2007 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual

Customer Experience Center

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2007

Pocket Reference Guide

MN 00452-PRG07-TAC Printed in USA 08/06

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Tacoma

This Pocket 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Tacoma.

! A word about safe vehicle operations This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full description of Tacoma operations. Every Tacoma owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle. Pay special attention to the boxed “ this reference guide and throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction.

” information highlighted in

This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is also designed for off-road use. It has a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for important rollover information.

All information in this Pocket Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)

Rear door

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.

Spare tire & tools Tool location Regular cab models -behind the seatback

Double cab models -under the rear seat

Jack

Tool bag

Tool bag

Front

Jack

Access cab models -under the rear seat

Tool bag

Front

Jack

Removing the spare tire

Assemble the jack handle. Insert the jack handle end into the lowering screw. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

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INDEX

Item

Page no.

OVERVIEW

Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Accessory meter Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Auto LSD (Auto Limited Slip Differential) Automatic Transmission Bottle holders Clock Cruise control Cup holders Door locks Four-wheel drive Lights & turn signals Light control-Instrument panel Manual Transmission Parking brake Power outlets Rear differential lock Seat adjustments-Front Seats-Head restraints Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Windows-Power Windshield wiper & washer

4-5
2-3

14-15

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16

19
18
10
17
18
19
11
19
13
13
17
10
10
12
12

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Warning System reset

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Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

” switch (for audio)

Volume control buttons (for audio) “ >> “MODE” button (for audio) Front fog light switch1
Rear differential lock switch1
115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control Headlight and turn signal controls Wiper and washer controls Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector1
Audio system Clock Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1
Front passenger seat belt reminder Front passenger occupant classification indicator1
or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator1

Front passenger airbag manual ON/OFF switch1
Air Conditioning controls 12V DC Power outlet Emergency flasher switch 12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter Parking brake lever (stick type)2
Cruise control1
Ignition switch Roll sensing curtain shield airbags OFF switch “DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button1 or clutch start cancel switch1
“VSC OFF” switch1
Power rear view mirror control switches1

1 If equipped 2 Manual Transmission only.

Automatic Transmissions are equipped with a parking brake pedal.

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Instrument cluster

Tachometer Speedometer Odometer and two trip meters Service indicator and reminder Engine coolant temperature Fuel gauge Trip meter reset knob Gear shift position indicator

Indicator symbols

Brake system warning1

Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder1

Charging system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator Low engine oil pressure warning1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Engine oil replacement reminder1

Open door warning1

Airbag SRS warning1

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator Roll sensing curtain shield airbags off indicator5

Headlight low beam indicator

Headlight high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)/(4-speed) Four-wheel drive indicator2

Low speed four-wheel drive indicator2

Rear differential lock indicator3

Slip indicator Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator warning1
Downhill assist control indicator

“AUTO LSD” indicator

Cruise control indicator4

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

When the anti-lock brake system (ABS) function is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this situation, to let the anti-lock brake system work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will result in reduced braking performance.

1 For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual.

2 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section

1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.

3 If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,”

Section 1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.

4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2007

Owner’s Manual.

5 If this light flashes, refer to “Roll sensing of curtain shield

airbags off switch,” Section 1-3, 2007 Owner’s Manual.

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Keyless entry Locking operation Push

Unlocking operation Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Engine maintenance 4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine

NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety. Alarm operation Push and hold

6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine

Fuel tank door release and cap

Turn

Pull

Windshield washer fluid tank Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil level dipstick

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Hood release

Pull up latch and raise hood

Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including

oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,” “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement.”

Pull

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Automatic Transmission (if equipped) 5-speed models

Four-wheel drive (if equipped)

Park1
Park1
Reverse Reverse Neutral Neutral Drive Drive Fourth gear Fourth gear Third gear Third gear Second gear Second gear First gear First gear

4-speed models

Park1
Reverse Neutral Drive Third gear Second gear First gear

1 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, always drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.

Manual Transmission (if equipped) Tacoma is available with optional 5-speed or 6-speed Manual Transmission. For safety, the engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is FULLY depressed.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Turn

Turn

Push and turn

High speed (2WD) High speed (4WD) Shift when speed is below 62 mph. Low speed (4WD) Shift into neutral while stopped, or depress clutch pedal at speeds below 2 mph.

