warning light TOYOTA TACOMA 2006 (in English) User Guide

712006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35871U)
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Indicator light
This off switch is designed to disable
the front passenger airbag in order to
allow usage, if necessary, of a member
of a passenger risk group identified in
TABLE 1 is occupying the right front
passenger seating position (bench seat)
or front passenger seating position
(separate seats). (For details, see “SRS
driver airbag and front passenger air-
bag” on page 55 in this Section.)Operate off switch as follows:
Insert key into the keyhole.
To turn the front passenger airbag
on—Turn the key clockwise to the “AUTO”
position. At this time, the indicator light
condition varies depending on the occu-
pant in the right front seat (bench seat)
or front seat (separate seats). (For details,
see “Front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system” on page 80 in this Section.)
To turn the front passenger airbag
off—Turn the key counterclockwise to the
“OFF” position and remove it. At this time,
the “OFF” indicator light comes on. If the
key is removed at any other position than
“OFF”, the switch will automatically return
to the “AUTO” position.
LS13140
The SRS warning light and the passen-
ger airbag onoff indicator light will in-
dicate “OFF” if there is a malfunction
in the passenger airbag off switch.
CAUTION
Do not turn off the passenger air-
bag off switch except when a mem-
ber of a passenger risk group iden-
tified in TABLE 1 is occupying the
right front passenger seating posi-
tion (bench seat) or front passenger
seating position (separate seats).
Passenger airbag off switch
(regular cab and access cab
models only)

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The SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system consists mainly of the fol-
lowing components, and their locations are
shown in the illustration.1. Curtain shield airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
2. Front passenger occupant classification ECU
3. Load sensor
4. Side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
5. Curtain shield airbag sensors
6. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors
7. Front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch 8. Front passenger occupant classification
indicator light
9. Airbag sensor assembly
10. SRS warning light The SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system is controlled by the airbag
sensor assembly.
In a severe side impact, the side and
curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the
curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the
side airbag inflators and/or the curtain
shield airbag inflators. At this time a
chemical reaction in the inflators quickly
fills the airbags with non −toxic gas to help
restrain the lateral motion of the occu-
pants.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a
fairly loud noise and release some smoke
and residue along with non −toxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This smoke may
remain inside the vehicle for some time,
and may cause some minor irritation to
the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to
wash off any residue as soon as possible
to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit
from the vehicle, you should do so imme-
diately. Deployment of the airbags happens in a
fraction of a second, so the airbags must
inflate with considerable force. While the
system is desi
gned to reduce serious inju-
ries, it may also cause minor burns or
abrasions and swelling.
Front seats as well as parts of the front
and rear pillars, and roof side rail may be
hot for several minutes, but the airbags
themselves will not be hot. The airbags
are designed to inflate only once.
CAUTION
SRS side airbags and curtain shield
airbags inflate with considerable
force. To reduce the possibility of
death or serious injury when they in-
flate, the driver, front passenger and
rear outside passengers must:
Wear their seat belts properly.
Remain properly seated with their
backs upright and against the seats
at all times.
Improper sitting and wearing of the
seat belts may not retain you inside
the vehicle.

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This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags are operating properly.This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag
sensors, curtain shield airbag sensors,
driver ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat
belt buckle switch, front passenger
occupant classification system
∗ and
indicator light, seat belt pretensioner
assemblies, inflators, interconnecting
wiring and power sources. (For details,
see “Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers” on page 151 in Section
1 −6.)
∗: The front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system includes the front passenger
occupant classification ECU, load sensor
and front passenger ’s seat belt buckle
switch.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds.
The light comes on while driving.
The SRS warning light will come on and
front passenger occupant classification in-
dicator light will indicate “OFF” if there is
a malfunction in the front passenger occu-
pant classification system.
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822006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35871U)
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The SRS warning light will come on
and the front passenger occupant clas-
sification indicator light will indicate
“OFF” if there is a malfunction in the
front passenger occupant classification
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

832006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35871U)
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification systemCondition detected bythe front passenger
occupant classification system
∗1
Passenger
airbag off switch position
Indicator/warning lightDevices
Front passenger
occupant
classification
indicator light
SRS warning
light
Front
passenger ’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger
airbag
Front
passenger ’s seat belt
pretensioner
1. Adult∗ 2“AUTO”“ON”OffFlashing∗5ActivatedActivated“OFF”“OFF”Deactivated
2. Child∗3 or child
restraint system∗ 4
“AUTO”“OFF”OffFlashing∗5DeactivatedActivated“OFF”
3. Unoccupied“AUTO”Not illuminatedOffOffDeactivated“OFF”“OFF”
4. There is a
malfunction in the
system“AUTO”
“OFF”OnOffDeactivatedActivated“OFF”
∗1: Vehicles with bench seat—The right front passenger on the bench seat
∗2: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may
recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
∗3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/h er
as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
∗ 4: Never install a rear −facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward −facing child restraint system should only be
installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See “Child restraint” on page 90 in this Section as for installi ng the
child restraint system.)
∗ 5: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

