TOYOTA TACOMA 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

621What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 187)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? (P. 187)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 557)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 190)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 192)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 122)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 192)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 555)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 557)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (P. 553)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. (P. 553)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

622What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. (P. 188)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 192)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 145)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (P. 192)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 512)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 202)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 512, 525)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 519)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)

623What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 78)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start
the engine.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 519.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 510, 519.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 536)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (P. 563)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning light turns on
(vehicles without a multi-information display)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed (vehicles with a multi-information display)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 370, 376
Air conditioning filter ............. 478
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 376
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 370
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 264
Function ................................ 264
Warning light ......................... 511
Warning message ................. 521
Active head restraints ............. 129
Active traction control ............ 253
Air conditioning filter .............. 478
Air conditioning
system ............................ 370, 376
Air conditioning filter ............. 478
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 376
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 370
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions
for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 510
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant
classification system............. 45
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal
of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 38Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 38
SRS airbags ........................... 34
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 78
Warning buzzer ............ 510, 519
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 121
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 264
Function ................................ 264
Warning light......................... 511
Warning message................. 521
Assist grips .............................. 419
Audio input
*............................ 285
Audio remote control
switches
*............................... 284
Audio system
*......................... 280
Antenna ................................ 299
Audio input............................ 285
Audio settings ....................... 291
AUX port/USB port ............... 285
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 328
CD player.............................. 300
Display settings .................... 292
General settings ................... 289
iPod ...................................... 305
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 300
Portable music player ........... 313
Radio .................................... 298
Setup menu .......................... 288
USB memory ........................ 309
AUTO LSD system................... 248
Automatic light control
system.................................... 203
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Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission......... 195
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 553
S mode ................................. 197
Power mode switch............... 196
AUX port ................................... 285
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 397
Back window ............................ 148
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 495
Wattage ................................ 578
Battery ...................................... 459
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 557
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 270
Warning light ......................... 510
Warning message ................. 520
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 236
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ........................ 328
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 329
Bottle holders .......................... 392
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 456
Parking brake........................ 202
Warning buzzer..................... 510
Warning light ......................... 510
Warning message ................. 519
Brake assist ............................. 264
Break-in tips ............................. 156
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................... 90BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 236
Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 238
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 241
Camera mounting bracket ...... 420
Camper information ................ 613
Care .................................. 434, 437
Aluminum wheels ................. 434
Exterior ................................. 434
Interior .................................. 437
Seat belts.............................. 438
Cargo capacity......................... 167
Cargo lamp
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs ............ 497
CD player
*............................... 300
Certification label .................... 569
Chains ...................................... 271
Child restraint system............... 51
Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 62
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats,
installation ...................... 60, 61
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 45
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 60
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors ...... 58, 59
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 60
Installing CRS
with top tether strap........ 63, 65
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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Child safety ................................ 50
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ............... 560
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 152
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 147
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Removed wireless remote
control/electronic key
battery precautions ............. 483
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 383
Child-protectors....................... 113
Cleaning ........................... 434, 437
Aluminum wheels.................. 434
Exterior ................................. 434
Interior................................... 437
Seat belts .............................. 438
Clock
*....................................... 407
Compass .................................. 428
Condenser ................................ 456
Console box ............................. 390
Consumption screen ........... 94, 98
Cooling system ........................ 454
Capacity ................................ 573
Checking ............................... 454
Engine overheating ............... 561
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 270
Crawl Control ........................... 259
CRS ............................................. 51
Cruise control .......................... 215
Cup holders.............................. 391
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 592Daytime running light
system.................................... 205
Deck hooks .............................. 399
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 372, 379
Windshield .................... 372, 379
Differential................................ 574
Dimensions .............................. 566
Dinghy towing.......................... 186
Display
Drive information .................... 94
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning message................. 519
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 446
Door lock
Doors .................................... 109
Key ....................................... 109
