Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual: Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Right and left side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
■For quick clearing of the windshield and side windows
Press 
to turn the air conditioning
on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an extended period.
■When outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
■Air conditioning filter
■When 
is selected for the air
outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flowing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjustment dial.
■Air conditioning odors
●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.
●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.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to
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, blocking
your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is stopped.
Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will
blow ambient ...
Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior light
Personal lights (Access Cab and
Double Cab models)
■Illuminated entry system
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position, the interior li ...
Other materials:
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, TWR (Trailer
Weight Rating) and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight):
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity:
Regular Cab models ...
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models)
Access Cab models
The bottom cushion of the rear seats can be raised and lowered.
■ Before raising the bottom cushion
Stow the seat belt buckles.
This prevents the seat belt buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback.
■ Raising the bottom cushion
Raise the bottom cushi ...
Active head restraints (Access Cab and Double Cab models only)
When the occupant’s back presses against the seatback during a rear-end collision,
the head restraint moves slightly forward to help reduce the risk of whiplash on
the seat occupant.
■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move. ...