Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual: 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 temperature air or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the MAX A/C position.
The air conditioning will automatically turn on and the air intake selector will be set to recirculated air mode.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to OFF to turn the fan off.
■ Selecting the air outlet
Set the air outlet selection dial to an appropriate position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be selected for more detailed adjustment.
When the dial is set to 
, air flows
to the upper body.
Double Cab models only
When the dial is set to 
, air flows
to the upper body and feet.
Double Cab models only
When the dial is set to 
, air flows
to the feet.
Double Cab models only
When the dial is set to 
, air flows
to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.
The air intake selector is automatically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake selector cannot be changed to the recirculated air mode.
When the dial is set to 
, air flows
to the windshield and side windows.
The air intake selector is automatically set to outside air mode.
In this position, the air intake selector cannot be changed to the recirculated air mode.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press 
.
The mode switches between 
(outside
air mode) and 
(recirculated air mode)
each time the switch is pressed.
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 ou ...
Other materials:
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the ...
Access doors (Access Cab models only)
The access door (rear door) can be opened using the inside handle.
Open the front door widely
Pull (from the outside) or push
(from the inside) the inside handle of the access door.
Open the access door
You can open and close the access door only when the front door is widely opened.
NOT ...
Active traction control system
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of
4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces.
■ System operation
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and put the frontwheel d ...