TOYOTA TACOMA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior and
exterior featuresAir conditioning and multimedia systems, as well as
other interior features for a comfortable driving experi-
ence.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners and
camper information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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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 ..... 72
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 75
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 77 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 78
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 84
SRS airbags ......................... 86
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 100
Child restraint systems ....... 105
Installing child restraints ..... 109
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
1Before driving
2When driving

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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... 176
Four-wheel drive system ..... 187
Active traction control system .............................. 191
AUTO LSD system.............. 193
Rear differential lock system .............................. 195
Downhill Assist Control system .............................. 198
Clutch start cancel switch ... 200
Driving assist systems ........ 201
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and PreRunner).... 207
Cargo and luggage ............. 212
Vehicle load limits ............... 217
Winter driving tips ............... 219
Trailer towing ...................... 223
Dinghy towing ..................... 244 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 246
3-2. Using the multimedia system Multimedia system types .... 253
Entune Audio ...................... 255
USB port/AUX port ............. 259
Setup menu ........................ 260
Basic audio operations ....... 265
Using the radio ................... 270
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs ...... 272
Listening to an iPod ............ 279
Listening to a USB memory device ................. 285
Using the AUX port............. 290
Connecting Bluetooth
®....... 291
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio ................................ 313
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 314
Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab
models) ............................ 343
Detachable pole antenna ... 344
3Interior and exterior
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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 347
• Interior light ...................... 348
• Personal lights ................. 348
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 349
• Glove box ......................... 350
• Front console box ............ 350
• Cup holders ...................... 351
• Bottle holders ................... 353
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 354
• Overhead console ............ 356
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 357
Vanity mirrors ..................... 358
Clock .................................. 359
Power outlets (12 VDC) ..... 360
Power outlet (120 VAC) ..... 361
Seat heaters ....................... 367
Seatback table ................... 369
Floor mat ............................ 370
Luggage compartment features ............................ 372
Garage door opener ........... 381
Compass (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror) ............... 389 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 399
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 402
General maintenance ......... 404
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 407
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 408
Hood ................................... 412
Engine compartment .......... 414
Tires.................................... 430
Tire inflation pressure ......... 439
Wheels................................ 444
Air conditioning filter ........... 447
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 450
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 452
Light bulbs .......................... 462
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 474
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 475
If you think something is wrong ................................ 482
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 483
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 484
If you have a flat tire............ 494
If the engine will not start .... 511
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 512
If you lose your keys ........... 513
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 514
If your vehicle overheats ..... 518
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 521
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 523 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 526
Fuel information.................. 547
Tire information .................. 550
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 561
Items to initialize ................. 562
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 564
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 565
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 567
Camper information ............ 578
Abbreviation list ........................ 586
Alphabetical index .................... 588
What to do if... .......................... 597
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights P. 162
Pictorial indexExterior
Hood P. 412
Windshield wipers P. 166
Front side marker lights P. 162
Outside rear view mirrors P. 72
Regular Cab models
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
P. 151, 162, 164
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 344

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 430
P. 494
P. 439
P. 550
Fuel filler door P. 78
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. 412
Windshield wipers P. 166
Front side marker lights P. 162
Outside rear view mirrors P. 72
Front turn signal lights/parking lights/
daytime running lights
P. 151, 162, 164
Fog lights P. 165
Outside rear view mirrors P. 72
Side turn signal lights
P. 151
Detachable pole
antenna
P. 344

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 430
P. 494
P. 439
P. 550
Fuel filler door P. 78
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. 412
Windshield wipers P. 166
Front side marker lights P. 162
Outside rear view mirrors P. 72
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. 344