Toyota Tacoma (2023 year). Manual in english - page 9

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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When the mirrors are fogged up

Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (

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P. 340, 347)

WARNING

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Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

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Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

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Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

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When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

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When the mirror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:



Type A

Closing
Opening
One-touch opening

(driver’s

window only)

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.



Type B

Closing
One-touch closing

(front seat

windows)
Opening
One-touch opening

(front seat

windows)

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

Press the switch down to lock the
passenger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.

Opening and closing procedures

Window lock switch

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Opera

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The power windows can be operated when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the power windows after turning the engine off



Vehicles without a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function (type B only)

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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When the power window does not close normally (type B only)

If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on
the relevant door.

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After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power
window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.

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If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation as
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue
holding the switch for a further 4 seconds after the window has closed.
If jam detection occurs during step

, repeat step

within 4 seconds of

jam occurrence.
Hold  the  power  window switch  in  the one-touch  opening position. Con-
tinue  holding  the  switch  for  more  than  1  second  after  the  window  has
opened completely.
Hold  the  power  window  switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  position  once
again. Continue holding the switch for more than 1 second after the win-
dow has closed.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Closing the windows

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The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. (

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P. 156)

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Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem), carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be
accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an
accident.

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Jam protection function (type B only)

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.

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Opera

Back window (vehicles with sliding type)

Open/close

Push the lock release lever and
slide the back window.

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Closing the back window

Make sure that the back window is securely closed after closing it.

Opening and closing

WARNING

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Caution while driving

Keep the back window closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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Power back window



Opening
Closing

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The power back window can be operated when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the power back window after turning the engine off



Vehicles without a smart key system

The power back window can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The power back window can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.



: If equipped

Opening and closing

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Opera

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Caution while driving

Keep the back window closed while driving.
If the back window is left open, the luggage may be unexpectedly thrown
out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back window before driving.

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Closing the power back window

●

The driver is responsible for power back window opening and closing
operation. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child,
do not let a child operate the power back window. It is possible for children
and other passengers to have body parts caught in the power back win-
dow.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

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Moon roof



Opens the moon roof

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either way of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either way of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.



: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

Tilting up and down

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Opera

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The moon roof can be operated when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off



Vehicles without a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.

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To reduce moon roof wind noise

When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce
wind noise.

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Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

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If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” (sliding close) switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-

ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

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If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” (tilt up) switch

until the moon roof moves into

the tilt up position and stops.
Release the “UP” (tilt up) switch once and then press and hold the “UP”
(tilt up) switch again.

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 seconds pause,

automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the
“CLOSE” (sliding close) or “UP” (tilt up) switch, and the moon roof will tilt
up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and
close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and
then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Moon roof open reminder function

An alarm will sound and message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not fully closed and
the engine switch off.

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Opera

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When the battery is disconnected

The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.

Push and hold the switch toward the “UP” (tilt up) side or “CLOSE” (slid-
ing close) side.
After the moon roof will tilt up and down, release the switch.
To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic opening and
closing functions work properly.

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Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features:

P. 568)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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Closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. In
order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-
ated.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle............. 168
Cargo and luggage ........... 178
Vehicle load limits ............. 182
Trailer towing .................... 183
Dinghy towing ................... 201

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without
a smart key system)........ 202

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with a smart
key system)..................... 205

Automatic transmission..... 211
Manual transmission ......... 216
Turn signal lever ............... 218
Parking brake.................... 219

4-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch................ 220
Automatic High Beam ....... 224
Fog light switch ................. 229
Windshield wipers and

washer ............................ 230

Driving

167

Driving

4-4. Refueling

Opening the

fuel tank cap.................... 233

4-5. Using the driving support

systems

Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 237
PCS

(Pre-Collision System) .... 245

LDA

(Lane Departure Alert) .... 258

Dynamic radar cruise

control ............................. 266

Cruise control .................... 280
Intuitive parking assist....... 284
BSM

(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 292
• The Blind Spot Monitor

function ......................... 294

• The Rear Cross Traffic

Alert function................. 297

Four-wheel drive system ... 303
AUTO LSD system............ 307

Rear differential lock

system ............................ 309

Active traction control

system ............................ 312

Multi-terrain Select ............ 314
Crawl Control .................... 318
Clutch start cancel

switch.............................. 322

Driving assist systems ...... 323

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips ............. 329
Off-road precautions ......... 333

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

P. 202, 205

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Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (

P. 211)

Release the parking brake. (

P. 219)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.



Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
(

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P. 216)

Release the parking brake. (

P. 219)

Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.



Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (

P. 211)



Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to N. (



P. 216)

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping

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4-1. Before driving

ivi



Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (



P. 219), and shift the shift lever to P

(



P. 211).

Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the engine switch to stop
the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.



Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (

P. 219)

Shift the shift lever to N. (