification label ............ 225, 451
Chains ...................................... 218
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 106
Booster seats, installation .... 120
Convertible seats, definition............................. 106
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 117
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 101
Infant seat, definition ............ 106
Infant seats, installation ........ 117
Installing CRS with LATCH system........................ 114, 116
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 117
Installing CRS with top tether straps ....... 121, 124, 125
Child safety Airbag precautions ................. 95
Battery precautions ...... 347, 436
Child restraint system ........... 106
Child-protectors ...................... 39
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 63
Installing child restraints ....... 110
Power window lock switch ...... 76
Power window precautions..... 77
Removed wireless remote control battery
precautions ........................ 371
Seat belt extender precautions .......................... 66
Seat belt precautions.............. 64
Seat heater precautions ....... 285 Child-protectors .........................39
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................316
Interior ...................................319
Seat belts ..............................320
Clock ........................................ 271
Clutch start cancel switch.......197
Compass ...................................307
Condenser ................................342
Console box .....................261, 262
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............437
CRS ...........................................106
Cruise control...........................172
Cup holders ......................261, 263
Curtain shield airbags ...............87
Customizable features.............481
Daytime running light system ....................................164
Deck Auxiliary boxes ......................290
Deck ......................................289
Deck hooks ...........................291
Deck rails ..............................210
Tie-down cleats .....................292
Detachable pole antenna.........256
Dimension.................................446
Dinghy towing ..........................242
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....328
Doors
Access doors...........................41
Door glasses ...........................76
Door lock ...........................34, 37
Open door warning light ........406
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................73
Downhill Assist Control System ....................................195
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light .........................................406
Driver’s seat belt reminder warning buzzer ......................406C
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DrivingBreak-in tips .......................... 132
Correct posture .......................85
Driving assist systems........... 198
Procedures ............................ 130
Winter driving tips.................. 217
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 372
If the engine will not start ...... 430
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 431
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 433
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 403
If the warning light turns on ... 403
If you have a flat tire ............. 413
If you lose your keys ............. 432
If you think something is wrong .................................. 401
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 442
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 395
If your vehicle overheats ....... 437
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 394
Engine
Compartment ........................ 334
Engine switch ........................ 141
Exhaust gas .......................... 137
Hood...................................... 332
How to start the engine ......... 141
Identification number ............. 451
If the engine will not start ...... 430
Ignition switch........................ 141
Immobilizer system .................82
Overheating........................... 437
Warning light ......................... 404 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 457
Checking ............................... 340
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Temperature gauge .............. 155
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 155
Engine immobilizer system ...... 82
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 454
Checking ............................... 336
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Warning light ......................... 404
Engine switch........................... 141
Event data recorder ................... 27
Floor mat .................................. 287
Fluid Brake..................................... 342
Washer.................................. 348
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 385
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 466
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 184
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 385
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 466
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 101
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 406
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ...................... 406
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 47
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Alphabetical index
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 73
Outside temperature display ................................... 272
Overhead console ................... 268
Overheating, Engine ............... 437
Parking brake .......................... 152
Personal lights ........................ 260
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 387
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage ................................ 466
Pole antenna ............................ 256
Power outlet..................... 277, 278
Power steering Fluid...................................... 344
Power windows ......................... 76
Radiator............................ 334, 342
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 52
Folding down .......................... 53
Raising the bottom cushion................................. 52
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .... 388, 391
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage ................................ 466
Rear turn signal lights
Lever .................................... 151
Replacing light bulbs ............ 388
Switch ................................... 151
Wattage ................................ 466
Rear view monitor system Before removing the
tailgate ................................. 42
Rear view monitor system................................ 176
Rear window .............................. 78 Replacing
Fuses ....................................372
Light bulbs .............................382
Tires ..............................350, 413
Wheels ..................................364
Wireless remote control
battery .................................370
Rear differential lock
system ....................................192
Rear step bumper ......................45
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................488
Reset the maintenance data .........................................323
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ..................100
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................61
ALR .........................................63
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................63
Child restraint system installation ...........................110
Cleaning and maintaining......320
ELR .........................................63
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................63
How to wear your seat belt......61
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................63
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................63
Reminder buzzer ...................406
Reminder light .......................406
Seat belt extenders .................64
Seat belt pretensioners ...........62
Seat heaters..............................284
Seating capacity.......................215
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