display TOYOTA TACOMA 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 48
Safety information for children ........................ 53
Child restraint systems ........ 54
Installing child restraints ...... 58
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 71
1-2. Emergency assistance Safety Connect.................... 72
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 78
Alarm ................................... 88
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 92
Gauges and meters............. 98
Multi-information display ... 102
Fuel consumption information ...................... 109 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors ................................. 119
Tailgate .............................. 126
Smart key system .............. 131
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 139
Rear seats ......................... 142
Head restraints .................. 145
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 149
Inside rear view mirror ....... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 154
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 156
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) .............. 159
Power back window ........... 160
Moon roof .......................... 162
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 400
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 403
General maintenance ........ 405
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 408
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 409
Hood.................................. 411
Engine compartment ......... 413
Tires .................................. 425
Tire inflation pressure........ 436
Wheels .............................. 439
Air conditioning filter .......... 442
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 445
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 448
Light bulbs ......................... 451 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 466
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 467
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................. 469
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 470
If you think something is wrong............................... 474
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 475
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 476
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 483
If you have a flat tire .......... 505
If the engine will not start ................................. 520
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) .................... 522
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 524
If your vehicle overheats.... 528
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 530
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

18Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201, 204
Starting the engine/changing the positions
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Starting the engine/changing the modes
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 467
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520
Warning message
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 499
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210, 215
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210, 215
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
When the shift lever does not move
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 98
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . P. 98
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
When the warning message or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . P. 483
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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument clusterWarning lights andindicators .......................... 92
Gauges and meters ............ 98
Multi-information display ... 102
Fuel consumption information ...................... 109

952. 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. 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)

962. 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 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

982. Instrument cluster
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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Instrument cluster
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.
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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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1002. Instrument cluster
■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.

1012. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
WARNING
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and t he new gear
number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the drive r to down-
shift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and pos sibly an
accident resulting in personal death or injury.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 5 2 8 )