Toyota Tacoma (2014) manual

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    2014 Tacoma Quick Reference Guide[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily. The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual loc[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 2 3 OVERVIEW Steering wheel audio controls 4 Telephone controls 4 Voice command button 4 Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector 1 Emergency flasher button Multimedia system 1,4 Clock Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator 1 Front passenger seat belt reminder Front passenger occupa[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 4 5 OVERVIEW Tachometer Speedometer Odometer and two trip meters Service indicator and reminder Engine coolant temperature Fuel gauge Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button Gear shift position indicator (if equipped) Instrument cluster Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder Char[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 6 7 OVERVIEW Fuel tank door and cap Hood release NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Pull up latch and raise hood Turn to open Keyless entry (if equipped) Pull Windshield washer fluid tank Engine coolant [...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 8 9 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission (if equipped) * The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, alway[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 11 10 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Parking brake Manual Transmission Set Release (2) Turn and push in lever Automatic Transmission Set: Depress Release: Depress again (1) Push button Seat adjustments-Front Separate seat Bench seat Seat position (forward/backward) Driver’s seat lumbar support ( if [...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 12 13 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Cruise control (if equipped) 1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph. Turning system ON/OFF Functions Resume 2 /Increase speed Set/Decrease speed Cancel 1 Lights & tur[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 14 15 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio “ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod ® , etc.). “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to pause the music or mute. > > Steering wheel switches Volume control iPod ® /USB/AUX port iPo[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 16 17 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Fan speed Temperature selector Airflow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF) Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use fresh air to quickly cool interio[...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 19 18 FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely. To find more information about seat [...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 21 20 After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “ SET” button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initialization to complete. Refer to the load [...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 23 22 There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy. To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps: • Only use floor mats designed for your specific model. • Use only one floor [...]

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    OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 24 NOTES[...]

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    MN 00505-QRG14-TAC Printed in the USA 8/13[...]