TACOMA

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER

2 0 1 3
1-800-331-4331

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Printed in U.S.A. 5/13

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 2013
Tacoma

OVERVIEW
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 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.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick 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 information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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

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 INDEX

OVERVIEW Engine maintenance 7

Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols 4-5

OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry* 6

FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating 16

Audio 14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 16
Cruise control 13
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals 12
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Parking brake 10
Power outlets 17
Rear differential lock 18
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seats-Folding rear 11

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints 10
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9
VSC OFF switch 18
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 13

Door locks-Power 19
SAFETY AND Doors-Child safety locks 20
EMERGENCY FEATURES Floor mat installation 23
Seat belts 19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 19
Spare tire & tools 21
Star Safety SystemTM 22-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

*
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options.

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 OVERVIEW

Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

Volume control buttons1,4 C

Telephone controls1,4 T
Voice command button1,4 T
“MODE” button1,4 P
“ ” buttons1,4 F
> >

Two-wheel/Four-wheel drive selector1 R

Emergency flasher button 1
Display audio system1,4 In
Clock H
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator1 “
Front passenger seat belt reminder “
Front passenger occupant classification indicator or front passenger airbag V
ON/OFF indicator1 P
Parking brake lever2
1
Ignition switch If e
Windshield wiper and washer controls 2 Man
Air Conditioning controls 3 Aut

12V DC Power outlets 4 For

Seat heater switches1

AUX or AUX/USB1 port NOT
“A-TRAC” (Active traction control system) switch1 Syste
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 OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cruise control1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Parking brake pedal3
Front fog light switch1
Rear differential lock switch1
120V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch1
Instrument panel light control
Headlight and turn signal controls
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF) switch1
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control) button1 or clutch start cancel switch1

Vehicle Stability Control OFF switch
Power rearview mirror control switches1

1 If equipped
2 Manual Transmission only
3 Automatic Transmission only
4 For details, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with EntuneTM, please consult the “Navigation
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.

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 OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

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)

Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.

Brake system warning1

Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder

Charging system warning1

Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Engine oil replacement reminder1

1 3
If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a If th
4
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. If th
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

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 Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning1

OVERVIEW
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags OFF indicator1

Headlight low beam indicator

Headlight high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Automatic Transmission indicator (5-speed)/(4-speed)

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Four-wheel drive indicator2

Low speed four-wheel drive indicator2

Rear differential lock indicator1,3

Slip indicator1

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1

Active traction control system indicator

s
Traction control OFF indicator1

Downhill assist control system indicator1

AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1

Cruise control indicator4

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Low fuel level warning

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

3 If this light flashes, refer to “Rear differential lock system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

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 OVERVIEW

Keyless entry (if equipped) En

Locking operation Unlocking operation 4 cy

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
Push for safety.
Panic button

6 cy

Push and hold

Fuel tank door and cap

Turn to open

Pull

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

W
Hood release E
Pull up latch and E
raise hood P
E

NOT
Pull

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 Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2TR-FE) engine

OVERVIEW
30
ock

6 cylinder (1GR-FE) engine

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

eck

Windshield washer fluid tank

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Engine coolant reservoir

Engine oil filler cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick

NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help

extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”

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 FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission (if equipped) Fo

5-speed models

Park*1
Park
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Fourth gear
Third gear
Second gear
First gear

4-speed models

Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive For b
“H2”
Third gear
Second gear
Til
First gear

* 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 L
lever in the “D” position.

Light control-Instrument panel

+ Hold

Brightness NOT
control

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 Four-wheel drive (if equipped)

OVERVIEW
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

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
2 mph.

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

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Angle

m Length

.
shift Lock release lever
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

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 FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Parking brake Se
Automatic Transmission Acc
(1)

Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

Manual Transmission
Set Release
(1)
(1) Push button (2)

Dou
(2) Turn and
push in lever (1)

Seats-Head restraints
Separate seats-Front Bench seat-Front

(2)

(3)
(1)

Lock release button Lock release button

Seat adjustments-Front
Separate seat Bench seat

(5)

Seat position (forward/backward)

Driver’s seat lumbar support (if equipped)
Seatback angle
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 Seats-Folding rear
Access cab
(1) (2)

OVERVIEW
in

(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.

(2) Raise the bottom cushion up while pulling the lever until it locks.

Double cab
(1) (2)

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(3) (4)

(5)
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.

