turn signal TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 350
P. 413
P. 359
P. 470
Fuel filler door P. 79Rear 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

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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 156
Outside rear view mirror switches1 P. 73
RSCA OFF switch2 P. 100
Fog light switch1 P. 165
RR DIFF LOCK switch1 P. 192
Power outlet main
switch
1 P. 278
Headlight switch P. 162
Turn signal lever P. 151
DAC switch1 P. 195
VSC OFF switch P. 190, 200, 201
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
CLUTCH START CANCEL switch1
P. 197
1: If equipped
2: 4WD models only

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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2-1. Driving procedures
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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.