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Customer Experience Center 1 - 800 - 331 - 4331 www.toyotaownersonline.com 2006 Pocket Reference Guide MN 00452 - PRG06 - TAC Printed in USA 08 / 05
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2006ma Doors - Child safety locks ( double cab only ) Taco OVERVIEW 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 Move the lever to “ LOCK , � allowing the rear door to equipment quickly and easily . be opened only from the outside . The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual Spare tire & tools located in your vehicle’s glove box . We Tool location strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Regular cab models Double cab models - behind the seatback - under the rear seat Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations . Jack FEATURES / OPERATIONS Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Tool bag Motor Sales , U.S.A . , Inc . , wish you many Tool bag Front years of satisfied driving in your new Tacoma . Jack A word about safe vehicle operations ! Access cab models - under the rear seat This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full description of Tacoma operations . Every Tool bag Owner’s Tacoma owner should review the that accompanies this vehicle . Manual Front Jack Pay special attention to the boxed “ � information highlighted in Removing the spare tire this reference guide and throughout the Owner’s Manual . Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction . SAFETY This vehicle will handle and maneuver AND differently from an ordinary passenger car EMERGENCY 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 Assemble the jack handle . Manual for important rollover information . Insert the jack handle end into the lowering FEATURES screw . Pocket Reference All information in this Turn the jack handle counterclockwise . is current at the time of printing . Guide Toyota reserves the right to make changes Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and at any time without notice . tire changing procedures . 21
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 34 PM Page 1 INDEX Item Page no . OVERVIEW Engine maintenance 7 OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap 6 Hood release 6 Indicator symbols 4 - 5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2 - 3 Keyless entry 6 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Accessory meter 10 Air conditioning / Heating 16 Audio 14 - 15 Auto LSD ( Auto Limited Slip Differential ) 19 Automatic transmission 8 Bottle holders 18 Clock 9 Cruise control 17 Cup holders 18 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Door locks 19 Four - wheel drive 9 Lights & turn signals 11 Light control - Instrument panel 19 Manual transmission 8 Parking brake 13 Power outlets 13 Rear differential lock 17 Seat adjustments - Front 10 Seats - Head restraints 10 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9 Windows - power 12 Windshield wiper & washer 12 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Doors - Child safety locks 21 Seat belts 20 Seat belts - Shoulder belt anchor 20 SAFETY Spare tire & tools 21 Tire Pressure Warning System reset 20 AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 34 PM Page 2 OVERVIEW Instrument panel OVERVIEW FEATURES / OPERATIONS Front fog light switch * Front passenger airbag manual ON / OFF switch * “ AUTO LSD � ( Auto Limited Slip Differential ) or Air conditioning controls Rear Differential Lock switch * 12V DC Power outlet 115V AC Power outlet ON / OFF switch * Emergency flasher switch 12V DC Power outlet / Cigarette lighter Instrument panel light control Parking brake lever ( stick type ) Headlight and turn signal controls SAFETY Cruise control * Audio steering wheel switches * Ignition Wiper and washer controls AND Clutch start cancel switch * Two - wheel / Four - wheel Drive Selector * EMERGENCY “ DAC � ( Downhill Assist Control ) button * Audio Power rear view mirror controls * Clock Theft deterrent system / Engine immobilizer FEATURES * If equipped indicator light * Front passenger seat belt reminder 1 Airbag indicator turns ON / OFF depending on Front passenger occupant classification indicator * or 1 weight of passenger . front passenger airbag ON / OFF indicator * Owner’s Manual for more details . Refer to the 2 3
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 34 PM Page 4 OVERVIEW 1 Instrument cluster Open door warning 1 OVERVIEW Airbag SRS warning Automatic transmission fluid temperature 1 warning 1 Low Tire Pressure Warning Theft deterrent / Engine immobilizer system indicator Headlight low beam indicator Headlight high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Tachometer Automatic transmission indicator Speedometer ( 5 - speed ) / ( 4 - speed ) Odometer and two trip meters 2 Service indicator and reminder Four - wheel drive indicator Engine coolant temperature 2 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Low speed four - wheel drive indicator Fuel gauge Trip meter reset knob 3 Rear differential lock indicator Slip indicator Indicator symbols 1 Vehicle Stability Control “ OFF � indicator Brake system warning Driver’s / Front passenger’s seat belt Downhill assist control indicator 1 reminder 1 “ AUTO LSD � indicator Battery warning Front passenger occupant classification 4 Cruise control indicator indicator or passenger airbag ON / OFF indicator Fuel tank location indicator 1 Low engine oil pressure warning ( left