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What is this switch for?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DBF, Mar 9, 2023.

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  1. Mar 9, 2023 at 4:30 PM
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    Noticed this switch earlier today and meant to look it up.

    What does this switch control? 20230309_192603.jpg
     
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  2. Mar 9, 2023 at 4:30 PM
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    Side mirror defrost
     
    ncflyer, Mar 9, 2023
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    Yep, side mirror defroster. Never had a vehicle with them before and it’s a really small but nice feature.
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2023 at 4:33 PM
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  5. Mar 9, 2023 at 4:34 PM
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    Heated mirror
     
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    Heated side mirrors are a blessing in Canada. Scaping frost off side mirrors scratches them and they usually frost right back up. I had a 2nd gen that didn't have them. Bought an after market kit for several hundred $ and installed myself. Took almost whole day to install but was worth it.
     
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    They work great for rain too. Helps dry them off and keep them clear.
     
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    that owners manual is pretty cool

    rain x helps too
     
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    I installed some on my 2nd gen as well. I just bought the heating elements and put it together myself on the cheap.

    It’s nice to be able to defog them here in the rainy PNW. Pretty much a mandatory safety feature. Beats when I used to have to roll down the passenger window and wipe the mirror off going 60.
     
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  10. Mar 9, 2023 at 8:20 PM
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    That can only go well ...o_O
     
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  11. Mar 10, 2023 at 2:40 AM
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    Like I said in my first post, I meant to look it up. So I asked here last night. My sincerest apologies for not waiting till this morning to look it up in my owners manual. :) :)
     
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  12. Mar 10, 2023 at 4:05 AM
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    I was glad to see them, even on my SR level. I use them all of the time in the winter.
     
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  13. Mar 10, 2023 at 4:27 AM
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    Great feature...kinda afraid to use it at times though. I have seen a few users' mirrors crack from the heating element overheating.
     
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    It’s Friday!!☄️ It’s the flux capacitor engage button, be strapped in when engaging…
     
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  15. Mar 10, 2023 at 5:00 AM
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    So is google.
     
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    There's another button that says SOS under a plastic cover that's hinged......don't press it like I did when seeing what various buttons did.
     
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    It makes your Tacoma drive in the ceiling of tunnels.
     
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    No, but the truck started taking to me in a way I didn't like.
     
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    This was posted a few days ago ... cannot find the thread to give proper credit ... downloadadble owners maps, into your computer or iPhone ...

    https://www.toyota.com/owners/resources/warranty-owners-manuals
     
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    They don't overheat. Using them is better than what might happen if you don't.
     
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