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Customer Experience Center 1 - 800 - 331 - 4331 2008 Quick Reference Guide MN 00505 - QRG08 - TAC Printed in the USA 7 / 07
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2008 Doors - Child safety locks ( double cab only ) Rear door 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 Moving the lever to “ LOCK � will allow the door to equipment quickly and easily . be opened only from the outside . The Quick Reference Guide is not intended Spare tire & tools as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual Tool location located in your vehicle’s glove box . We Regular cab models Double cab models strongly encourage you to review the - behind the seatback - under the rear seat Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations . Jack FEATURES / OPERATIONS Tool bag Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Tool bag Front Motor Sales , U.S.A . , Inc . wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Tacoma . Jack Access cab models - under the rear seat Tool bag Front A word about safe vehicle operations ! Jack This Quick Reference Guide is not a full Removing the spare tire description of Tacoma operations . Every ( 2 ) ( 1 ) Owner’s Tacoma owner should review the that accompanies this vehicle . Manual Pay special attention to the boxed SAFETY “ � information highlighted throughout the Owner’s Manual . Each box AND contains safe operating instructions to EMERGENCY ( 3 ) help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction . ( 1 ) Assemble the jack handle . ( 2 ) Insert the jack handle end into the lowering FEATURES All information in this Quick Reference screw . Guide is current at the time of printing . ( 3 ) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise . Toyota reserves the right to make changes Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and at any time without notice . jack positioning procedures . 21
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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 16 Air Conditioning / Heating 16 Audio 14 - 15 Auto LSD ( Auto Limited Slip Differential ) 19 Automatic Transmission 8 Bottle holders 18 Clock 10 Cruise control 17 Cup holders 18 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Door locks - Power 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 wipers & washers 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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OVERVIEW Instrument panel OVERVIEW Steering wheeluipped ) controls ( if eq FEATURES / OPERATIONS 1 Volume control buttons ( for audio ) Front passenger airbag manual ON / OFF switch > > “ � buttons ( for audio ) Air Conditioning controls “ MODE � button ( for audio ) 12V DC Power outlet 1 Front fog light switch Emergency flasher switch 1 12V DC Power outlet / Cigarette lighter Rear differential lock switch 1 2 115V AC Power outlet ON / OFF switch Parking brake lever ( stick type ) 1 SAFETY Instrument panel light control Cruise control Headlight and turn signal controls Engine switch AND Wiper and washer controls Roll sensing curtain shield airbags OFF switch 1 1 Two - wheel / Four - wheel drive selector “ DAC � ( Downhill Assist Control ) button or clutch EMERGENCY 1 start cancel switch Audio system 1 Clock “ VSC OFF � switch 1 Theft deterrent system / Engine immobilizer Power rearview mirror control switches FEATURES 1 indicator 1 Front passenger seat belt reminder If equipped 1 2 Front passenger occupant classification indicator Manual Transmission only . 1 ( Automatic Transmissions are equipped with a or front passenger airbag ON / OFF indicator parking brake pedal . ) 2 3
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OVERVIEW 1 Instrument cluster Airbag SRS warning Automatic Transmission fluid temperature OVERVIEW 1 warning 1 Low Tire Pressure Warning Theft deterrent / Engine immobilizer system indicator Roll Sensing Curtain shield Airbags off 5 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 FEATURES / OPERATIONS 2 Fuel gauge Low speed four - wheel drive indicator Trip meter reset knob 3 Rear differential lock indicator Gear shift position indicator * * If equipped Slip indicator Vehicle Stability Control “ OFF � indicator 1 warning Indicator symbols Downhill assist control indicator 1 Brake system warning “ AUTO LSD � indicator Driver / Front passenger seat belt 1 reminder 4 Cruise control indicator 1 Charging system warning 1 Anti - lock Brake System warning Front passenger occupant classification indicator 1 Low engine oil pressure warning SAFETY 1 Malfunction / Check Engine indicator AND 1 Engine oil replacement reminder EMERGENCY 1 Open door warning FEATURES 1 s Manual . eminder indicators and warning r ’ vice r Section 1 - 7 , 2008 Owne For details , refer to “ Ser 4 buzzers , � Section 1 - 6 , 2008 Owner’s Manual . If this light flashes , refer to “ Cruise control , � Section 1 - 7 , 2008 2 s Manual . - wheel drive system , � Section r ’ If this light flashes , refer to “ Four Owne 5 tain shield 1 - 7 , 2008 Owner’s Manual . efer to “ Roll sensing of cur If this light flashes , r 3 If this light flashes , refer to “ Rear differential lock system , � airbags off switch , � Section 1 - 3 , 2008 Owner’s Manual . 4 5
