brake light TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 (in English) Owner's Manual

400 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Under the instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 IGN 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, anti-lock brake system,
traction control system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, SRS airbag
system, front passenger occupant
classification system
2 GAUGE 7.5 A Meter and gauge, emergency
flashers
3 TAIL 10 A Tail lights, license plate lights, park-
ing lights, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, front fog lights,
instrument panel light control, illu-
minations
4 ACC 7.5 A Shift lock system, outside rear view
mirrors, audio system, power out-
lets
5 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlets
6 DR LCK 20 A Door lock system

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
7 IG1 NO.2
10 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, stop lights,
charging system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condi-
tioning system, instrument panel
light control, anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, back monitor, clutch
start cancel switch, rear differential
lock system, power outlets, tire
pressure warning system
8 IG1 10 ABack-up lights, air conditioning sys-
tem, passenger airbag off switch,
shift lock system
9 P RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(right side)
10 P FR P/W 20 A Front passenger’s power window
11 WSH 10 A Wipers and washer
12 D RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(left side)
13 4WD 20 AFour-wheel drive system, rear dif-
ferential lock system
14 WIP 30 A Wipers and washer
15 D FR P/W 30 A Power windows
■ After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( P. 403)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
FuseAmpereCircuit

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

426 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;
• The passenger airbag off switch (Access Cab mod-els); or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator light The indicator light comes on to indicate a malfunc-
tion in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC;
• The active traction control system (if equipped);
• The AUTO LSD;
• The downhill assist control system (if equipped); or
• The hill-start assist control system (if equipped).
(if equipped) Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing light
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tire
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pre ssure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
LED Light Emitting Diode LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
RES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock RSCA Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag
SRS Supplemental Restraint SystemTIN Tire Identification Number

