traction control TOYOTA TACOMA 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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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.

22Pictorial index
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 140
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 406
Va n i ty m i rr or s
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Front personal lights/interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 386
VSC off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248, 265, 266
Active traction control switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Rear differential lock switch
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Moon roof switches
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Multi-terrain Select/Crawl Control switches
* . . . . . . . P. 255, 259
Garage door opener switches
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 421
*: If equipped
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852. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(P. 201)*3
VSC off indicator
(P. 248, 265, 266)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 203)
*3
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 265, 266)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 203)
*5
(If equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 253)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 205)
(Green)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 244)
(If equipped)
Fog light indicator
(P. 207)
*3
(If equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 250)
*1
Power mode indicator
(P. 196)
*5
(If equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator (P. 255)
*2
(Green)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 215)*5
(If equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(P. 259)
*2
(If equipped)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator (P. 215)
*3
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 248)
*3, 4
Slip indicator
(P. 248, 253, 259, 265)
(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator (P. 244)

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4Driving
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

2444-5. Using the driving support systems
Four-wheel drive system
Use the front-wheel drive control switch to select the following transfer
modes:
“2WD” (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position
gives greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
“4H” (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-road,
icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction than
two-wheel drive.
The four-wheel drive indicator will come on.
“4L” (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “4L” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or
deep snow.
The four-wheel drive and “4LO” indicator will come on.
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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AUTO LSD system
The system can be used on 2WD models and in 2WD mode on 4WD
models.
Press the VSC off switch to turn
on the system.
At this time, the “AUTO LSD” and
VSC off indicators will come on
simultaneously.
To turn off the system, push the
switch again.
If the engine is turned off while the
“AUTO LSD” indicator is on and
then restarted, the indicator will
turn off automatically.
If the rear wheels spin, the slip
indicator flashes to indicate that
the AUTO LSD system has been
controlled the spinning of the rear
wheels.
The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction con-
trol system to control engine performance and braking when
one of the rear wheels begins to spin.
The system should be used only when one of the rear wheels
spinning occurs in a ditch or rough surface.
System operation
When the AUTO LSD system is operating

2534-5. Using the driving support systems
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Active traction control system
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Depress the clutch pedal and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch in the “4L” position.
Press the “A-TRAC” switch to
activate the system.
At this time, the “A-TRAC” indicator
will come on.
To cancel the system, press the
switch again.
If four wheels spin, the slip indica-
tor flashes to indicate that the
active traction control system has
been engaged.
: If equipped
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent
the spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or acceler-
ated on slippery road surfaces.
System operation
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When the active traction control system is operating

2544-5. Using the driving support systems
■When the rear differential is locked (vehicles with the rear differential
lock system)
The active traction control system is activated only when the vehicle speed is
less than 3 mph (6 km/h).
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the active traction control system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate
that a malfunction has occurred in the system.
●Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. It may occur
when the system is operating.
■If the brake system overheats
The system will cease operation, a buzzer will sound to alert the driver. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal driv-
ing.)
The system will be automatically restored after a short time.
WARNING
■The active traction control system may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the active traction control system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

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Operate the Multi-terrain Select
mode selector dial during Multi-
terrain Select control to select a
mode.
■The Multi-terrain Select can be operated when
●The four-wheel drive control switch is in “4L” position.
●The Crawl Control is off.
■When using the Multi-terrain Select
The VSC system cannot be switched on or off.
A message will be shown on the multi-information display stating that this
function cannot be switched using the VSC off switch.
■When it is difficult to generate traction
“MUD & SAND” mode provides the largest amount of tire slippage, followed
by “LOOSE ROCK”, “MOGUL”, “ROCK & DIRT” and “ROCK” mode.
If the current tires slip is too large, driveability can be improved by selecting a
mode with a smaller slip amount. Conversely, selecting a mode with a larger
slip can improve driveability, if the current tire slip is too small.
■When the vehicle is stuck
Switching the transfer and differentials
For the operation of following function, refer to the following pages.
●Four-wheel drive system (P. 244)
●Rear differential lock (P. 250)
Selecting modes