TOYOTA TACOMA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

591What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 201)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 201)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 524)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 204)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 207)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 132)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 207)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 522)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 524)
●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. 213)
●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. 213)
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)

592What 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. 202)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 207)
●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. 156)
●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. 206)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 477)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 218)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 477, 490)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 483)
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)

593What 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. 88)
●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. 476, 483.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 505)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 530)
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

594Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 332, 338Air conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 317 Function ................................ 317
Warning light ......................... 476
Warning message ................. 485
Active head restraints ............. 140
Active traction control ............ 306
Air conditioning filter .............. 442
Air conditioning system ............................ 332, 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 476
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 40 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 40
SRS airbags ........................... 36
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 88
Warning buzzer ............ 476, 483
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 131
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 317 Function ................................ 317
Warning light......................... 476
Warning message................. 485
Assist grips .............................. 382
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
AUTO LSD system................... 301
Automatic High Beam ............. 223
Automatic light control system.................................... 219
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ........ 210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 213
S mode ................................. 212
Power mode switch .............. 211
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
Back window Back window......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Wattage ................................ 547
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595Alphabetical index
Battery ...................................... 422If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 524
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Warning message ................. 484
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 289
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 354
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 419
Parking brake........................ 218
Warning buzzer..................... 476
Warning light ......................... 476
Warning message ................. 483
Brake assist ............................. 317
Brake Override System ........... 170
Break-in tips ............................. 171
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 289
Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 291
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 294
Camper information ................ 583
Care................................... 396, 400 Aluminum wheels.................. 397
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 400
Seat belts .............................. 401
Cargo capacity ......................... 182
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 349
Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Certification label .................... 537
Chains....................................... 324 Child restraint system............... 54
Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 63, 64
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...... 61, 62
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 63
Installing CRS with top tether strap........ 66, 68
Child safety ................................ 53 Airbag precautions.................. 39
Battery precautions............... 527
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 165
Power back window precautions......................... 161
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window precautions ... 158
Rear door child-protector ...... 123
Removed wireless remote control/electronic key
battery precautions............. 447
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 57
Seat heater precautions ....... 345
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

596Alphabetical index
Child-protectors....................... 123
Cleaning ........................... 396, 400Aluminum wheels.................. 397
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 400
Seat belts .............................. 401
Clock
*
Compass .................................. 390
Condenser ................................ 419
Console box ............................. 352
Consumption screen ....... 103, 109
Cooling system ........................ 417 Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 417
Engine overheating ............... 528
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 323
Crawl Control ........................... 312
CRS ............................................. 54
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 279
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 265
Cup holders.............................. 353
Curtain shield airbags ............... 37
Customizable features ............ 562
Daytime running light system .................................... 221
Deck hooks .............................. 361
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 334, 341
Windshield .................... 334, 341
Differential ................................ 542
Dimensions .............................. 534
Dinghy towing .......................... 200 Display
Drive information .................. 103
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 265
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 257
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning message................. 483
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 409
Door lock Doors .................................... 119
Key ....................................... 119
Smart key system ................. 120
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Doors ........................................ 119 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 123
Door lock .............................. 121
Door windows ....................... 156
Open door warning message............................. 489
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Rear door child-protector ...... 123
Drive-Start Control .................. 170
Driving ...................................... 168 Break-in tips.......................... 171
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist system ............ 317
Procedures ........................... 168
Winter drive tips .................... 323
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 265 Constant speed control mode .................................. 274
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ...................... 272
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597Alphabetical index
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electronic key .......................... 112Battery-saving function ......... 133
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 522
Replacing the battery ............ 445
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 522
If the engine will not start ...... 520
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water ..................... 469
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 524
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 476
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 476
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 483
If you have a flat tire ............. 505
If you think something is wrong .............................. 474
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 467
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 470
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528 Emergency flashers ................ 466
Engine
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch ............... 201, 204
Hood ..................................... 411
How to start the engine ........................ 201, 204
Identification number ............ 537
If the engine will not start ...... 520
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 201, 204
Immobilizer system .. ............... 78
Overheating .......................... 528
Engine coolant......................... 417 Capacity................................ 541
Checking............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 415 Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 415
Oil level warning message.... 486
Oil pressure warning message............................. 484
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 323
Engine switch (ignition switch) ............ 201, 204
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 347
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

598Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 505
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 543
Brake .................................... 544
Power steering ...................... 544
Washer ................................. 424
Fog lights ................................. 228 Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 547
Four-wheel drive system ........ 297
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 348
Front seats ............................... 139 Adjustment ............................ 139
Cleaning................................ 400
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 145
Seat heaters ......................... 345
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Wattage ................................ 547
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 547
Fuel ........................................... 538 Capacity ................................ 538
Fuel gauge .............................. 98
Fuel pump shut off system.... 475
Information ............................ 548
Refueling............................... 232
Type ...................................... 538
Warning light ......................... 477
Warning message ................. 487 Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ............... 103, 109
Current fuel consumption ............... 103, 109
Fuel filler door ......................... 234
Fuel pump shut off system..... 475
Fuses ........................................ 448
Garage door opener ................ 383
Gas station information .......... 608
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glove box ................................. 351
Grocery bag hooks.................. 366
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 145
Headlights ................................ 219 Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs .... 453, 454
Wattage ................................ 547
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 338
Manual air conditioning system .......... ...................... 332
Seat heaters ......................... 345
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 334, 341
High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 461
Wattage ................................ 547
Hill-start assist control ........... 318
Hood ......................................... 411
Hooks Deck hooks ........................... 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 366
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 149
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599Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 408
IdentificationEngine................................... 537
Tire........................................ 552
Vehicle .................................. 537
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 201, 204
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 347
Illuminated entry system ........ 349
Immobilizer system ................... 78
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 404
Moon roof.............................. 165
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 427
Inside rear view mirror ............ 151
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 99
Interior lights............................ 347 Personal lights ...................... 348
Switches ............................... 348
Wattage ................................ 547
Intuitive parking assist............ 283
Function ................................ 283
Warning message ................. 489
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 512
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 506
Jack handle .............................. 510
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 163
Power windows ..................... 157 Keyless entry
Smart key system ................. 120
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Keys .......................................... 112
Battery-saving function ......... 133
Electronic key ....................... 112
Engine switch ............... 201, 204
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 522
If you lose your keys ............. 115
Ignition switch ............... 201, 204
Key number plate ................. 112
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Mechanical key ..................... 114
Replacing the battery............ 445
Warning buzzer .................... 132
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Knee airbags .............................. 37
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 257
Language (multi-information display)... 105
LATCH anchors ................... 61, 62
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......... 257 Lane departure alert function............................... 257
Vehicle sway warning ........... 258
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 411
Hood lock release lever ........ 411
Shift lever...................... 210, 215
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 149
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wiper lever ........................... 229
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

600Alphabetical index
License plate lightsLight switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 460
Wattage ................................ 547
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 451
Wattage ................................ 547
Lights Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Cargo lamp switch ................ 349
Center tray light .................... 347
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ........... 347
Fog light switch ..................... 228
Headlight switch.................... 219
Illuminated entry system ....... 349
Interior lights ......................... 348
Interior lights list .................... 347
Personal lights ...................... 348
Replacing light bulbs............. 451
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Vanity lights .......................... 368
Wattage ................................ 547
Load capacity........................... 182
Lock steering column ............. 149
Luggage compartment features .................................. 358
Luggage storage box .............. 355
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 409
General maintenance ........... 405
Maintenance data ................. 534
Maintenance requirements ... 403
Resetting the maintenance required remainder light
or message........................ 404 Malfunction indicator lamp..... 476
Manual air conditioning
system.................................... 332
Manual transmission............... 215
Master warning light ....... 477, 483
Meter Indicators ................................ 95
Instrument panel light
control .................................. 99
Meters..................................... 98
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning lights ......................... 93
Warning message................. 483
Meter control switches ........... 103
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ......... 334, 341
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Vanity mirrors ....................... 368
Moon roof ................................. 162 Jam protection function ........ 163
Operation .............................. 162
Multi-information display........ 102 Customizing vehicle
features .............................. 105
Driving information................ 103
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 265
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 257
Navigation system-linked...... 102
Settings display .................... 105
Switching the display ............ 103
Warning message................. 483
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 317
Multi-terrain Select .................. 308
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