4wd TOYOTA TACOMA 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

852. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 566)
*5
(Flashes
rapidly)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 567)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 566)
(Flashes)
(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator ( P. 567)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 566)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 567, 577)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 566)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 567)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 566)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 567)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 566)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 567)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 566)
*1
Master warning light
(P. 567)
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 567)
*1, 5Tire pressure warning
light (P. 568)

872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
*2: The light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: If equipped
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 209)*2VSC off indicator
(P. 303, 320, 321)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 211)
*2
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 320, 321)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 211)
*4, 9
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 308)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 213)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 299)
*9Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 215)*2, 9
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 305)
*9Fog light indicator
(P. 220)*4Cruise control indicator
(P. 266, 271)
*1
Power mode indicator
(P. 203)
*4, 9Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(P. 262)
*4Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 266, 271)*2“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 303)
*2, 3Slip indicator
(P. 303, 308, 314, 320)*2, 9, 10PCS warning light
(P. 239)

882. Instrument cluster
*1: Vehicles with an automatic transmission.
*2: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi cles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is bei ng per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not com e on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
for details.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lo wer, the
indicator will flash for 10 times, then comes on.
*4, 9
(Green)
LDA indicator ( P. 252)
*4, 9
Crawl Control indicator
(P. 314)
(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator ( P. 299)
*4, 5
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator (P. 90)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 210)
*6, 7, 9BSM outside rear view
mirror indicator
(P. 291)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 210)
*8, 9
Security indicator
(P. 69, 79)
*4, 9
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator (P. 310)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicators
(P. 45)*2, 8

1624-1. Before driving
■When starting off on an uphill (v ehicles with the hill-start assist control
system)
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 320)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the r ain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properl y.
■ Engine speed while driving (vehic les with an automatic transmission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high w hile driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while power mode is selected
■ Restraining the engine out put (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating. ( P. 577)
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control: vehicles with an automatic
transmission)
● When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine o utput may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to
R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warnin g mes-
sage appears on the multi-information display.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the veh icle is in
reverse.
● While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, perform the following
actions to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may b ecome able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
• Deactivate TRAC ( P. 320)
• When the AUTO LSD system is turned on.
(P. 303)
• 4WD models: The four-wheel drive control switch is in “4L” pos ition.
(P. 299)

1694-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 594)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models) differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspe nsion joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc .

1794-1. Before driving
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Driving
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.
■GCWR* and TWR*
Access Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 625)
GCWR, TWR, Unbraked TWR, Fifth wheel and Gooseneck towing
TWR
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE International per SAE J2807.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemGCWRTWR
TRN265L-CRTSKA 2TR-FE
engine 2WD
7740 lb.
(3510 kg) 3500 lb.
(1590 kg)
TRN245L-CRTSKA 4WD 7980 lb.
(3615 kg) 3500 lb.
(1590 kg)
GRN325L-CRTSHA 2GR-FKS engine 2WD
11240 lb.
(5095 kg) 6800 lb.
(3085 kg)
GRN305L-CRFSHA 4WD11210 lb.
(5080 kg) 6500 lb.
(2950 kg)
GRN305L-CRTSHA 11290 lb.
(5120 kg) 6500 lb.
(2950 kg)

1804-1. Before driving
Double Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 625)
■Unbraked TWR*
1000 lb. (450 kg)
■Fifth wheel and gooseneck towing TWR*
Toyota does not recommend fifth wheel and gooseneck towing.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemGCWRTWR
TRN265L-PRTSKA 2TR-FE
engine
2WD7860 lb.
(3560 kg) 3500 lb.
(1590 kg)
GRN325L-PRTSHA
2GR-FKS engine 11270 lb.

(5110 kg)
6700 lb.
(3040 kg)
GRN325L-PRTLHA 11220 lb.

(5085 kg)6600 lb.
(2995 kg)
GRN330L-PRTSHA 11210 lb.

(5080 kg)6600 lb.
(2995 kg)
GRN330L-PRTLHA 11260 lb.

(5105 kg)6600 lb.
(2995 kg)
GRN305L-PRFSHA
4WD11240 lb.

(5095 kg)
6400 lb.
(2900 kg)
GRN305L-PRTSHA 11220 lb.

(5085 kg)6400 lb.
(2900 kg)
GRN305L-PRTLHA 11270 lb.

(5110 kg)6400 lb.
(2900 kg)
GRN310L-PRTSHA 11260 lb.

(5105 kg)6400 lb.
(2900 kg)
GRN310L-PRTLHA 11020 lb.

(4995 kg)6000 lb.
(2720 kg)
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.

2674-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The shift lever is in D or range 4 or
higher of S has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is at or above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After acceler-
ating, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicl e distance
control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set spee d in order
to maintain the distance to the preceding vehicle.
■ Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mo de
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically cance led in the fol-
lowing situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls at or below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
● The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.
● Pre-collision braking is activated.
● 4WD models: The operation cannot be switched for 5 seconds or m ore after
operating the front-wheel drive control switch.
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically ca nceled for any
other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota
dealer.

2684-5. Using the driving support systems
■Automatic cancelation of c onstant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:
● Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h ) below
the set vehicle speed.
● Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) .
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
● Pre-collision braking is activated.
● 4WD models: The operation cannot be switched for 5 seconds or m ore after
operating the front-wheel drive control switch.
If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for an y other rea-
son, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Brake system operation sound
If the brakes are applied automatically while the vehicle is in vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control mode, a brake system operation sound may b e heard
from the engine compartment. This does not indicate a malfuncti on.
■ Warning messages and buzzers for d ynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message
is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the
instructions.
■ When the sensor may not be correctly detect ing the vehicle ahead
In the case of the following and depending on the conditions, o perate the
brake pedal when deceleration of the system is insufficient or operate the
accelerator pedal when acceleration is required.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types o f vehicles, the
approach warning ( P. 265) may not be activated.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving in the same lane

2734-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The shift lever is in D or range 4 or
higher of S has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, th e set speed
resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancellation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any o f the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 k m/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period a time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
● 4WD models: The operation cannot be switched for 5 seconds or m ore after
operating the front-wheel drive control switch.
■ If “Cruise Control Malfunction Vi sit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and th en press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise cont rol cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in th e cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.