side of vehicle ) 1 1 Malfunction / Check Engine indicator Anti - lock Brake System warning SAFETY 1 Engine oil replacement reminder 1 When the anti - lock brake system ( ABS ) function is in • Vehicle Stability Control warning AND 1 action , you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and • “ AUTO LSD � warning EMERGENCY hear a noise . In this situation , to let the anti - lock 1 • TRAction Control warning brake system work for you , just hold the brake pedal 1 • Downhill Assist Control warning down more firmly . Do not pump the brake as this will 1 • Hill - start Assist Control warning result in reduced braking performance . FEATURES 1 3 vice reminder indicators and warning ential lock system , � efer to “ Ser efer to “ Rear differ For details , r If this light flashes , r buzzers , � Section 1 - 6 , 2006 Owner’s Manual . Section 1 - 7 , 2006 Owner’s Manual . 2 4 If this light flashes , refer to “ Four - wheel drive system , � Section If this light flashes , refer to “ Cruise control , � Section 1 - 7 , 2006 1 - 7 , 2006 Owner’s Manual . Owner’s Manual . 4 5
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 34 PM Page 6 OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Keyless entry 4 cylinder 2TR - FE engine Locking operation Unlocking operation OVERVIEW Push ONCE : Driver door Push TWICE : All doors NOTE : After unlocking , if a door is not opened within thirty ( 30 ) seconds , all doors will relock for safety . Alarm button 6 cylinder 1GR - FE engine Push FEATURES / OPERATIONS Fuel tank door release and cap Turn Windshield washer fluid tank Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Power steering fluid reservoir Pull Engine oil level dipstick Note : Regularly scheduled maintenance , including NOTE : If the cap is not tightened enough , Check oil changes , will help extend the life of Engine “ � indicator may illuminate . your vehicle and maintain performance . SAFETY Please refer to the “ Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet , � “ Scheduled Hood release AND Maintenance Guide � or “ Owner’s Manual Pull up to release , EMERGENCY then raise hood Supplement . � FEATURES 6 7
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 34 PM Page 8 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Automatic transmission ( if equipped ) Four - wheel drive ( if equipped ) 5 - speed models OVERVIEW 1 Park Reverse Turn Turn Neutral Drive Fourth gear Third gear Push and turn Second gear First gear High speed ( 2WD ) 4 - speed models High speed ( 4WD ) Shift with speed below 62 mph . 1 Park Low speed ( 4WD ) Reverse Shift when depressing clutch pedal with FEATURES / OPERATIONS Neutral speed below 2 mph Drive For best fuel economy and performance under Third gear normal driving conditions “ H2 � position . Second gear Tilt and telescopic steering wheel First gear 1 The key must be in the “ ON � position and the brake Length pedal depressed . Lock release Downshifting increases power going uphill , or lever provides engine braking going downhill . For best fuel Angle economy during normal driving conditions , always drive with the shift lever in the “ D � position . Hold wheel , push lever down , set angle and length , Manual transmission ( if equipped ) then return lever . SAFETY Note : Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle Tacoma is available with optional 5 - speed or is in motion . 6 - speed manual transmission . For safety , the engine AND will not start unless the clutch pedal is FULLY EMERGENCY Clock s Manual r ’ Owne for more efer to the depressed . R details . FEATURES H - Hour set M - Minutes set 8 9 H4 L4 L 2 3 D N R P L 2 3 4 D N R P L 2 3 4 D N R P L4 H4 H2
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 34 PM Page 10 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Seat adjustments - Front Lights & turn signals Bench Seat Headlights Separate Seat OVERVIEW Headlights Parking lights High beams Low beams Position Lumbar support * High beam flasher Seatback angle - Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off when the driver’s door is opened with the * If equipped engine off . FEATURES / OPERATIONS - Daytime Running Light system ( if equipped ) Seats - Head restraints Automatically turns on the front turn signal lights . Separate seat - Front Bench seat - Front Turn signals Right turn Lane change Lane change Lock release buttons Lock release button Left turn Front fog lights ( if equipped ) Accessory meter ( if equipped ) SAFETY Push AND EMERGENCY Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are o select Fahrenheit E / M ( English / Metric ) button T on low beam . or Celsius . FEATURES Compass Outside temperature display 10 11
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 35 PM Page 12 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Windshield wiper & washer Parking brake With intermittent wiper Manual Transmission OVERVIEW Set Release Single wipe Adjust interval Interval wipe ( 2 ) Slow ( 1 ) Turn nand Pushtton Pull to wash and wipe push i bu Fast lever Without intermittent wiper Automatic Transmission Single wipe Set : Depress Release : Depress again Slow Fast FEATURES / OPERATIONS Pull to wash and wipe Power outlets Windows - Power ( if equipped ) 12V DC Access cab models Driver side Passenger’s window lock switch Up Up Down Down Key must be in the “ ON � position for use . 115V AC ( if equipped ) Double cab models ON / OFF switch Green Passenger’s Driver side indicator window light lock Up SAFETY switch Down Up AND Down Yellow EMERGENCY Right side indicator Push light of bed The engine must be running for use . ation ( Driver side windows ) Automatic down oper FEATURES Push the switch completely down and release to Yellow Light Only Max Capacity 115V AC / 100W fully open . To stop window midway , lightly pull up ellow Lights Green & Y Max Capacity 115V AC / 400W on the switch . Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details . 12 13
