TOYOTA TACOMA 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

681
Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .................... 682
Alphabetical index ..................... 686
For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio,
refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for informa tion regarding the multimedia
system.
Audio system types: P. 336

682What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 107)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 110)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 539)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 197)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of t he radio
wave. ( P. 126)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 115)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opene d (Double Cab models only)

683What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 193)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 193)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 616)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 196)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 198)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 124)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 198)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 614)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 616)
●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 p edal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 205)
●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 p edal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 205)
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)

684What 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. 194)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 199)
●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. 147)
●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 peri od of
time. ( P. 198)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 569)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 210)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 569, 582)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 575)
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 w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)

685What 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. 79)
●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 o r start
the engine.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 568, 575.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 597)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 622)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

686Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 426, 432Air conditioning filter ............. 536
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 432
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 319 Function ................................ 319
Warning light ......................... 568
Warning message ................. 577
Active head restraints ............. 131
Active traction control ............ 308
Air conditioning filter .............. 536
Air conditioning system ............................ 426, 432
Air conditioning filter ............. 536
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 432
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 568
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 45
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 38 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 38
SRS airbags ........................... 34
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 79
Warning buzzer ............ 568, 575
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 123
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 319 Function ................................ 319
Warning light......................... 568
Warning message................. 577
Assist grips .............................. 478
Audio input
*............................ 341
Audio remote control switches
*............................... 340
Audio system
*......................... 336
Antenna ................................ 356
Audio input............................ 341
Audio settings ....................... 348
AUX port/USB port ............... 341
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 385
CD player.............................. 357
Display settings .................... 349
General settings ................... 346
iPod ...................................... 362
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 357
Portable music player ........... 370
Radio .................................... 355
Setup menu .......................... 345
USB memory ........................ 366
AUTO LSD system................... 303
Automatic High Beam ............. 215
Automatic light control system.................................... 211
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687Alphabetical index
Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission......... 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 205
S mode ................................. 204
Power mode switch............... 203
AUX port ................................... 341
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 453
Back window
Back window ......................... 150
Power back window .............. 151
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 553
Wattage ................................ 639
Battery ...................................... 518 If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 616
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 325
Warning message ................. 576
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 291
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ....... ................. 385
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 386
Bottle holders .......................... 448
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 515
Parking brake........................ 210
Warning buzzer..................... 568
Warning light ......................... 568
Warning message ................. 575
Brake assist ............................. 319
Brake Override System ........... 162
Break-in tips ............................. 163 Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................. 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 291 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 293
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 296
Camper information ................ 675
Care .................................. 492, 496 Aluminum wheels ................. 493
Exterior ................................. 492
Interior .................................. 496
Seat belts.............................. 497
Cargo capacity......................... 174
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 443
Replacing light bulbs ............ 555
CD player
*............................... 357
Certification label .................... 629
Chains ...................................... 326
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 syst em ............ 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”

688Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ............... 619
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 156
Power back window precations ........................... 152
Power window lock switch .... 147
Power window precautions ... 149
Rear door child-protector ...... 115
Removed wireless remote control/electronic key
battery precautions ............. 541
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 439
Child-protectors....................... 115
Cleaning ........................... 492, 496 Aluminum wheels.................. 493
Exterior ................................. 492
Interior................................... 496
Seat belts .............................. 497
Clock
*....................................... 463
Compass .................................. 486
Condenser ................................ 515
Console box ............................. 446
Consumption screen ......... 95, 101
Cooling system ........................ 513
Capacity ................................ 633
Checking ............................... 513
Engine overheating ............... 620
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 325
Crawl Control ........................... 314
CRS ............................................. 51
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 271
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 257 Cup holders ............................. 447
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 654
Daytime running light
system.................................... 213
Deck hooks .............................. 455
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 428, 435
Windshield .................... 428, 435
Differential................................ 634
Dimensions .............................. 626
Dinghy towing.......................... 192
Display
Drive information .................... 95
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning message................. 575
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 505
Door lock Doors .................................... 111
Key ....................................... 111
Smart key system ................. 112
Wireless remote control ........ 111
Doors ........................................ 111 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 115
Door lock .............................. 113
Door windows ....................... 147
Open door warning message............................. 581
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear door child-protector ...... 115
Drive-Start Control .................. 162
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689Alphabetical index
Driving ...................................... 160Break-in tips .......................... 163
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving assist system ............ 319
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 325
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 257 Constant speed control mode .................................. 266
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode....................... 264
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 104 Battery-saving function ......... 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 614
Replacing the battery ............ 539
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 614
If the engine will not start ...... 612
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 616
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 568
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 568
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 575
If you have a flat tire ............. 597
If you think something is wrong .............................. 566
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 622 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 559
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 561
If your vehicle overheats....... 620
Emergency flashers ................ 558
Engine Compartment ........................ 509
Engine switch ............... 193, 196
Hood ..................................... 507
How to start the engine ........................ 193, 196
Identification number ............ 629
If the engine will not start ...... 612
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 193, 196
Immobilizer system .. ............... 69
Overheating .......................... 620
Engine coolant......................... 513
Capacity................................ 633
Checking............................... 513
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 325
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 69
Engine oil ................................. 511 Capacity................................ 631
Checking............................... 511
Oil level warning message.... 578
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 576
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 325
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

690Alphabetical index
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 193, 196
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 441
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Flat tire...................................... 597
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 635
Brake .................................... 636
Power steering ...................... 636
Washer ................................. 520
Fog lights ................................. 220 Replacing light bulbs............. 551
Switch ................................... 220
Wattage ................................ 639
Four-wheel drive system ........ 299
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights ............... 442
Front seats ............................... 131
Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 496
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 136
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs............. 549
Wattage ................................ 639
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 550
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 639 Fuel ........................................... 630
Capacity................................ 630
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system ... 567
Information............................ 640
Refueling .............................. 224
Type...................................... 630
Warning light......................... 569
Warning message................. 579
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ................. 95, 101
Current fuel
consumption ................. 95, 101
Fuel filler door ......................... 226
Fuel pump shut off system..... 567
Fuses ........................................ 542
Garage door opener ................ 479
Gas station information .......... 700
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 445
Grocery bag hooks.................. 460
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