air conditioning TOYOTA TACOMA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system............................. 332
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 338
Seat heaters ...................... 345
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 347• Interior light ................... 348
• Front personal lights ..... 348
• Cargo lamp main switch ............................ 349
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features...... 350• Glove box...................... 351
• Front console box ......... 352
• Overhead console ......... 352
• Cup holders .................. 353
• Bottle holders ................ 354
• Storage box .................. 355
Luggage compartment features ........................... 358 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 368• Sun visors ..................... 368
• Vanity mirrors ................ 368
• Power outlet (12 V DC) ...................... 369
• Power outlet (120 V AC) .................... 370
• USB charging ports ....... 375
• Wireless charger ........... 377
• Assist grips .................... 382
Garage door opener .......... 383
Compass ........................... 390
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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 400
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 403
General maintenance ........ 405
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 408
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 409
Hood.................................. 411
Engine compartment ......... 413
Tires .................................. 425
Tire inflation pressure........ 436
Wheels .............................. 439
Air conditioning filter .......... 442
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 445
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 448
Light bulbs ......................... 451 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 466
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 467
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................. 469
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 470
If you think something is wrong............................... 474
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 475
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 476
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 483
If you have a flat tire .......... 505
If the engine will not start ................................. 520
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) .................... 522
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 524
If your vehicle overheats.... 528
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 530
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

19Pictorial index
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 324
Warning light/warning buzzer/warning message . . . . . . . P. 477, 490
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . P. 219
Fog lights
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Warning messages
*5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 487
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 411
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 149
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 332, 338
Usage (manual type)
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 332
Usage (automatic type)
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Audio system
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*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
*3: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
*4: If equipped
*5: For Canada only
*6: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTI MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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2424-5. Using the driving support systems
■If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display
A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfu nction in
the system.
● In the following situations, perform the actions specified in t he table. When
the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear
and the system will become operational.
If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.
SituationActions
When the area around a camera
is covered with dirt, moisture
(fogged up, covered with con-
densation, ice, etc.), or other for-
eign matter
Using the wiper and A/C function, remove
the dirt and other attached matter
( P. 334, 341).
When the temperature around
the front camera is outside of
the operational range, such as
when the vehicle is in the sun or
in an extremely cold environ-
ment
If the front camera is hot, such as after the
vehicle had been parked in the sun, use
the air conditioning system to decrease
the temperature around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehicle
was parked, depending on its type, the
sunlight reflected from the surface of the
sunshade may cause the temperature of
the front camera to become excessively
high.
If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold
environment, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to increase the temperature around
the front camera.
The area in front of the front
camera is obstructed, such as
when the hood is open or a
sticker is attached to the part of
the windshield in front of the
front camera.
Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc. to
clear the obstruction.
When “Pre-Collision System
Unavailable” is displayedCheck whether there is attached materi-
als on the radar sensor and radar sensor
cover, and if there is, remove it.

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WARNING
●The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of
your vehicle
● The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection
distance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
• Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sen sor.
• There will be a short delay between obstacle detection and dis play.
Even at slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle w ill come
within the sensor’s detection areas before the display is shown and the
warning beep sounds.
• Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detecte d for col-
lision when approached, even if they have been detected once.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or
air flow noise of air conditioning system.
NOTICE
■ When using intuitive parking assist
In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a
sensor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyot a dealer.
● A beep does not sound when you turn the main switch on.
● The intuitive parking assist operation display flashes, and a beep sounds
when no obstacles are detected.
● If the area around a sensor collides with something, or is subjected to
strong impact.
● If the bumper collides with something.
● If the display shows continuously without a beep.
● If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is
likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.
■ Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor a rea.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system............................. 332
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 338
Seat heaters ...................... 345
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 347• Interior light ................... 348
• Front personal lights ..... 348
• Cargo lamp main switch ............................ 349 5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 350• Glove box...................... 351
• Front console box ......... 352
• Overhead console......... 352
• Cup holders .................. 353
• Bottle holders ................ 354
• Storage boxes............... 355
Luggage compartment features ........................... 358
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 368• Sun visors ..................... 368
• Vanity mirrors................ 368
• Power outlet (12 V DC) ...................... 369
• Power outlet (120 V AC) .................... 370
• USB charging ports....... 375
• Wireless charger ........... 377
• Assist grips ................... 382
Garage door opener.......... 383
Compass ........................... 390

3325-1. Using the air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system*1
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the tem-
perature control dial to the “MAX
A/C” position.
The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air int ake selector
will be set to recirculated air mode.
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Air conditioning controls

3335-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
■Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn
the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns
off the fan.
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Change the airflow mode
To select the airflow, set the air
outlet selector dial to the
desired position.
The positions between the air
outlet selections can also be
selected for more delicate
adjustment.
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Other functions
● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(  P. 334)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 3 3 4 )
● Defogging the outside rear view mirrors ( P. 334)

3345-1. Using the air conditioning system
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from
outside the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recy-
cles air inside the vehicle) (in dicator on) each time the butto n is
pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Set the air outlet selector dial to position.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mod e if the recir-
culated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r flow and
temperature up.
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Defogging the outside rear view mirrors
Defogger is used to defog to remove raindrops, dew and frost fr om
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Other functions

3355-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
■Location of air outlets
Air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected airflow mode.
*: Double Cab models only
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Adjusting the position and open ing and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Open the vent
Close the vent
Air outlets
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