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Is anybody else turning their hazards on by accident when reaching for the fan speed knob while driv

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Caliph420, Jan 30, 2016.

  1. Jan 30, 2016 at 1:14 PM
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    Caliph420

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    Seriously I hit it with my thumb like 50 times so far. It could be more then 3/4 an inch away...

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  2. Jan 30, 2016 at 1:31 PM
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    Jaybez

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    Nope, but I do sometimes hit the channel saved to the lowest button when adjusting the volume.

    Gonna just use the controls on the wheel to change the volume now.
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2016 at 1:32 PM
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    TacoBella

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    Where is the Hazard switch ?....Opps there is Maybe you should not move forward so fast, Take it nice and easy, S lo w l y reach for the Temp Control....Don't stab at it...


    Best I could think of to help
     
  4. Jan 30, 2016 at 1:33 PM
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    Caliph420

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    The red triangle. I keep reaching for the air while I'm looking up driving and my thumb catches the button to turn on the hazards. It might be slightly different spacing in the non SR cab
     
  5. Jan 30, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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    Caliph420

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    I was just curious if other people have been doing that in their truck. (And I'm pretty bored right now, which explains this thread)
     
  6. Jan 30, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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    bsacamano

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    No. To solve this, you should reach lower and more to the right.
     
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  7. Jan 30, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    nevadabugle

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    I dont have that problem but I do grab the 4 wheel drive selector all the time when reaching for the fan.
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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    TacoBella

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    I grab the volume knob on the radio to open my fuel cover
     
  9. Jan 30, 2016 at 2:13 PM
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    OnceARunner

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    Negative.

    But I do get annoyed having to adjust the temp and fan speed. My last vehicle had auto temp control. Should have sprung for the dang tech package. Oh well. First world problems.
     
  11. Jan 30, 2016 at 2:15 PM
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    pbpd4816

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    I've never hit it but I've never needed to turn it up past 1 because 1 will blow my face off. Level 1 should be slower
     
  12. Jan 30, 2016 at 2:16 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Another recall! :eek:
     
  14. Jan 30, 2016 at 2:21 PM
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    No but I can't count the times I've gone to start or adjust the air and went for the 4wd know instead. Wish it still had a shifter. Not a big fan of the knob....
     
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  15. Jan 30, 2016 at 2:28 PM
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    I asked around if anyone else had this problem?

     
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  16. Jan 30, 2016 at 2:55 PM
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    LaPorta

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    The only thing I have an issue with is the position of the window switches. They are too far forward for me. When I reach and press what I think is the driver's window, I put the left rear one down.
     
  17. Jan 30, 2016 at 3:25 PM
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    BrettsMac08

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    Not the hazards yet, but I stab the dang 4wd shifter almost every time I go to start my truck (push start). It seems to be right where I would naturally want it to be and because its visible. From my seating position I can't easily see the push start.

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    It's got more than a few fingerprints on it and it doesn't even do anything, lol. The first time I went to put it in 4x4 I didn't realize the whole ring moved either, coming from a Tundra with a simple knob in the middle.


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    I've done that a few times as well. It's funny adjusting to a new vehicle, especially after having the same one for 5+ years.
     
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  18. Jan 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM
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    SamChieftan

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    LOL too funny ......... ME TOO ..........

    :annoyed:
     
  19. Jan 30, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    ive done it also. also keep calling people by accident when changing volume with the know while on the home screen.
     
  20. Jan 30, 2016 at 6:36 PM
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    Pittrider

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    Do you need to know, or care?
    LOL, I do the same thing, but never the hazards.
     

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