warning lights TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors ............................ 35
Access doors (Access Cab
models only) ....................... 39
Tailgate ................................ 40
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 45
Rear seats (Access Cab
and Double Cab models) ... 50
Head restraints ..................... 54
Seat belts ............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................... 71
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type)................. 73
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 741-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 78
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 81
SRS airbags ......................... 83
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 100
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 112
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 134
Engine (ignition) switch....... 144
Automatic
Transmission...... 147
Manual Transmission ......... 150
Turn signal lever ................. 153
Parking brake ..................... 154
Horn .................................... 156
2-2. Gauges and meters
Gauges and meters ............ 157
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 160
Accessory meter ................. 163
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 164
Fog light switch ................... 166
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 167
1Before driving
2When driving

85 1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys-
tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and right front
passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s
position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of
the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc.
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The
airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag
sensor.
Regular Cab models: The SRS airbags are designed to protect the
driver and right front passenger, and they are not designed to protect
an occupant in the front center seating position.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion
of the occupants. Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG
OFF indicator lights
SRS warning light and
RSCA OFF indicator light
Driver airbag
RSCA OFF switch
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors (Access Cab and Dou-
ble Cab models)
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Driver’s seat position sen-
sorDriver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors
Front passenger’s seat
position sensor (Regular
Cab models)
Belt tension sensor
(Regular Cab models)
Passenger airbag off switch
(Access Cab models)

86 1-7. Safety information
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air-
bag sensor assemblies (Access Cab and Double cab models), driver’s seat
position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights, front
passenger’s seat position sensor (Regular Cab models), front passenger’s
seat belt buckle switch, passenger airbag off switch (Access Cab models),
front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, belt tension sensor (Regular Cab
models), RSCA OFF indicator light, inflators, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. (P. 432)
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
●The front windshield may crack.
■Operating conditions (front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 12-18 mph [20-30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does
not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.

101 1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant
classification system
Regular Cab and Double Cab models
●Indicator/warning light
●Devices
Condition detected
by the front passen-
ger occupant clas-
sification system
*1
AIR BAG ON
and AIR BAG
OFF indicator
lights
SRS warning
lightFront passen-
ger’s seat belt
reminder light
Adult*2AIR BAG ONOffFlashing*5
Child*3 or child
restraint system
*4AIR BAG
OFF
*6OffFlashing*5
UnoccupiedNot illuminatedOffOff
There is a mal-
function in the
system
AIR BAG OFFOnOff
Condition detected
by the front passen-
ger occupant clas-
sification system
*1
Front pas-
senger air-
bag
Side air-
bag on the
front pas-
senger
seatCurtain
shield air-
bag in the
front pas-
senger
side
Front pas-
senger’s
seat belt
pretensioner
Adult*2Activated
Child*3 or child
restraint system
*4DeactivatedActivated
UnoccupiedDeactivatedActivatedDeactivated
There is a mal-
function in the
system
DeactivatedActivated

103 1-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
Access Cab models
●Indicator/warning light
Condition detected
by the front passen-
ger occupant clas-
sification systemPassen-
ger airbag
off switch
positionAIR BAG
ON and
AIR BAG
OFF indi-
cator lights
SRS
warning
light
Front pas-
senger’s
seat belt
reminder
light
Adult*1
AUTOAIR BAG
ON
OffFlashing*4
OFFAIR BAG
OFF
Child*2 or child
restraint system
*3
AUTOAIR BAG
OFF
*5OffFlashing*4
OFF
Unoccupied
AUTONot
illuminated
OffOff
OFFAIR BAG
OFF
There is a mal-
function in the
systemAUTOAIR BAG
OFFOnOffOFF

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 134
Engine (ignition) switch .... 144
Automatic
Transmission.... 147
Manual Transmission ....... 150
Turn signal lever .............. 153
Parking brake ................... 154
Horn ................................. 156
2-2. Gauges and meters
Gauges and meters ......... 157
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 160
Accessory meter .............. 163
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 164
Fog light switch ................ 166
Windshield wipers and
washer ........................... 1672-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 170
Rear view monitor system
(vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) .................... 173
Four-wheel drive
system ........................... 177
Active traction control
system ........................... 181
AUTO LSD system........... 183
Rear differential lock
system ........................... 185
Downhill Assist Control
system ........................... 188
Clutch start cancel
switch ............................. 190
Driving assist systems ..... 191
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions
(4WD models and
PreRunner) .................... 197
Cargo and luggage .......... 202
Vehicle load limits ............ 207
Winter driving tips ............ 209
Trailer towing ................... 213
Dinghy towing .................. 226

160
2-2. Gauges and meters
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel

162 2-2. Gauges and meters
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 431)
*1:These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2:The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3:The indicator light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 100)
(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1,3

406 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 BKUP LP 10 A Trailer lights (back-up lights)
9 IG1 10 ABack-up lights, air conditioning sys-
tem, passenger airbag off switch,
shift lock system
10 P RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(right side)
11 P FR P/W 20 A Front passenger’s power window
12 WSH 10 A Wipers and washer
13 D RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(left side)
14 4WD 20 AFour-wheel drive system, rear dif-
ferential lock system
15 WIP 30 A Wipers and washer
16 D FR P/W 30 A Power windows
FuseAmpereCircuit

5
When trouble arises
431
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns 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 light (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.