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OVERVIEW Keyless entry Engine maintenance Locking operation 4 cylinder ( 2TR - FE ) engine Unlocking operation OVERVIEW Push ONCE : Driver door Push TWICE : All doors NOTE : After unlocking , if a door is not opened within 30 seconds , all doors will relock for safety . Panic button 6 cylinder ( 1GR - FE ) engine Push and hold FEATURES / OPERATIONS Fuel tank door release and cap Turn Windshield washer fluid tank Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Pull Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Note : Regularly scheduled maintenance , including NOTE : Tighten until one click is heard . If the cap is oil changes , will help extend the life of not tightened enough , Check Engine “ � indicator your vehicle and maintain performance . SAFETY may illuminate . Please refer to the “ Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet , � “ Scheduled AND Hood release Maintenance Guide � or “ Owner’s Manual EMERGENCY Pull up latch and Supplement . � raise hood FEATURES Pull 6 7
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission 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 when speed is below 62 mph . 1 Park Low speed ( 4WD ) Reverse Shift into neutral while stopped , or depress FEATURES / OPERATIONS Neutral clutch pedal at speeds below 2 mph . Drive For best fuel economy and performance under Third gear normal driving conditions , keep in “ H2 � position . Second gear Tilt and telescopic steering wheel First gear 1 The engine switch must be ON , and the brake Angle pedal depressed to shift from “ Park . � Downshifting increases power going uphill , or Length provides engine braking downhill . For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions , always Lock release lever drive with the shift lever in the “ D � position . Manual Transmission SAFETY Tacoma is available with optional 5 - speed or 6 - speed Manual Transmission . For safety , the engine AND Hold wheel , push lever down , set angle and length , will not start unless the clutch pedal is FULLY EMERGENCY and return lever . depressed . Note : Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details . is in motion . FEATURES 8 9
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Seat adjustments - Front Lights & turn signals Bench seat Headlights Separate seat OVERVIEW Headlights Parking lights High beam Low beam Position Lumbar support * Seatback angle High beam flasher * If equipped - Daytime Running Light system ( DRL ) FEATURES / OPERATIONS Automatically turns on the turn signal lights at a Seats - Head restraints reduced intensity . Bench seat - Front Separate seats - Front - Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off when driver’s door is opened with the engine switch in the “ ACC � or “ LOCK � position . ( 2 ) Front fog lights ( if equipped ) ( 1 ) Lock release button Lock release button Clock Push H - Hour set Front fog lights come on only when the headlights M - Minute set SAFETY are on low beam . Turn signals AND Right turn EMERGENCY Lane change FEATURES Lane change Left turn 10 11
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Windshield wipers & washers Parking brake Automatic Transmission With intermittent wiper OVERVIEW Single wipe Set : Depress Adjust interval Release : Depress again Interval wipe Slow Pull to wash and wipe Fast Manual Transmission Without intermittent wiper Release Set Single wipe ( 2 ) ( 1 ) Slow Turn nand Pushtton push i bu Pull to wash and wipe lever Fast FEATURES / OPERATIONS Power outlets Windows - Power ( if equipped ) 12V DC Access cab models Driver side Window lock switch Up Up Down Down Key must be in the “ ACC � or “ ON � position to be used . Double cab models 115V AC ( if equipped ) Driver side Window ON / OFF switch lock Up switch Green SAFETY indicator Down Up AND Down EMERGENCY Yellow Right side indicator Push of bed Automatic down operation ( driver side only ) FEATURES The engine must be running for use . Push the switch completely down and release to fully open . To stop window midway , lightly pull up Yellow Light Only Max Capacity 115V AC / 100W on the switch . Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 115V AC / 400W Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger s Manual efer to the r ’ R Owne for more details . windows . Driver’s window remains operable . 12 13