(2) Pass the seat belt through the seat
belt hangers.
(3) Remove the head restraint and swing
the bottom cushion.
(4) Attach the head restraints.
(5) Fold down the seatback.

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 FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lights & turn signals Wi

Headlights Wit
Typ
Headlights Low beam High beam flasher Adju
Parking lights
DRL
DRL OFF High beam

-Daytime Running Light system Automatically turns on the front turn signal
* In
lights upon starting engine and releasing parking brake.
Ro
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off when driver’s door
is opened with the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. Wit
Typ
Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change

Lane change

Left turn Cru

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

Windows-Power (if equipped)

Driver side

Up
Window lock switch
Down
Fun

Automatic down operation (driver side only)

Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop the window
partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
1 The
2 The
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 Windshield wipers & washers
With intermittent wiper
Type A Type B

OVERVIEW
Single wipe Single wipe
sher Adjust frequency* Adjust frequency*

Interval wipe Interval wipe

Pull to wash and wipe Slow Pull to wash and wipe Slow
Fast Fast
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
oor
Without intermittent wiper
Type A Type B Single wipe
Single wipe

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Slow Slow

Fast Fast
Pull to wash and wipe Pull to wash and wipe

Cruise control (if equipped)

Turning system ON/OFF

System ON/OFF

Functions
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Resume2/Increase speed

Cancel1

ins
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.
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 FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio (if equipped) Stee

Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” for instructions and more
information.

Type 1
Touch screen display

Eject CD

Turn to tune
Push to turn radio stations
ON/OFF manually or
select tracks
Push to display or files
audio screen “
Seek station/ Access to U
CD track select navigation
system “
P
a
Type 2 (additional function) USB

Push to pause
or resume
playing

By in
porta
Refe
infor

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 Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

OVERVIEW
Volume control

ne
ons
r
ks

“ ”
> >

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 turn the
audio system OFF.
USB/AUX port

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
se
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” for instructions and more
information.

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 FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Clock Po
12V

H- Hour set
M- Minute set

Key
120

Air Conditioning/Heating
Gree

Yel

The
Yello
Gree

Fan speed Refe

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 interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air.

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 Power outlets
12V DC

OVERVIEW
Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
120V AC (if equipped)

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Green light

Right side
ON/OFF switch of bed
Push

Yellow light

The engine must be running for use.

Yellow Light Only Max Capacity 120V AC/100W
Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 120V AC/400W

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

dow

air.

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 FEATURES/OPERATIONS SA

Rear differential lock (if equipped) Se

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 If be
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL. UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL beyo
ONCE THE VEHICLE MOVES OUT OF THE TROUBLE SPOT. child

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

Se
VSC OFF switch

Push
rele

VSC OFF

The VSC OFF switch is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC
and Auto LSD functions. Do
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat belts

OVERVIEW
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

AL 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

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Push up, or squeeze lock
release to lower

C
Door locks-Power (if equipped)

Unlock
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Lock

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 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) Sp

System Too
Regu
-beh

If tire pressure indicator is

on, check/adjust each tire.

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 label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.

Doors-Child safety locks (double cab only)

Rear door
Rem

(1

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

(1)
(2)
(3)
Ref

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 Spare tire & tools
Tool location

OVERVIEW
Regular cab models Double cab models
-behind the seatback -under the rear seat
Jack

Tool bag
Jack

Tool bag

rn
ator Access cab models
to -under the rear seat Tool bag

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
on

s
Jack

Removing the spare tire

(2)
(1)

(3)
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

tside.

(1) Assemble the jack handle.

(2) Insert the jack handle end into the lowering screw.
(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

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 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Star Safety SystemTM Sma

All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which Smar
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock and b
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) SST e
and Smart Stop Technology (SST). firml
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) SST d
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and allow
applying brake force to selected wheels. back

Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces Flo
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction Ther
and vehicle control. has m

Traction Control (TRAC) To k

VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and • On
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven • Us
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s). pla
• Ins
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.

Brake Assist (BA)

Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can.

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 Smart Stop Technology (SST)
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.

OVERVIEW
A) SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
nd allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.

g.
s Floor mat installation
on 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:
and • Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
n • Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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 NOTES

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 2013
Tacoma

OVERVIEW
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 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.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick 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 information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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

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 TACOMA
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
2 0 1 3
1-800-331-4331

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Printed in U.S.A. 5/13

13-TCS-07060 00505-QRG13-TAC

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