key TOYOTA TACOMA 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 24
For safety drive ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 34
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 45
Safety information
for children ........................ 50
Child restraint systems ........ 51
Installing child restraints ...... 55
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 68
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system............................... 69
Alarm ................................... 78
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators........................... 82
Gauges and meters............. 88
Multi-information display ..... 93
Fuel consumption
information ........................ 983-1. Key information
Keys................................... 102
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Doors ................................. 109
Tailgate .............................. 116
Smart key system .............. 121
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats......................... 129
Rear seats ......................... 131
Head restraints .................. 134
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 138
Inside rear view mirror ....... 140
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 143
3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 145
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type) .............. 148
Moon roof .......................... 149
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 154
Cargo and luggage............ 163
Vehicle load limits ............. 167
Trailer towing..................... 168
Dinghy towing.................... 186
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 187
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 190
Automatic transmission ..... 195
Manual transmission ......... 199
Turn signal lever................ 201
Parking brake .................... 202
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 203
Fog light switch ................. 207
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 208
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 2114-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 215
Intuitive parking assist ....... 220
Rear view monitor
system ............................. 226
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor)......... 236
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function.......................... 238
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function ................. 241
Four-wheel drive system ... 244
AUTO LSD system ............ 248
Rear differential lock
system ............................. 250
Active traction control
system ............................. 253
Multi-terrain Select............. 255
Crawl Control ..................... 259
Clutch start cancel
switch .............................. 263
Driving assist systems ....... 264
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .............. 270
Off-road precautions .......... 273
4Driving

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6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Manual air conditioning
system............................. 370
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 376
Seat heaters ...................... 383
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 385
• Interior light ................... 386
• Front personal lights ..... 386
• Cargo lamp main
switch ............................ 387
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 388
• Glove box...................... 389
• Front console box ......... 390
• Overhead console ......... 390
• Cup holders .................. 391
• Bottle holders ................ 392
• Storage box .................. 393
Luggage compartment
features ........................... 396
6-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 406
• Sun visors ..................... 406
• Vanity mirrors................ 406
• Clock ............................. 407
• Power outlets
(12 V DC) ...................... 408
• Power outlet
(120 V AC) .................... 409
• Wireless charger ........... 414
• Assist grips ................... 419
• Camera mounting
bracket .......................... 420
Garage door opener .......... 421
Compass ........................... 4287-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 434
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 437
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 440
General maintenance ........ 442
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 445
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 446
Hood .................................. 448
Engine compartment ......... 450
Tires................................... 462
Tire inflation pressure ........ 472
Wheels............................... 475
Air conditioning filter .......... 478
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 481
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 484
Light bulbs ......................... 487
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 500
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency.................. 501
6Interior features7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 503
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 508
Fuel pump shut off
system............................. 509
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 510
If a warning message is
displayed (vehicles with
a multi-information
display)............................ 519
If you have a flat tire .......... 536
If the engine will not
start ................................. 551
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission)................... 553
If the electronic key
does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) .................... 555
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 557
If your vehicle overheats ... 561
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 5639-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 566
Fuel information ................. 579
Tire information.................. 582
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 592
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ................ 599
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ........................ 602
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 603
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)............................... 605
Camper information.................... 613
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 620
Alphabetical index ...................... 6249Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL” for information regarding the multimedia system.
Audio system types: P. 280

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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.

14Pictorial index
Pictorial index
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Exterior
The illustration represents the Double Cab models and may differ from the
body shape of other models.
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109
Opening/closing the door windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key
*1. . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Warning lights/warning messages
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 512, 524
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 116
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 116
Opening/closing the tailgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 116
Removing the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 372, 379
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 148
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Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 570
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*3 . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 536
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 571
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 561
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Headlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Fog lights
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Parking lights (bulb type)
*3/
daytime running lights (bulb type)
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Parking lights (LED type)
*3/
daytime running lights (LED type)
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Rear turn signal/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195, 199
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 487, Watts: P. 578)
*1: Vehicles with a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a multi-information display
*3: If equipped
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Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Warning light/warning buzzer/warning message
*5 . . . . . P. 512, 525
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . P. 203
Fog lights
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 461
Warning light/messages
*6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 513, 523
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370, 376
Usage (manual type)
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370
Usage (automatic type)
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Entune Audio system
*7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
*3: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
*4: If equipped
*5: Vehicles with a multi-information display
*6: For Canada only
*7: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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391-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of
these items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious
injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.
●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,
be sure to remove it.
●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
●Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags deploy.
●Do not attach anything to areas such as
a door, windshield, side windows, front
or rear pillar, roof side rail and assist
grip.
●Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard
objects such as keys and accessories
to the key. The objects may restrict the
SRS knee airbag inflation or be thrust
into the driver’s seat area by the force
of the deploying airbag, thus causing a
danger.

501-1. For safe use
Safety information for children
●Vehicles with rear seats: It is recommended that children sit in the
rear seats to avoid accidental contact with the shift lever, wiper
switch, etc.
●Use the rear door child-protector lock (Double Cab models only) or
the window lock switch to avoid children opening the door while
driving or operating the power window accidentally.
●Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, tailgate, seats,
etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.