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 35 PM Page 14 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Audio RADIO Preset buttons Tune in the desired station and press Preset buttons - Functions in CD modes OVERVIEW a preset button ( 1 - 6 ) until you hear a beep . Push indicated above number on display Eject CD desired preset button ( 1 - 6 ) to select . View CD “ SCAN � Push and hold “ SCAN � to scan preset information stations . Push again to hold selection . Push to turn Push to RDS ( Radio Data System - FM , Type3 only ) ON / OFF adjust - Push “ TYPE � to select station genre . > tone & Seek � > - Push steering wheel switches “ or “ , � or balance station / preset button ( 1 - 6 ) to select stations within genre . CD track - Push “ TEXT � to receive information transmitted Station or select CD track from radio stations . Mode scan Type 2 function include : CD PLAYER To scan tracks on a disc Push “ SCAN . � Push again to Load CD ( s ) hold selection . CD Changer ( Type 2 and 3 only ) FEATURES / OPERATIONS Push “ LOAD � and insert 1 disc . - To load one disc - To load multiple discs Push and hold “ LOAD � until you hear a beep . Insert one disc . Shutter will close View CD and then re - open for next disc . information Steering wheel switches ( if equipped ) Type 3 function include : View radio and CD information View genre with RDS “ - + � system SAFETY Volume control Traffic information > > “ � AND - In radio mode EMERGENCY Push to select a preset station , push and hold to seek the next strong station . In CD mode - FEATURES Push to skip up or down to the next or previous track . “ MODE � switch Push to select an audio mode . Push and hold to . � turn the audio system “ OFF 14 15
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 35 PM Page 16 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Air conditioning ( if equipped ) / Heating Cruise control ( if equipped ) Turning system ON / OFF OVERVIEW System ON / OFF Functions 2 1 / Increase speed Resume Cancel Fan speed Temperature Air flow vent In “ � or “ � mode , use fresh air ( “ � Set / Decrease speed indicator light “ OFF � ) to reduce window fogging . FEATURES / OPERATIONS Fresh or recirculate cabin air Air conditioning ON / OFF ( if equipped ) Use fresh air to quickly cool interior , then change 1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing to recirculate for cooler air . the brake pedal . 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed Side vents exceeds 25 mph . Open Open Rear differential lock ( if equipped ) Close Close Rear differential Lock / Unlock SAFETY To reduce air flow , turn fan speed to OFF and Use ONLY when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch , or recirculate cabin air , or close vent manually . AND slippery or unpaved surfaces . DO NOT USE THE EMERGENCY REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IN CONDITIONS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL , AND UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL ONCE THE VEHICLE MOVES OUT OF THE TROUBLE SPOT . FEATURES Owner’s Manual for complete details Refer to your on this system before attempting to use it . 16 17
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 35 PM Page 18 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Bottle holders Door locks ( if equipped ) Center console - Rear Lock OVERVIEW Unlock Front door Rear door double cab only Auto LSD ( Auto Limited Slip Differential ) ( if equipped ) Cup holders Auto LSD Front console Center console on / off Separate seats A / T Bench seat tands FEATURES / OPERATIONS ( Automatic Transmission ) separate sea with A / Ton ) Push the “ AUTO LSD � switch when the vehicle is ( Automatic Transmissi stopped . To deactivate , push the switch again . NOTE : It will ONLY work in 2 - wheel drive . It should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on slippery or unpaved surfaces . Owner‘s Manual for complete details Refer to the on this system before attempting to use it . Separate seats M / T ( Manual Transmission ) Light control - Instrument panel + Brightness control SAFETY - AND EMERGENCY To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights , turn the dial . FEATURES 18 19
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2006_Tacoma PRG Ins.qxd 11 / 10 / 05 6 : 35 PM Page 20 SAFETY CANDY EMERGEN FEATURES 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 . For more information about seat belts , and how to install a child restraint system , refer to the Owner's Manual . Seat belts - Shoulder belt anchor Squeeze lock release to lower Tire Pressure Warning System reset Designed to provide warning when tire pressure of any one of the tires ( including spare ) is critically low . It must be re - initialized by pushing and holding the “ SET � button if indicator light blinks , or after replacing or rotating tires or wheels . NOTE : Regularly check your tire pressure to ensure proper inflation . See sidewall of tire or label on doorjamb for tire pressure information . 20