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2015 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Operating the lights and wipers



Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually.

Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

 Type A

The daytime running lights turn

on. The daytime running lights turn on.

license plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on.

above (except daytime running lights) turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.

off. The daytime running lights turn off.

 Type B

The daytime running lights turn

on. The daytime running lights turn on.

license plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on.

above (except daytime running lights) turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.

Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push the

lever forward to turn on the high beams. With the headlights on, push the lever forward to turn on the high beams.

Pull the lever back to the center position to turn the high beams off.

on the high beams. Pull the lever toward you to turn on the high beams.

Release the lever to turn them off.

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

■Daytime running light system

●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the front turn signal lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.

Type A: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.

■Automatic light off system

Opening the driver’s door with the engine switch in the ACC or LOCK position will turn the headlights and tail lights off.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn the headlight switch off once and then back to the position. or NOTICE position.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

Fog light switch

The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain or fog.

■The fog lights can be turned on only when

■The fog lights can be turned on only when

The headlights are on low beam.

Windshield wipers and washer

■ Without intermittent type

 Type A

  Low speed windshield wiper

operation  Low speed windshield wiper operation

Temporary operation High speed windshield wiper operation

 Temporary operation

Washer operation

Type B Washer operation

 Type B

Low speed windshield wiper operation

High speed windshield wiper operation Low speed windshield wiper operation

Temporary operation High speed windshield wiper operation

 Temporary operation

Washer operation

■ Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster Washer operation

■ Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster

Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected). or Type A is selected).

 Type A

Intermittent windshield wiper operation

Low speed windshield wiper operation Intermittent windshield wiper operation

High speed windshield wiper operation Low speed windshield wiper operation

Temporary operation High speed windshield wiper operation

 Temporary operation

Increases the intermittent windshield

wiper frequency Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency

wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency

Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

 Type B

  Intermittent windshield wiper

operation  Intermittent windshield wiper operation

High speed windshield wiper operation Low speed windshield wiper operation

Temporary operation High speed windshield wiper operation

 Temporary operation

Increases the intermittent windshield

wiper frequency Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency

wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency

Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch must be in the ON position.

■If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

NOTICE

■When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and held continually.

■When a nozzle becomes blocked

Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.


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