Smart key system ................. 110
Wireless remote control ........ 109
Doors ........................................ 109
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 113
Door lock .............................. 111
Door windows ....................... 145
Open door warning light ....... 512
Open door warning
message............................. 524
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Driving ...................................... 154
Break-in tips.......................... 156
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving assist system ............ 264
Procedures ........................... 154
Winter drive tips .................... 270
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EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 102
Battery-saving function ......... 123
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 555
Replacing the battery ............ 481
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 555
If the engine will not start ...... 551
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 553
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 557
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 510
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 510
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 519
If you have a flat tire ............. 536
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 508
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 563
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 501
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 503
If your vehicle overheats ....... 561
Emergency flashers ................ 500Engine
Compartment ........................ 450
Engine switch ............... 187, 190
Hood ..................................... 448
How to start the
engine ........................ 187, 190
Identification number ............ 569
If the engine will not start ...... 551
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 187, 190
Immobilizer system ................. 69
Overheating .......................... 561
Engine coolant......................... 454
Capacity................................ 573
Checking............................... 454
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 270
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 69
Engine oil ................................. 452
Capacity................................ 571
Checking............................... 452
Oil level warning light............ 514
Oil level warning message.... 522
Oil pressure warning light ..... 510
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 520
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 270
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............ 187, 190
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 385
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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Flat tire...................................... 536
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid
Automatic transmission......... 575
Brake .................................... 576
Power steering ...................... 576
Washer ................................. 461
Fog lights ................................. 207
Replacing light bulbs............. 493
Switch ................................... 207
Wattage ................................ 578
Four-wheel drive system ........ 244
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights ............... 386
Front seats ............................... 129
Adjustment ............................ 129
Cleaning................................ 437
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 134
Seat heaters ......................... 383
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 203
Replacing light bulbs............. 491
Wattage ................................ 578
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 492
Turn signal lever ................... 201
Wattage ................................ 578
Fuel ........................................... 570
Capacity ................................ 570
Fuel gauge .............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system.... 509
Information ............................ 579
Refueling............................... 211
Type ...................................... 570
Warning light ......................... 512
Warning message ................. 523Fuel consumption
Average fuel
consumption ................... 94, 98
Current fuel
consumption ................... 94, 98
Fuel filler door ......................... 213
Fuel pump shut off system..... 509
Fuses ........................................ 484
Garage door opener ................ 421
Gas station information .......... 640
Gauges ....................................... 88
Glove box ................................. 389
Grocery bag hooks.................. 404
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Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*..... 314, 329
Head restraints ........................ 134
Headlights ................................ 203
Light switch ........................... 203
Replacing light bulbs..... 489, 490
Wattage ................................ 578
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 376
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 370
Seat heaters ......................... 383
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 372, 379
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 497
Wattage ................................ 578
Hill-start assist control............ 265
Hood ......................................... 448
Hooks
Deck hooks ........................... 399
Grocery bag hooks ............... 404
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 138I/M test ...................................... 445
Identification
Engine .................................. 569
Tire ....................................... 583
Vehicle .................................. 569
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 187, 190
Ignition switch light
(engine switch light) ............. 385
Illuminated entry system ........ 387
Immobilizer system ................... 69
Indicators ................................... 85
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 441
Moon roof ............................. 152
Tire pressure
warning system .................. 464
Inside rear view mirror ............ 140
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 90
Interior lights ........................... 385
Personal lights ...................... 386
Switches ............................... 386
Wattage ................................ 578
Intuitive parking assist ........... 220
Function ................................ 220
Warning message......... 525, 525
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 543
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 537
Jack handle .............................. 541
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 150
Power windows ..................... 146
Keyless entry
Smart key system ................. 110
Wireless remote control ........ 109
Keys .......................................... 102
Battery-saving function ......... 123
Electronic key ....................... 102
Engine switch................ 187, 190
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 555
If you lose your keys ............. 105
Ignition switch ............... 187, 190
Key number plate.................. 102
Keyless entry ........................ 109
Mechanical key ..................... 104
Replacing the battery ............ 481
Warning buzzer..................... 122
Wireless remote control ........ 109
Knee airbags .............................. 35Language
(multi-information display)..... 95
LATCH anchors ................... 58, 59
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 448
Hood lock release lever ........ 448
Shift lever...................... 195, 199
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 138
Turn signal lever ................... 201
Wiper lever ........................... 208
License plate lights
Light switch ........................... 203
Replacing light bulbs ............ 496
Wattage ................................ 578
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 487
Wattage ................................ 578
Lights
Cargo lamp switch ................ 387
Center tray light .................... 385
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ........... 385
Fog light switch ..................... 207
Headlight switch ................... 203
Illuminated entry system ....... 387
Interior lights ......................... 386
Interior lights list.................... 385
Personal lights ...................... 386
Replacing light bulbs ............ 487
Turn signal lever ................... 201
Vanity lights .......................... 406
Wattage ................................ 578
Load capacity .......................... 167
Lock steering column ............. 138
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 396
Luggage storage box .............. 393
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