For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, keep in “H2” position.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Angle

Length

Lock release lever

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, then return lever. Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle

is in motion.

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Seat adjustments-Front Separate seat

Bench seat

Lights & turn signals Headlights

Headlights

Parking lights

High beam

Low beam

High beam flasher

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity. -Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Position Lumbar support* Seatback angle * If equipped

Seats-Head restraints Separate seat-Front

Bench seat-Front

(2)

(1)

Lock release button

Lock release button

Clock

H- Hour set M- Minute set

Push

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam. Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

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Windshield wiper & washer With intermittent wiper

Adjust interval

Single wipe

Pull to wash and wipe

Without intermittent wiper

Pull to wash and wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Single wipe

Slow

Fast

Parking brake Automatic Transmission Set: Depress Release: Depress again

Manual Transmission Set

Release

(2) Turn and push in lever

(1) Push button

Windows-Power (if equipped) Access cab models Driver side

Window lock switch

Power outlets 12V DC

Up

Down

Up

Down

Double cab models Driver side

Up

Down

Window lock switch

Up Down

Automatic down operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop window midway, lightly pull up on the switch. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable.

Key must be in the “ON” position to be used. 115V AC (if equipped)

ON/OFF switch

Green indicator

Yellow indicator

Right side of bed The engine must be running for use.

Push

Yellow Light Only Max Capacity 115V AC/100W Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 115V AC/400W Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Audio

Type 1

Eject CD

Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated below number

Push to turn ON/OFF Seek station/ CD track select

Mode

Type 2 additional functions

Type 3 additional functions

Traffic information

View CD information

Push to adjust tone & balance

Station/CD track scan

Load CD(s)

View radio and CD information

View genre with RDS system

CD PLAYER To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection. CD changer (Type 2 and 3 only) -To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc. -To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc. RADIO To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select. To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection. RDS (Radio Data System - FM, Type 3 only) -Push “TYPE” to select station genre. -Push steering wheel switches “ ” or “ ,” or preset button (1-6) to select stations within genre. -Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted from radio stations. Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

> >

“ - + ” Volume control “ ” >> -In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the next strong station. -In CD mode Push to skip up or down to the next/previous track. “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system “OFF.”

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Air Conditioning (if equipped)/Heating

Cruise control (if equipped) Turning system ON/OFF

System ON/OFF

Functions

Cancel1

Resume2/Increase speed

Set/Decrease speed

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. Rear differential lock (if equipped)

Rear differential Lock/Unlock

Use ONLY when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch, or on slippery or unpaved surfaces. DO NOT USE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IN CONDITIONS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL. UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL ONCE THE VEHICLE MOVES OUT OF THE TROUBLE SPOT.

Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on this system before attempting to use it.

Fan speed Temperature Air flow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging. Fresh or recirculate cabin air Air Conditioning ON/OFF (if equipped) Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air.

Accessory meter (if equipped)

E/M (English/Metric) button To select Fahrenheit or Celsius. Compass Outside temperature display

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Bottle holders

Front door

Center console-Rear

Door locks (if equipped)

Lock

Unlock

Rear door (Double cab only)

Cup holders Front console Bench seat and separate seats (Automatic Transmission)

Center console Separate seats (Automatic Transmission)

Separate seats (Manual Transmission)

Auto LSD (Auto Limited Slip Differential)(if equipped)

VSC OFF

Briefly push the “VSC OFF” switch to activate Auto LSD. To deactivate, briefly push the switch again. Note: ONLY works in 2-wheel drive at speeds

under 62 mph. Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on slippery or unpaved surfaces.

Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting to use it. Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness control

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Seat belts

Take up slack Too high

Keep as low on hips as possible

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 belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual. Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower

Tire Pressure Warning System reset

SET” button should not turn off the light.

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including spare), indicator comes on. Pushing “ Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating tire or wheels, push and hold “ SET” button until the indicator blinks three times. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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2007
Tacoma

This Pocket 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Tacoma.

! A word about safe vehicle operations This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full description of Tacoma operations. Every Tacoma owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle. Pay special attention to the boxed “ this reference guide and throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction.

” information highlighted in

This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is also designed for off-road use. It has a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for important rollover information.

All information in this Pocket Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)

Rear door

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.

