1997 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 56

Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1-4 Lights and Wipers S S S S S S S Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Interior light Personal light Ignition switch light Windshield wipers and washer Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. Daytime running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the "OFF" position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on at reduced intensity. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night. HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2-Headlights and all of the above If you turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position with the headlights left on, a a buzzer reminds you to turn the lights off when you open the driver's door. 51