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Tips and Tricks on the 3rd Gen Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AAChaoshand, Jan 22, 2016.

  1. Nov 4, 2016 at 7:22 PM
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    Truggin

    Truggin What a long, strange trip it's been

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    It's a work in progress. See my build thread.
    True dat!
     
  2. Nov 11, 2016 at 2:57 PM
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    AAChaoshand

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    Updated factory issues list.
     
  3. Dec 5, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    Does anyone know how to temporarily deactivate or turn off the backup camera proximity alarm? If you have something in the bed that requires having the tailgate down and try to back up the alarm freaks out.
     
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  4. Dec 5, 2016 at 10:24 AM
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    Push the parking sensor switch in the lower part of the center dash.

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Dec 5, 2016 at 10:27 AM
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    Came here to say same. There is a button for that.
     
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  6. Dec 5, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    Guys does your "maintenance required'' light come on for oil changes? and if so, how do you clear it? Thnx in advance..
     
  7. Dec 5, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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    It's a work in progress. See my build thread.
    I take mine to the dealer, and they change the oil and reset it. Sorry. Prolly not helpful...

    Maybe this:
    reset1.jpg
     
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  8. Dec 5, 2016 at 4:54 PM
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    Well in ladies trucks, yes the light comes on and it can be rest manually. But the dealer resets mine when serviced.
     
  9. Dec 7, 2016 at 11:26 AM
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    Anybody know if you can have the LED running lights turn on when you unlock the truck? Or is that not a feature in our trucks.
     
  10. Dec 7, 2016 at 12:49 PM
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    The ridges you touch to lock the car is also on the bottom side of the handle.... its not just on top!
     
  11. Dec 7, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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    It's a work in progress. See my build thread.
    Flash? Or turn on? I think you can control if they flash or not.
     
  12. Dec 7, 2016 at 1:38 PM
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    Turn on, I know some of the newer cars so it where you unlock the car from the keyfob and it automatically turns on the LED running lights.
     
  13. Dec 7, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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    It's a work in progress. See my build thread.
    Haven't seen that option.
     
  14. Dec 7, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    not sure if this has been mentioned before. with the navigation system, if you ask the system to find an address, and while it is searching for the address, throwing the gear in reverse will cancel the search.
     
  15. Dec 11, 2016 at 8:02 PM
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    Can anyone please tell me how to get the digital speed on the center display? 2016 Trd sport Tacoma Please and thank you.
     
  16. Dec 11, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    Use the steering wheel controls and go to settings.
    You can pick which options you want including digital speed.
     
  17. Dec 11, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    Thank you Herniator!!
     
  18. Dec 14, 2016 at 6:16 PM
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    Awesome list! Thanks guys!
     
  19. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:41 AM
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    you can also just close the door back within like 10 seconds and it will show again
     
  20. Dec 15, 2016 at 8:58 AM
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    ... and there's even an Owners Manual to tell you what all the buttons do! :D
     
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