Spare tire & tools Tool location Regular cab models -behind the seatback

Double cab models -under the rear seat

Jack

Tool bag

Tool bag

Front

Jack

Access cab models -under the rear seat

Tool bag

Front

Jack

Removing the spare tire

Assemble the jack handle. Insert the jack handle end into the lowering screw. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Instrument panel overview (cid:1)Bench seat

1. Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Glove box 5. Automatic transmission selector lever

or manual transmission gear shift lever

6. Cup holders 7. Tire pressure warning reset switch 8. Auxiliary box 9. Hood lock release lever 10. Parking brake pedal

(automatic transmission)

LS11001b

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(cid:1)Separate seats with automatic transmission

LS11002b

1. Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Garage door opener box or accessory

meter

5. Personal lights 6. Auxiliary boxes 7. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. Glove box 10. Automatic transmission selector lever 11. Rear console box 12. Bottle holders 13. Cup holders 14. Tire pressure warning reset switch 15. Hood lock release lever 16. Parking brake pedal 17. Window lock switch

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(cid:1)Separate seats with manual transmission

LS11003b

1. Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Garage door opener box or accessory

meter

5. Personal lights 6. Auxiliary boxes 7. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. Glove box 10. Rear console box 11. Bottle holders 12. Cup holders 13. Manual transmission gear shift lever 14. Tire pressure warning reset switch 15. Hood lock release lever 16. Window lock switch

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LS11004b

1. Front fog light switch 2. Rear differential lock switch 3. Power outlet main switch 4. Instrument panel light control dial 5. Headlight and turn signal switches 6. Audio remote control switches 7. Wiper and washer switches 8. Front drive control switch knob 9. Audio system 10. Clock 11. Engine immobilizer system indicator

light

12. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light

13. Front passenger occupant classification indicator lights or passenger airbag on− off indicator lights

14. Passenger airbag off switch 15. Air conditioning controls 16. Power outlet 17. Emergency flasher switch 18. Cigarette lighter 19. Parking brake lever (manual

transmission)

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20. Cruise control switch 21. Ignition switch 22. Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags

off switch

23. “DAC” switch or clutch start cancel

switch

24. “VSC OFF” switch 25. Power rear view mirror control switches

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Instrument cluster overview

LS11005b

1. Tachometer 2. Speedometer 3. Odometer and two trip meters

4. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

5. Engine coolant temperature gauge 6. Fuel gauge

7. Trip meter reset knob 8. Shift position indicator lights (automatic

transmission)

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light* 1

Driver’s seat belt reminder light* 1

or

Anti−lock brake system warning light* 1

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light* 1

Open door warning light* 1

Front passenger occupant classification indicator light or passenger airbag on−off indicator light

Charging system warning light* 1

Low engine oil pressure warning light* 1

Malfunction indicator lamp* 1

Engine oil replacement reminder light* 1 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)

SRS warning light* 1

Tire pressure warning light* 1

Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light* 1 (four−wheel drive models only)

Engine immobilizer system indicator light* 1

Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off indicator light* 5

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Headlight low beam indicator light

Tail light indicator light

Headlight high beam indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Automatic transmission indicator lights (5−speed)

Automatic transmission indicator lights (4−speed)

Four−wheel drive indicator light* 3

Low speed four−wheel drive indicator light* 3

Rear differential lock indicator light* 4

Slip indicator light

Vehicle stability control system off indicator/warning light* 1

Downhill assist control system indicator light

“AUTO LSD” indicator light

Cruise control indicator light* 2

* 1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” on page 156 in Section 1−6.

* 2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 205 in

Section 1−7.

* 3: If this light flashes, see “Four−wheel drive system” on page

180 in Section 1−7.

* 4: If this light flashes, see “Rear differential lock system” on

page 197 in Section 1−7.

* 5: For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off

switch” on page 94 in Section 1−3.