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 220
ABS ........................................... 184
Access doors .............................39
Accessory meter ...................... 156
Active traction control system .................................... 174
Air conditioning filter............... 388
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 388
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 220
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....84
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................89
Airbag warning light............... 426
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................85
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................91
Front passenger occupant classification system .............97
General airbag precautions .....88
Locations of airbags ................81
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................92
Passenger airbag off switch ....................................93
Proper driving posture .......79, 88
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................... 95
Side airbag operating conditions..............................85
Side airbag precautions ..........90
SRS airbags ............................81
Antenna..................................... 233
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 426
Anti-lock brake system .......... 184
Audio input ............................... 257
Audio remote controls............. 259
Audio system Antenna ................................. 233 Audio input ............................ 257
AUX adapter ......................... 257
CD player .............................. 237
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 244
Optimal use ........................... 253
Portable music player ........... 257
Radio..................................... 231
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 259
Sub woofer ............................ 256
Type ...................................... 228
AUTO LSD system ................... 176
Automatic light off system...... 158
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 176
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 141
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 450
AUX adapter ............................. 257
Auxiliary box .... 296, 302, 319, 320
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 409
Wattage................................. 478
Back window .............................. 71
Battery Charging system warning light ..................................... 425
Checking ............................... 369
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 452
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 201
Bluetooth
®................................ 266
Bottle holders................... 296, 300
Brake assist.............................. 184
Brakes Brake system warning buzzer ......... 175, 177, 182, 187
Brake system warning light ... 424
Fluid ...................................... 364
Parking brake ........................ 148
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Side mirrors .............................66
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 181
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ............................. 427, 428
Driver's seat belt reminder light ................................. 427, 428
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 130
Correct posture .......................79
Driving assist systems........... 184
Procedures ............................ 128
Winter driving tips.................. 201
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 393
If the engine will not start ...... 449
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 450
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 424
If the warning light turns on ... 424
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you lose your keys ............. 451
If you think something is wrong .................................. 420
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 459
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 414
If your vehicle overheats ....... 456
Engine
Compartment ........................ 355
Engine switch ........................ 138
Exhaust gas .......................... 134
Hood...................................... 353
How to start the engine ......... 138
Identification number ............. 465
If the engine will not start ...... 449
Ignition switch........................ 138
Immobilizer system .................76 Overheating .......................... 456
Warning light ......................... 424
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 470
Checking ............................... 363
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 201
Temperature gauge .............. 150
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 150
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 357
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 201
Warning light ................. 425, 428
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 361
Engine switch........................... 138
Event data recorder ................. 422
Floor mat .................................. 318
Fluid Brake..................................... 364
Washer.................................. 371
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 406
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage................................. 478
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control switch.................................. 170
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 406
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage................................. 478
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 97
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ................ 427, 428
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer .............. 427, 428
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Key number .............................30
Keys ........................................30
Reminder buzzer ................... 429
Wireless remote control ..........32
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Switch.................................... 157
Wattage ................................. 478
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 403
Wattage ................................. 478
Lights
Automatic light off system ..... 158
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Headlights switch .................. 157
Instrument panel light control dial ...................................... 151
Interior light switch ................295
Replacing light bulbs ............. 403
Turn signal lights switch ........ 147
Wattage ................................. 478
Limited slip differential............ 176
Load capacity ........... 195, 199, 463
Lock steering column ................62
Luggage storage box............... 324
Luggage compartment features................................... 319
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 349
General maintenance ............ 345
Maintenance data.................. 462
Maintenance requirements.... 343
Vehicle exterior ..................... 338
Vehicle interior ...................... 340
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 425
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 220
Manual transmission ............... 144
Meter Accessory meter ................... 156 Instrument panel light
control ................................. 151
Meters ................................... 150
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 63
Side mirrors............................. 66
Vanity mirrors ........................ 306
MP3 disc ................................... 244
Odometer .................................. 151
Off-road precautions
Driving ................................... 192
Vehicle .................................. 190
Oil Engine oil .............................. 357
Warning light .................. 425,428
Opener Fuel door ................................. 72
Hood ..................................... 353
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 66
Outside temperature
display .................................... 308
Overhead console.................... 304
Overheating, Engine ................ 456
Parking brake ........................... 148
Passenger airbag off switch Installing the child restraint system .................. 110
Passenger airbag off switch precautions ......................... 106
Passenger airbag off
switch.................................... 93
Passenger risk group .............. 94
Personal lights ......................... 295
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 407
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage................................. 478
Power outlet ..................... 310, 311
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Alphabetical index
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 487
Size ...................................... 484
Tire identification number ..... 483
Uniform tire quality grading .. 485
Tires Chains .................................. 202
Checking .............................. 373
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
Identification number ............ 483
Inflation pressure .................. 475
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 374
Information ........................... 482
Replacing ..................... 373, 433
Rotating tires ........................ 373
Size ...................................... 475
Snow tires............................. 203
Spare tire .............................. 438
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 375
Tire pressure warning system........................ 373, 430
Warning light ........................ 427
Tools................................. 433, 434
Total load capacity .................. 199
Towing Bumper towing ..................... 210
Dinghy towing ....................... 218
Emergency towing ................ 414
Fifth wheel trailer .................. 210
Trailer towing ........................ 205
Traction control system ......... 184
TRAC ........................................ 184
Trip meter................................. 151
Turn signal lights
Lever .................................... 147
Replacing light bulbs ............ 408
Switch ................................... 147
Wattage ................................ 478 Valet key .....................................30
Vanity mirrors...........................306
Vehicle identification
number ...................................465
Vehicle stability control...........184
VSC............................................184
Warning buzzers
Key reminder .........................429
Brake system ........................424
Seat belt reminder .........427, 428
Warning lights ABS .......................................426
Airbag system .......................426
Anti-lock brake system ..........426
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................426
Brake system ........................424
Charging system .... ...............425
Driver’s seat belt ...................427
Electronic engine control system ................................425
Engine oil replacement..........428
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 426
Front passenger’s seat belt ...427
Low brake fluid ......................424
Low engine oil pressure ........425
Low fuel level ........................427
Low tire inflation pressure .....427
Malfunction indicator lamp ....425
Open door .............................427
Seat belt ................................427
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................426
SRS .......................................426
SRS airbag system ...............426
Tire pressure .........................427
Tire pressure warning system ................................427
VSC/TRAC ............................426V
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