Toyota Tacoma instrument panel pictorial index showing steering-column controls, meters, multimedia system, climate controls and shift lever

The Toyota Tacoma instrument panel index identifies the main controls, displays, switches, and operating components positioned within easy reach of the driver. The references below help connect each illustrated component with the related operating instructions, warnings, and adjustment procedures.

  1. Turn signal lever
    Headlight switch
    Operation of the headlights, parking lights, tail lights, license plate lights, and daytime running lights
    Fog light operation*1
  2. Multi-information display
    Viewing information on the display
    Actions to take when a warning message is displayed
  3. Meters
    Reading the meters and adjusting the instrument panel illumination
    Understanding warning lights and indicator lights
    What to check when a warning light turns on
  4. Windshield wiper and washer switch
    Operating the windshield wipers and washer
    Adding windshield washer fluid
    Responding to related warning messages
  5. Engine switch
    Starting the engine and changing operating modes
    Stopping the engine in an emergency
    What to do when the engine will not start
    Related warning messages
  6. Multimedia system*2
    Controls and functions covered in the separate multimedia owner's manual
  7. Emergency flasher switch
    Control used to operate the emergency flashers
  8. Shift lever
    Changing the shift position
    Precautions to observe when towing
    What to do if the shift lever does not move
  9. Air conditioning system
    Operating the air conditioning system
    Using the back window defogger
  10. Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
    Adjusting the steering wheel position
  11. Hood lock release lever
    Lever used to release the hood lock before opening the hood

*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL".