tire pressure reset TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Auxiliary box P. 370
Gauges and meters P. 157
Hood lock release lever P. 434
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 69
Bottle holders P. 369
Parking brake pedal P. 154
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 453
: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

454 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Press and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch in the ON posi-
tion, and then turn the engine switch to the ACC or LOCK
position.
Registering ID codes The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to regi ster the ID code of tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter. Have the ID code registered by your
Toyota dealer.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■If you push the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust t
he tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
■When the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has
failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the follow-
ing cases, the settings have not b een recorded and the system will not
operate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure
settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pres-
sure warning light doe s not blink 3 times.
●After carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for about 20
minutes.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pres-
sure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your rou-
tine of daily vehicle checks.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different ma kes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix differently constructed ti res (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
●Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not push the tire pressure warnin g reset switch without first adjusting
the tire inflation pressure to the spec ified level. Otherwise, the tire pres-
sure warning light may not come on ev en if the tire inflation pressure is
low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.

510 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that their seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine
switch is turned to the ON or START position, the buzzer sounds for 6 sec-
onds. The buzzer sounds once if the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is
unfastened when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if
the seat belt is still unfastened after 30 seconds elapse, the buzzer will
sound intermittently for approximately 10 seconds, followed by a different
tone for approximately 20 more seconds.
■ Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed (with the engine
switch in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Front passenger detect ion sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on
its weight, the reminder light to flash and buzzer to sound.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light ma y turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).

512 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 441)
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 583)
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 re sult 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.)

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4WD models only: Fasten the
claws of the holding bracket into
the wheel holes as shown in the
illustration.
Holding bracket
Claw
Then secure the tire, taking care that the tire goes straight up
without catching on any other part , to prevent it from flying for-
ward during a collisio n or sudden braking.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 453)
■When using the temporary spare tire
As the temporary spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not
be warned. Also, if you replace the temporary spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

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Alphabetical index
Seatback table ......................... 388
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 160
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 146
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 533
Manual transmission ............ 150
Shift lock system..................... 533
Side airbags ............................... 89
Side doors.................................. 39
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .... 488, 493
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage ................................ 568
Side mirror Adjusting and folding .............. 75
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 564
Replacing ............................. 515
Storage location ................... 515
Spark plug................................ 559
Specifications .......................... 548
Speedometer ........................... 157
SRS airbags Curtain shield airbags............. 89
Front airbags .......................... 89
Precautions ............................ 97
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbag off switch ................. 102
Side airbags ........................... 89
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 69
Audio switch ......................... 303
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .... 490, 493
Wattage ................................ 568 Storage feature.........................365
Storage precautions ................215
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...................................542
Sun visors.................................373
Switch A-TRAC switch ......................190
Clutch start cancel switch......199
Cruise control switch .............174
DAC switch............................197
Emergency flashers switch ...496
Engine switch ........................143
Fog light switch .....................167
Front-wheel drive control
switch ..................................186
Hazard light switch ................496
Headlights switch ..................164
Ignition switch........................143
Light switch ...........................164
Power door lock switch ...........40
Power window switch ..............78
Rear differential lock
switch ..................................194
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 102
Tire pressure warning reset switch .........................453
Turn signal lights ...................153
VSC OFF switch............192, 202
Window lock switch .................78
Wiper and washer .................168

622 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 157
TailgateRemoving the tailgate .............44
Tailgate ...................................44
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 490, 493
Switch.................................... 164
Wattage ................................. 568
Talk switch................................ 331
Telephone switch ..................... 331
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....84
Tire inflation pressure ............. 564
Tire information Glossary ................................ 577
Size ....................................... 574
Tire identification number ...... 573
Uniform tire quality grading ... 575
Tires Chains ................................... 220
Checking ............................... 452
If you have a flat tire .............. 515
Identification number ............. 573
Inflation pressure................... 564
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 453
Information ............................ 572
Replacing .............................. 515
Rotating tires ......................... 452
Size ....................................... 564
Snow tires ............................. 456
Spare tire............................... 515
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ......................... 453
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 452, 511
Warning light ......................... 508 Tools ......................................... 515
Total load capacity .................. 217
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 233
Dinghy towing ....................... 244
Emergency towing ................ 497
Fifth wheel trailer................... 231
Trailer towing ........................ 223
Traction control system .......... 200
TRAC ......................................... 200
Trip meter ................................. 158
Turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 153
Replacing light bulbs ........................... 489, 490
Switch ................................... 153
Wattage................................. 568
Vanity mirrors .......................... 374
Vehicle identification number ................................... 553
Vehicle stability control .......... 200
VSC ........................................... 200T
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