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SECTION 1− 10

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Accessory meter Clock Cigarette lighter Power outlet Glove box Garage door opener box Auxiliary boxes Rear console box Cup holders Bottle holders Storage boxes Flashlight holder Seatback table Cargo net hooks Grocery bag hooks Deck hooks Deck rails Floor mat

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Accessory meter—

LS10034

1. “E/M” button 2. Compass 3. Outside temperature display

the

—Before using the accessory meter Operate the accessory meter with the ignition switch on. to When “ON”, the last previously used mode dis- played just before the ignition switch is turned off will appear. When lights are turned on, the brightness of the display will be reduced.

instrument panel

ignition switch

turned

the

is

“E/M” button This button is used to switch between English/U.S. Customary System and metric units of the outside temperature display. Every time you push this button, the dis- play toggles through the following informa- tion. 1. Compass and outside temperature ((cid:2)F) 2. Compass and outside temperature ((cid:2)C) 3. Display off (no compass) The display variations are as follows;

Indication

Outside

temperature

English/U.S. System (E)

Customary

Metric (M)

(cid:2)F

(cid:2)C

The initial mode will be English/U.S. Cus- tomary System units, however, if the unit is switched ignition switch is off, it will display metric units when the ignition switch is turned to “ON”.

to metric and

the

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—Outside temperature display

—Compass

LS10035

LS10036

from

temperature

the unit, push the “E/M” button

The outside temperature display indi- cates the outside air temperature. The displayed value is updated. To set until the desired unit display appears. The displayed ranges −30(cid:2)C (−22(cid:2)F) up to 50(cid:2)C (122(cid:2)F). If an abnormality exists in the connection of temperature sensor, “−−(cid:2)C” (“−−(cid:2)F”) will appear on the display. If “−−(cid:2)C” (“−−(cid:2)F”) appears on the display, contact your Toyota dealer. There may be a case that “−−(cid:2)C” (“−−(cid:2)F”) appears momentarily when the ignition is quickly turned to “ON”. It is normal if it goes out soon. 250

the outside air

indicates

the vehicle

is heading.

the direction The compass that the above case, it shows that the vehicle is heading west. The direction display is updated every 2
seconds.

In

Displays

NE SE SW NW

Directions

North

Northeast

East

Southeast

South

Southwest

West

Northwest

The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions: (cid:1) The vehicle is stopped immediately af-

ter turning.

(cid:1) The compass does not adjust while the

vehicle is stopped.

(cid:1) The ignition switch is turned off imme-

diately after turning.

(cid:1) The vehicle is on an inclined surface. (cid:1) The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in- terference by artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).

(cid:1) The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a magnet or a metal object on or near the roof.)

is small,

the deviation

(cid:1) The battery has been disconnected. If the compass works to calibrate the direction automati- cally while the vehicle is in motion. For additional precision or see calibrating, COMPASS” below.

for complete THE

“CALIBRATING

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the direction

If the system does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.

indicated or

is not

LS10037

Compass sensor

The compass sensor is on the roof of the vehicle.

NOTICE

Do not put magnets or a metal object on or near the roof of the vehicle. Doing this may cause malfunction of the compass sensor.

the

from

CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation calibration) the compass The direction display on deviates true direction deter- mined by the earth’s magnetic field. The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle. To adjust this deviation, stop the vehicle, then push and hold the “E/M” button until the “VAR” indication appears on the com- pass display. Then push the “E/M” button, referring to the following map to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is.

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Samoa: 5

Guam: 8

Saipan:

After calibration, leaving the system for several seconds returns to the compass mode.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.

LS10048

Zone number

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LS10038a

LS10039

the direction display on

CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling calibration) Sometimes the compass may not change after a turn. To rectify this, stop the vehicle and push and hold the “E/M” button until the “CAL” indi- cation appears on the compass display. (At time, is locked in “N”.)

the compass display

this

in a circle, drive around

Drive the vehicle in a circle at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less. If there is not enough space to drive the block. When the “CAL” indication goes off and the compass returns to the normal mode, calibration is complete. If calibration cannot be performed because of the magnetized vehicle etc., take your vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota. And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed, re- placed or disconnected. (cid:1) Do not perform circling calibration of the compass the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in- terference by artificial magnetic fields (underground parking, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof parking, near a crossing, near a large vehicle, etc.).

in a place where

(cid:1) During calibration, do not operate elec- tric systems (power windows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

CAUTION

(cid:1) When doing the circling calibration, be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and ve- hicles in the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.

(cid:1) Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.

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Clock

Cigarette lighter

Power outlet (12 VDC)

LS10001

LS10002

LS10003

To reset the hour: Push the “H” button. To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position. If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time dis- play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one o’clock). When lights are turned on, the brightness of the time in- dication will be reduced.

instrument panel

the