lock TOYOTA TACOMA 2015 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 ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors ............................ 35
Access doors (Access Cab models only) ....................... 39
Tailgate ................................ 40
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 45
Rear seats ............................ 49
Head restraints ..................... 53
Seat belts ............................. 57
Steering wheel ..................... 63
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 64
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 71
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 73 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 77
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 80
SRS airbags ......................... 82
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 95
Child restraint systems ....... 100
Installing child restraints ..... 104
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Engine (ignition) switch....... 131
Automatic transmission ...... 134
Manual transmission........... 138
Turn signal lever ................. 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
Horn .................................... 144
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ............ 145
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 148
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 152
Fog light switch ................... 155
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 156
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 162
Rear view monitor system... 166
Four-wheel drive system ..... 177
Active traction control system .............................. 181
AUTO LSD system.............. 183
Rear differential lock system .............................. 185
Downhill Assist Control system .............................. 188
Clutch start cancel switch ... 190
Driving assist systems ........ 191
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and PreRunner).... 197
Cargo and luggage ............. 202
Vehicle load limits ............... 207
Winter driving tips ............... 209
Trailer towing ...................... 213
Dinghy towing ..................... 233 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 236
3-2. Using the multimedia system Multimedia system types .... 243
Entune Audio ...................... 245
USB port/AUX port ............. 249
Setup menu ........................ 250
Basic audio operations ....... 256
Using the radio ................... 261
Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs ...... 263
Listening to an iPod ............ 270
Listening to a USB memory device ................. 276
Using the AUX port............. 281
Connecting Bluetooth
®....... 282
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio ................................ 304
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone ............................... 305
Operating the sub woofer (on some Access Cab
models) ............................ 334
Detachable pole antenna ... 335
3Interior and exterior
features

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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 338
• Interior light ...................... 339
• Personal lights ................. 339
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 340
• Glove box ......................... 341
• Front console box ............ 341
• Cup holders ...................... 342
• Bottle holders ................... 344
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 345
• Overhead console ............ 348
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 349
Vanity mirrors ..................... 350
Clock .................................. 351
Power outlets (12 VDC) ..... 352
Power outlet (120 VAC) ..... 353
Seat heaters ....................... 359
Seatback table ................... 361
Floor mat ............................ 362
Luggage compartment features ............................ 364
Garage door opener ........... 373
Compass (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror) ............... 381 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 388
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 391
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 394
General maintenance ......... 396
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs
............................. 399
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 400
Hood ................................... 404
Engine compartment .......... 406
Tires.................................... 422
Tire inflation pressure ......... 431
Wheels................................ 436
Air conditioning filter ........... 439
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 442
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 444
Light bulbs .......................... 454
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Pictorial indexInterior
Window lock switch P. 71
Power window switches P. 71
Door lock switch P. 36
Inside door lock button P. 36

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Shift lever P. 134
Cup holders
P. 342
Shift lock override button P. 502
Cup holders
P. 342
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Shift lever P. 138
Cup holders P. 342

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Auxiliary boxes P. 345
Access Cab models
Back window
lock release lever
 P. 73
Sub woofer P. 334
: If equipped
Pictorial indexInterior

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Double Cab models
Cargo net hooks2 P. 372
Bottle holders P. 344
Grocery bag hooks P. 371
Back window lock
release lever
1 P. 73
Flashlight holder P. 370
Storage boxes P. 369
2: Vehicles with sub woofer
1: If equipped

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Auxiliary box P. 345
Gauges and meters P. 145
Hood lock release lever P. 404
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 63
Bottle holders P. 344
Parking brake pedal P. 142
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 423
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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 146
Outside rear view mirror switches1 P. 68
RSCA OFF switch2 P. 94
Fog light switch1 P. 155
RR DIFF LOCK switch1 P. 185
Power outlet main
switch
1 P. 353
Headlight switch P. 152
Turn signal lever P. 141
DAC switch1 P. 188
VSC OFF switch P. 183, 192, 193
CLUTCH START CANCEL switch1
P. 190
1: If equipped
2: 4WD models only
3:Vehicles with a manual transmission
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.