2015 TOYOTA TACOMA stop start

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When trouble arises
479
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light Indicates that a door is
not fully closed. Check that all doors
are closed.
(On the instrument cluster) Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Warns the driver to fas-
ten his/her seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warn-
ing light (if equipped) When the light comes on:
Indicates that the auto-
matic transmission fluid
temperature is too high. Stop the vehicle in a
safe place, shift the
shift lever to P and wait
until the light goes off.
If the light goes off,
you may start the
vehicle again. If the
light does not go off,
contact your Toyota
dealer.
When the light flashes:
Indicates a malfunction in
the automatic transmis-
sion system.
Have the system
checked by your Toyota
dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan oper-
ates and check for coolant leak
s from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fan is operating: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift
lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Turn off the VSC. ( P. 192, 193)
Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission) or 1
or R (manual transmission) and carefully apply the acceler-
ator to free the vehicle.

578 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 154
Deck Auxiliary boxes ...................... 365
Deck ...................................... 364
Deck hooks ........................... 366
Deck rails .............................. 202
Tie-down cleats ..................... 367
Detachable pole antenna......... 335
Dimension................................. 516
Dinghy towing .......................... 233
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 400
Doors Access doors...........................39
Door glasses ...........................71
Door lock ...........................32, 35
Open door warning light ........ 479
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................68
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 188
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 479
Driver’s seat belt reminder warning buzzer ...................... 479
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 122
Correct posture .......................80
Driving assist systems........... 191
Procedures ............................ 120
Winter driving tips.................. 209
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 444
If the engine will not start ...... 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 502
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 504
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 476
If the warning light turns on ... 476 If you have a flat tire ............. 486
If you lose your keys ............. 503
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 474
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 511
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 513
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 467
If your vehicle overheats ....... 508
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 466
Engine
Compartment ........................ 406
Engine switch ........................ 131
Exhaust gas .......................... 127
Hood ..................................... 404
How to start the engine ......... 131
Identification number............. 521
If the engine will not start ...... 501
Ignition switch ....................... 131
Immobilizer system ................. 77
Overheating .......................... 508
Warning light ......................... 477
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 527
Checking ............................... 412
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Temperature gauge .............. 145
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 145
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 524
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Warning light ......................... 477
Engine switch........................... 131
Event data recorder ................... 24D
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Floor mat .................................. 362
Fluid
Brake .................................... 414
Washer ................................. 420
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage ................................ 536
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 177
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage ................................ 536
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 95
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 479
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer...................... 479
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 45
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Front turn signal lights Lever .................................... 141
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Switch ................................... 141
Wattage ................................ 536
Fuel Capacity ............................... 523
Fuel gauge ........................... 145
Fuel pump shut off system ... 475
Gas station information ........ 588
Information ........................... 537
Refueling ................................ 74
Type ..................................... 523
Warning light ........................ 479
Fuel door .................................... 74
Fuel filler door ........................... 74 Fuel pump shut off system .....475
Fuses
Fuses ....................................444
Locations .......................447, 451
Garage door opener.................373
Gas station information...........588
Gauges ......................................145
Glove box..................................341
Grocery bag hooks ..................371
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................305
Hazard lights Switch....................................466
Head restraints Adjusting ................................53
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............455
Switch....................................152
Wattage .................................536
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................359
High mounted stoplight
Replacing ..............................461
Wattage .................................536
Hill-start assist control ............191
Hood ..........................................404
Hooks Cargo net ..............................372
Deck hooks ...........................366
Grocery bag ..........................371
Tie-down cleats .....................367
Horn...........................................144
I/M test.......................................399
Identification Engine ...................................522
Tire ........................................541
Vehicle ..................................521
Ignition switch ..........................131
Illuminated entry system .........338F
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Seat heaters.............................. 359
Seating capacity....................... 207
SeatsAdjustment ..............................45
Adjustment precautions........... 48
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 104
Cleaning ............................... 391
Folding down the rear seat......50
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................52
Folding passenger’s seat ........46
Front seat adjustment .............45
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................48
Head restraint..........................53
Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry.......................46
Properly sitting in the seat .......80
Raising the bottom cushion .....49
Seat heaters .......................... 359
Seatback table .......................... 361
Service reminder indicators .............................. 148
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 134
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 502
Manual transmission ............. 138
Shift lock system ..................... 502
Side airbags................................82
Side doors ..................................35
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 458, 464
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 536
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............68 Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 532
Replacing .............................. 486
Storage location .................... 486
Spark plug ................................ 527
Specifications .......................... 516
Speedometer ............................ 145
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags ............. 82
Front airbags ........................... 82
Precautions ............................. 89
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch.................... 94
Side airbags ............................ 82
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 63
Audio switches
*
Telephone switches*
Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs ..... 460, 463
Wattage................................. 536
Storage feature ........................ 340
Storage precautions ................ 205
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 511
Sun visors ................................ 349
Switch A-TRAC switch...................... 181
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 190
Cruise control switch ............. 162
DAC switch ........................... 188
Emergency flashers switch ... 466
Engine switch ........................ 131
Fog light switch ..................... 155
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 177
Hazard light switch ................ 466
Headlights switch .................. 152