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS CD PLAYER Audio To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “ SCAN . � OVERVIEW Type 1 Push again to hold selection . CD changer ( Types 2 and 3 only ) Preset buttons - functions in other - To load one disc Push “ LOAD � and insert one disc . modes indicated below number Eject CD - To load multiple discs Push and hold “ LOAD � until View CD you hear a beep . Insert one disc . Shutter will close information and then re - open for next disc . Push to Push to turn RADIO adjust ON / OFF To preset stations Tune in the desired station and tone & Seek hold down a preset button ( 1 - 6 ) until you hear a balance station / beep . Push desired preset button ( 1 - 6 ) to select . CD track Station / CD To scan stations Push and hold “ SCAN � to scan select track scan preset stations . Push again to hold selection . Mode RDS ( Radio Data System - FM , Type 3 only ) - Push “ TYPE � to select station genre . Type 2 additional functions > � > - Push steering wheel switches “ or “ , � or preset button ( 1 - 6 ) to select stations within genre . FEATURES / OPERATIONS - Push “ TEXT � to receive information transmitted Load CD ( s ) from radio stations . Steering wheel switches ( if equipped ) View radio and CD information Type 3 additional functions “ - + � Volume control > > SAFETY “ � View genre - In radio mode with RDS AND system Push to select a preset station ; push and hold to Traffic information EMERGENCY seek the next strong station . - In CD mode Push to skip up or down to the next / previous track . FEATURES “ MODE � Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode . . � Push and hold to turn the audio system “ OFF 14 15
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Air Conditioning ( if equipped ) / Heating Cruise control ( if equipped ) Turning system ON / OFF OVERVIEW System ON / OFF Functions 2 1 Resume / Increase speed Cancel Fan speed Temperature Airflow vent In “ � or “ � mode , use fresh air ( “ � indicator “ OFF � ) to reduce window fogging . FEATURES / OPERATIONS Set / Decrease speed Fresh or recirculated cabin air Air Conditioning ON / OFF ( if equipped ) Use fresh air to quickly cool interior , then change to recirculate for cooler air . 1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal . 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed Accessory meter ( if equipped ) exceeds 25 mph . Rear differential lock ( if equipped ) Rear differential Lock / Unlock SAFETY Use ONLY when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch , or AND on slippery or unpaved surfaces . DO NOT USE THE EMERGENCY REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK IN CONDITIONS OTHER E / M ( English / Metric ) button To select Fahrenheit OWNER’S MANUAL . THAN SPECIFIED IN THE or Celsius . UNLOCK THE DIFFERENTIAL ONCE THE VEHICLE Compass FEATURES MOVES OUT OF THE TROUBLE SPOT . Outside temperature display Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on this system before attempting to use it . 16 17
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FEATURES / OPERATIONS Bottle holders Door locks - Power ( if equipped ) Front door Center console - Rear Lock OVERVIEW Unlock Rear doorcab ( double only ) Auto LSD ( Auto Limited Slip Differential ) ( if equipped ) Cup holders Front console Bench seat Separate seatsransmission ) FEATURES / OPERATIONS ( Automatic T 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 SAFETY AND Center console + EMERGENCY Separate seatsransmission ) ate seats nSeparual ( Automatic T ( Ma Transmission ) Brightness control FEATURES - 18 19
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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 . 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 , loorckower squeeze tlo release Tire Pressure Warning System reset If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires ( including spare ) , indicator comes on . Pushing “ SET � button should not turn off the light . Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes . After replacing / rotating tire or wheels , the system must be initialized . Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on system reset initialization . 20
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2008 Doors - Child safety locks ( double cab only ) Rear door 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 Moving the lever to “ LOCK � will allow the door to equipment quickly and easily . be opened only from the outside . The Quick Reference Guide is not intended Spare tire & tools as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual Tool location located in your vehicle’s glove box . We Regular cab models Double cab models strongly encourage you to review the - behind the seatback - under the rear seat Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations . Jack FEATURES / OPERATIONS Tool bag Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Tool bag Front Motor Sales , U.S.A . , Inc . wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Tacoma . Jack Access cab models - under the rear seat Tool bag Front A word about safe vehicle operations ! Jack This Quick Reference Guide is not a full Removing the spare tire description of Tacoma operations . Every ( 2 ) ( 1 ) Owner’s Tacoma owner should review the that accompanies this vehicle . Manual Pay special attention to the boxed SAFETY “ � information highlighted throughout the Owner’s Manual . Each box AND contains safe operating instructions to EMERGENCY ( 3 ) help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction . ( 1 ) Assemble the jack handle . ( 2 ) Insert the jack handle end into the lowering FEATURES All information in this Quick Reference screw . Guide is current at the time of printing . ( 3 ) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise . Toyota reserves the right to make changes Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and at any time without notice . jack positioning procedures . 21