warning light TOYOTA TACOMA 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 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 ............................ 49
Head restraints ..................... 53
Seat belts ............................. 57
Steering wheel ..................... 63
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 64
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..... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 77
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 80
SRS airbags ......................... 82
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 95
Child restraint systems ....... 100
Installing child restraints ..... 104
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Engine (ignition) switch....... 131
Automatic transmission ...... 134
Manual transmission........... 138
Turn signal lever ................. 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
Horn .................................... 144
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ............ 145
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 148
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2When driving

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 466
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 467
If you think something is wrong ................................ 474
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 475
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 476
If you have a flat tire............ 486
If the engine will not start .... 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 502
If you lose your keys ........... 503
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 504
If your vehicle overheats ..... 508
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 511
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 513 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 516
Fuel information.................. 537
Tire information .................. 540
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 551
Items to initialize ................. 552
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 554
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 555
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 557
Camper information ............ 567
Abbreviation list ........................ 574
Alphabetical index .................... 576
What to do if... ........................... 585
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to chocking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfas-
tened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
■ Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
● If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Toyota dealer.
■ Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident. ( P. 58)
■ Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
Airbag system components
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
(4WD models only)
Driver airbag
RSCA OFF switch
(4WD models only)
Curtain shield airbag sen-
sors
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensors
Driver’s seat position sen-
sor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Airbag sensor assembly
Front airbag sensors

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Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls ai rbag deployment based on infor-
mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo-
nents diagram above. This inform ation includes crash severity and
occupant information. As the air bags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbag s with non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.
■ 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, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and
sensors), AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights, front passenger’s
seat belt buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, RSCA OFF
indicator light (4WD models only), airbags, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. ( P. 477)
■ 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.

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the right front
passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front
passenger.
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
AIR BAG OFF indicator light
AIR BAG ON indicator light

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant
classification system
■ Adult
*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lights AIR BAG ON
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Flashing*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen- ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lights AIR BAG
OFF
*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
DevicesFront passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
*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 rec-
ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
*2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system
sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/
her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lights Not illumi-
nated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lights AIR BAG
OFF
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
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Front passenger occupant cl assification system precautions
● Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear
seat or a back wall. This may cause the AIR BAG OFF indicator light to be
illuminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in
the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat or
back wall, return the seatback to a position where it does not touch the
rear seat or back wall. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as
possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively
may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.
● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the AIR BAG ON indicator light
is illuminated. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator is illuminated, ask the passen-
ger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the
seat belt worn correctly. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator still remains illumi-
nated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not
possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
● When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front
passenger seat in the proper order. ( P. 104)
● Do not modify or remove the front seats.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.
● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.
● Do not attach a commercial seatback table or other heavy item to the back
of the front passenger seat.
● Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 120
Engine (ignition) switch .... 131
Automatic transmission .... 134
Manual transmission ........ 138
Turn signal lever .............. 141
Parking brake ................... 142
Horn ................................. 144
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ......... 145
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 148
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 152
Fog light switch ................ 155
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 156 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 162
Rear view monitor system ........................... 166
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 .................. 233