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Bench seat only—Do not use a seat
accessory, such as a cushion or
seat cover, that covers the seat
cushion surface.
Bench seat only—Do not modify or
replace the upholstery of the front
seat.
Child restraint systems installed on
the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.
When it is unavoidable to install the
forwardfacing child restraint sys-
tem on the front passenger seat,
install the child restraint system on
the front passenger seat in the
proper order. (As for the installation
order, see “—Installation with seat
belt” on page 94 in this Section.)
Do not modify or remove the front
seats.
Do not kick the front passenger
seat or subject it to severe impact.
Otherwise, the SRS warning light
may come on to indicate a malfunc-
tion of the detection system. In this
case, contact your Toyota dealer im-
mediately.
The front passenger occupant
classification indicator light may indicate
“ON” (the front passenger airbag may
deploy) even if observing the above
cautions, when a child sits in, or a
forward−facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Refer to all the cautions in “SRS driver
airbag and front passenger airbag” on
page 55 and “Child restraint” on page 90. Your vehicle is equipped with a front
passenger occupant classification sys-
tem. The system detects conditions
1—4 (Shown in the table on page 88)
Based on these conditions, the systems
below are activated or deactivated:
Front passenger airbag
Side airbag on the front passenger
seat
Front passenger ’s seat belt pretension-
er
The system monitors the weight and
load on the front passenger seat, and
the seat belt buckle switch to determine
conditions 1—4.
In order to ensure the system detects
the conditions correctly:
Do not place a heavy load on the front
passenger seat or the seatback table,
etc.
Do not attach a commercial seatback
table or other heavy item to the back
of the front passenger seat.
Do not apply pressure to the front pas-
senger seat by resting hands or legs
on the seatback.
Front passenger occupant
classification system ( double
cab models)

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The SRS warning light will come on
and the front passenger occupant clas-
sification indicator light will indicate
“OFF” if there is a malfunction in the
front passenger occupant classification
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

882006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35871U)
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification systemCondition detected bythe front passenger
occupant classification system
Indicator/warning lightDevices
Front
passenger occupant
classification
indicator light
SRS warning light
Front
passenger ’s seat belt
reminder lightFront
passenger airbagSide airbag
on the front passenger seatCurtain shield
airbag in the front
passenger
sideFront
passenger ’s seat belt
pretensioner
1. Adult∗ 1“ON”OffFlashing∗4Activated
2. Child∗2 or child
restraint system∗ 3“OFF”OffFlashing∗4Deactivated
Activated
Activated
3. UnoccupiedNot
illuminatedOffOffDeactivatedDeactivated
4. There is a malfunction in the
system
“OFF”OnOffDeactivatedActivated
∗1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may
recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
∗2: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/h er
as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
∗ 3: Never install a rear −facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward −facing child restraint system should only be
installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See “Child restraint” on page 90 in this Section as for installi ng the
child restraint system.)
∗ 4: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

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When it is unavoidable to install the
forwardfacing child restraint sys-
tem on the front passenger seat,
install the child restraint system on
the front passenger seat in the
proper order. (As for the installation
order, see “—Installation with seat
belt” on page 104 in this Section.)
Do not modify or remove the front
seats.
Do not kick the front passenger
seat or subject it to severe impact.
Otherwise, the SRS warning light
may come on to indicate a malfunc-
tion of the detection system. In this
case, contact your Toyota dealer im-
mediately.
The front passenger occupant
classification indicator light may indicate
“ON” (the front passenger airbag and side
airbag on the front passenger seat may
deploy) even if observing the above
cautions, when a child sits in, or a
forward−facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Refer to all the cautions in “SRS driver
airbag and front passenger airbag” on
page 64, “SRS side airbags and curtain
shield airbags” on page 72 and “Child
restraint” on page 90. Toyota strongly urges the use of ap-
propriate child restraint systems for
children.
The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A.
and Canada now require the use of a
child restraint system.
Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child s
hould sit in the rear
seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” on
page 43 in this Section for details.
CAUTION
For effective protection in automo-
bile accidents and sudden stops, a
child must be properly restrained,
using a seat belt or child restraint
system depending on the age and
size of the child. Holding a child in
your arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an acci-
dent, the child can be crushed
against the windshield, or between
you and the vehicle’s interior.
Child restraint—
—Child restraint precautions

1482006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35871U)
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Low fuel
level
warning
light
The gauge indicates the approximate
quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
when the ignition switch is on.
Nearly full—Needle at “F”
Nearly empty—Needle at “E”
It is a good idea to keep the tank over
1/4 full.
The needle moves when braking, acceler-
ating or making turns. This is caused by
the movement of the fuel in the tank.
If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low
fuel level warning light comes on, fill the
fuel tank as soon as possible.On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge
needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill
the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
LS16002
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature when the ignition switch is
on. The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load.
If the needle moves into the red zone,
your engine is too hot. If your vehicle
overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the
engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
operating conditions, such as:
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature
gauge