- Heated steering wheel
Warms the steering wheel grip surfaces to make the Toyota Tacoma more comfortable to drive in cold conditions.
- Front seat heaters
Warm the front seat upholstery, providing additional comfort for the driver and front passenger when cabin temperatures are low.
- Front seat ventilators
Promote airflow through the seat upholstery by drawing air through the seat surfaces, helping reduce heat and moisture around the occupant during warmer conditions.
WARNING
To prevent minor burn injuries
Use particular care when the heated steering wheel or seat heaters are operating and any person in the following categories is in contact with the heated surfaces. Such occupants may be more susceptible to low-temperature burns or may not notice excessive heat as quickly:
- Babies, small children, elderly persons, those who are ill, and people with physical disabilities
- Persons with sensitive skin or an increased sensitivity to heat
- Persons who are significantly fatigued
- Persons who have consumed alcohol or taken medication that can cause drowsiness, including sleeping medication, cold remedies or similar drugs
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the seat heaters and seat ventilators
Do not place heavy objects with uneven or concentrated contact surfaces on the seats, and never insert sharp objects such as needles, nails or similar items into the seat upholstery. Doing so can damage the heating or ventilation components built into the Toyota Tacoma seats.
To prevent battery discharge
Do not operate these comfort functions while the engine is off, as continued electrical use can discharge the vehicle battery.
Operating instructions
Heated steering wheel
Press the heated steering wheel switch to turn the function on or off. When activated, heat is supplied to the steering wheel grip area.
While the Toyota Tacoma heated steering wheel is operating, the indicator on the heated steering wheel switch illuminates so its current status can be confirmed at a glance.
Front seat heaters/seat ventilators
- Adjust the front seat heater temperature level
Each press of the seat heater switch advances the heating level through the available settings, allowing the occupant to select the amount of warmth appropriate for current conditions.
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off
While the seat heater is operating, the red level indicator illuminates and the number of lit segments corresponds to the selected heating level.
- Adjust the front seat ventilator fan speed level
Press the seat ventilator switch repeatedly to cycle through the available fan speed settings. Higher settings increase the airflow drawn through the seat upholstery, while selecting Off stops ventilation.
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off
During seat ventilator operation, the blue level indicator illuminates, with the number of displayed segments showing the selected fan speed.
The heated steering wheel, seat heaters and seat ventilators can be used when
These Toyota Tacoma comfort functions are available when the engine switch is in ON.
WARNING
To prevent overheating and minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions whenever the seat heaters are operating. Excessive or prolonged heat exposure can cause discomfort, overheating or minor burn injuries.
- Do not cover a heated seat with a blanket, cushion or other insulating material, as trapped heat may cause the seat surface temperature to rise excessively.
- Do not operate the seat heater longer or at a higher setting than necessary for occupant comfort.
