lock 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.

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 ..... 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
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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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Pictorial indexInterior
Window lock switch1 P. 75
Power window switches1 P. 75
Door lock switch1 P. 38
Inside door lock button P. 38

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Bench type front seat
Separated type front seats with an automatic transmission
Shift lever P. 144, 148Cup holders P. 351
Shift lever P. 144
Cup holders
P. 351
1: If equipped
Shift lock override button P. 512
Cup holders
P. 351
Shift lock override button2 P. 512
2: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

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Auxiliary boxes P. 354
Access Cab models
Back window
lock release lever
 P. 77
Sub woofer P. 343
: If equipped

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Double Cab models
Cargo net hooks2 P. 380
Bottle holders P. 353
Pictorial indexInterior
Grocery bag hooks P. 379
Back window lock
release lever
1 P. 77
Flashlight holder P. 378
Storage boxes P. 377
2: Vehicles with sub woofer
1: If equipped

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Auxiliary box P. 354
Gauges and meters P. 155
Hood lock release lever P. 412
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 67
Bottle holders P. 353
Parking brake pedal P. 152
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 431
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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 156
Outside rear view mirror switches1 P. 72
RSCA OFF switch2 P. 99
Fog light switch1 P. 165
RR DIFF LOCK switch1 P. 195
Power outlet main
switch
1 P. 361
Headlight switch P. 162
Turn signal lever P. 151
DAC switch1 P. 198
VSC OFF switch P. 193, 202, 203
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
CLUTCH START CANCEL switch1
P. 200
1: If equipped
2: 4WD models only