Toyota Tacoma (2023 year). Manual in english - page 21

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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 of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

Open the vent
Close the vent

Air outlets

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after

is pressed.

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Fogging up of the windows

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The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning

on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn

off, the windows may fog up more easily.

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The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

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When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

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Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

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Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

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When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

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In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

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Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

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It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing

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When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32



F (0



The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is selected.

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

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To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

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During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

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To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time

immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.

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Air conditioning filter



P. 448

WARNING

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To prevent the windshield from fogging up

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Do not use

during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

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To prevent burns

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Do not place anything on the instrument
panel  which  may  cover  the  air  outlets.
Otherwise,  air  flow  may  be  obstructed,
preventing  the  windshield  defoggers  to
defog.

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Seat heaters



: If equipped

WARNING

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Burns

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Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-

lenged

• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

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Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.

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Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the seat heaters

Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

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To prevent battery discharge

Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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5-2. Using the interior lights

Turns the seat heaters on

Drivers side
Front passenger side

Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off
The level indicator (amber) light up
during operation.

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The seat heaters can be used 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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When not in use

Turn the seat heaters off by pressing the button. The indicator light turns off.

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Interior lights list

Front interior light/personal
lights

(



P. 354)

Rear interior light (



P. 354)

Engine switch light (vehicles
with a wireless remote control
system)

Engine switch light (vehicles
with a smart key system)
Center tray light
Cargo lamp (if equipped)

(

5-2. Using the interior lights

P. 355)

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Front

Off
Door position

The

personal/interior

lights

come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.

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Rear

Door position

The

personal/interior

lights

come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.

On/off

Interior light

Front personal lights

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Off
Door position

The cargo lamp comes on when a
door is opened. They turn off when
the doors are closed.

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Illuminated entry system



Vehicles without a smart key system

The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.

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To prevent battery discharge

If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the main
switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes:

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Front personal lights

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Interior lights

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Cargo lamp (if equipped)

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Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features:

P. 568)

Cargo lamp main switch (if equipped)

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List of storage features

Bottle holders

(



P. 360)

Front console box (



P. 358)

Overhead console
(if equipped)

(



P. 358)

Glove box

(

P. 357)

Cup holders

(

P. 359)

Storage boxes

(

P. 361)

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Open (pull the lever up)
Lock
Unlock

WARNING

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Items that should not be left in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may result in the following when cabin temperature becomes high:

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Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.

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Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.

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When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use

Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

Glove box

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Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.

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Passing a cable from the console box

The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
Press the lid.

Front console box

Overhead console

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for storing

Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the overhead console to open and the items inside
may fall out, resulting in an accident.

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Vehicles with an automatic transmission



Vehicles with a manual transmission

Cup holders

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

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Front door



Front console box



Rear door (Double Cab models only)

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When using the holder as a bottle holder

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When storing a bottle, close the cap.

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The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Bottle holders

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Rear (Access Cab models [vehicles without rear seats])

Turn the knob counterclockwise

and open the lid.



Under the rear seats (Access Cab models [vehicles with rear
seats])

Pull up the lever and raise the
bottom cushion up.

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for the bottle holders

Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.

NOTICE

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Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.

Storage boxes

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Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.

Open the lid.



Under the rear seats (Double Cab models)

Lift up the bottom cushion.

Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.

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