TOYOTA TACOMA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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2. Instrument clusterWarning lights andindicators .......................... 92
Gauges and meters ............ 98
Multi-information display ... 102
Fuel consumption information ...................... 109

922. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

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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. 476)
*5
(Flashes
rapidly)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 477)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 476)
(Flashes)
(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator ( P. 477)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 476)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 477, 487)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 476)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 477)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 476)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 477)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 476)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 477)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 476)
*1
Master warning light
(P. 477)
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 477)
*1, 5Tire pressure warning
light (P. 478)

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*1: 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 being 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.
*1, 3, 5PCS warning light
( P. 478)*4
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 485)
*2, 4, 5
(Yellow)
LDA indicator ( P. 478)
*4
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 485)
*4
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 483)
*2, 4
Slip indicator ( P. 485)
*4
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 483)
*4, 5Tire pressure warning
light (P. 485)
*4Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warn-
ing light ( P. 484)*4Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warn-
ing light
(P. 486, 487, 497)
*4High engine coolant tem-
perature warning light
(P. 484)*4Low engine oil level
warning light ( P. 486)
*4Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 484)*4
(Canada
only)
Low windshield washer
fluid warning light
(P. 487)
*4
Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 484)

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*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. 217)*2VSC off indicator
(P. 301, 318, 319)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 219)
*2
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 318, 319)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 219)
*4, 9
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 306)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 221)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 297)
*9Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 223)*2, 9
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 303)
*9Fog light indicator
(P. 228)*4Cruise control indicator
(P. 274, 279)
*1
Power mode indicator
(P. 211)
*4, 9Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(P. 270)
*4Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 274, 279)*2“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 301)
*2, 3Slip indicator
(P. 301, 306, 312, 318)*2, 9, 10PCS warning light
(P. 248)

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*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 being 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. 261)
*4, 9
Crawl Control indicator
(P. 312)
(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator ( P. 297)
*4, 5
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator (P. 98)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 218)
*6, 7, 9BSM outside rear view
mirror indicator
(P. 289)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 218)
*8, 9
Security indicator
(P. 78, 88)
*4, 9
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator (P. 308)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicators
(P. 48)*2, 8

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*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart ke y
system) while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminat e or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: If equipped
*10: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning li ght not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r esult in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota de aler immedi-
ately if this occurs.

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Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperat ure indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data. ( P. 103)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction. ( P. 483)
Odometer/trip meter
P. 99
Shift position and shift range (vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion)
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. ( P. 210)
“ODO/TRIP” and instrument panel light control button
P. 99
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
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Pressing the button switches the
display between the odometer, trip
meters, and a blank display.
■Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
■Tr i p m e t e r A*/trip meter B*
Displays the distance the vehicl e has been driven since the met er
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and d is-
play different distances independently.
*: Press and hold the button to reset.
■
Blank display
A blank screen is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the button.
Darker
Brighter
Changing the odometer and trip meter display
Instrument panel light control
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2

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■The multi-information display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the in strument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the display’s brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the meter brightness level adjustment is set to the brightest
setting.
■ Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 k m/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entr ance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning .
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phen omenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no prob lem continuing to
use the display.