2016 TOYOTA TACOMA traction control

5288-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*2.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The indicator
will not work properly unless the message has
been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. (P. 441)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the system fails to reset.
A buzzer also sounds.
Resetting the maintenance data again.
(P. 441)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the transfer mode needs to be
changed to “4L”.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to
“4L”.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the VSC and active traction control
cannot be disabled while Multi-terrain Select is
operating.
While the Multi-terrain Select is in use, VSC
and active traction control cannot be
turned off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Multi-terrain Select cannot be
operated because the VSC and/or 4WD system
may be malfunctioning.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5298-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: The buzzer sounds when Multi-terrain Select or active traction control is
equipped.
*2: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
P. 4 6 8
■Warning buzzer
P. 516
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Multi-terrain Select is canceled
while in use.
A buzzer also sounds.
Use the Multi-terrain Select under the
proper operating conditions. (P. 255)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Multi-terrain Select cannot be
operated because Crawl Control is operating.
Turn Crawl Control off. (P. 259)
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
WARNING
■When using the temporary spare tire
●Remember that the temporary spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your temporary spare
tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one temporary spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the temporary spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●AUTO LSD
●Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●Active traction control system (if equipped)
●Multi Terrain ABS (if equipped)
●Multi-terrain Select (if equipped)
●Crawl Control (if equipped)
●Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
●4WD system
■Speed limit when using the temporary spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a temporary
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The temporary spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction
under the rear wheels.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission), or 1 or R
(manual transmission) and release the parking brake. Then, while
exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
Turn off TRAC/active traction control system (if equipped) and/or VSC if these
functions are hampering your attempts to free the vehicle. (P. 265, 266)
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge 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 resulting in death or serious injury.
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5859-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

624Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 370, 376
Air conditioning filter ............. 478
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 376
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 370
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 264
Function ................................ 264
Warning light ......................... 511
Warning message ................. 521
Active head restraints ............. 129
Active traction control ............ 253
Air conditioning filter .............. 478
Air conditioning
system ............................ 370, 376
Air conditioning filter ............. 478
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 376
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 370
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions
for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 510
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant
classification system............. 45
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal
of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 38Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 38
SRS airbags ........................... 34
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 78
Warning buzzer ............ 510, 519
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 121
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 264
Function ................................ 264
Warning light......................... 511
Warning message................. 521
Assist grips .............................. 419
Audio input
*............................ 285
Audio remote control
switches
*............................... 284
Audio system
*......................... 280
Antenna ................................ 299
Audio input............................ 285
Audio settings ....................... 291
AUX port/USB port ............... 285
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 328
CD player.............................. 300
Display settings .................... 292
General settings ................... 289
iPod ...................................... 305
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 300
Portable music player ........... 313
Radio .................................... 298
Setup menu .......................... 288
USB memory ........................ 309
AUTO LSD system................... 248
Automatic light control
system.................................... 203
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Side marker lights ................... 203
Light switch ........................... 203
Replacing light bulbs..... 491, 495
Wattage ................................ 578
Side mirrors ............................. 143
Adjusting and folding ............ 143
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 236
Side turn signal lights ............. 201
Replacing light bulbs............. 497
Turn signal lever ................... 201
Smart key system .................... 121
Antenna location ................... 121
Entry functions ...................... 110
Starting the engine................ 190
Warning message ................. 530
Snow tires ................................ 272
Spare tire .................................. 536
Inflation pressure .................. 577
Replacing .............................. 536
Storage location .................... 537
Spark plug ................................ 573
Specifications .......................... 566
Speech command system
*.... 363
Speedometer .............................. 88
Steering
Column lock release ..... 188, 192
Warning message ................. 533
Steering wheel
Adjustment .................... 138, 138
Audio remote control
switches
*........................... 284
Meter control switches ............ 94Steering wheel audio
switches
*............................... 284
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 495
Wattage ................................ 578
Storage box.............................. 393
Storage feature ........................ 388
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 563
Sun visors ................................ 406
Switches
Active traction control
switch ................................. 253
Audio remote control
switches
*........................... 284
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
main switch ........................ 236
Cargo lamp main switch ....... 387
“CLUTCH START
CANCEL” switch ................ 263
Crawl Control switch ............. 259
Cruise control switch ............ 215
Door lock switches................ 111
Emergency flashers switch ... 500
Engine switch ............... 187, 190
Fog light switch ..................... 207
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 244
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 421

636Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 462
Chains................................... 271
Checking ............................... 462
If you have a flat tire ............. 536
Inflation pressure .................. 577
Information ............................ 582
Replacing .............................. 536
Rotating tires......................... 462
Size ....................................... 577
Snow tires ............................. 272
Spare tire .............................. 537
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 463
Warning light ......................... 513
Warning message ......... 521, 523
Tonneau cover ......................... 400
Tools ......................................... 537
Top tether strap ................... 63, 65
Total load capacity .......... 167, 567
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 176
Dinghy towing ....................... 186
Emergency towing ................ 505
Trailer towing ........................ 168
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 264
Transmission ........................... 195
Automatic transmission......... 195
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 553
Manual transmission ............. 199
Power mode switch............... 196
S mode ................................. 197
Trip meters ................................. 88
Turn signal lights..................... 201
Replacing light
bulbs ................... 492, 495, 497
Turn signal lever ................... 201
Wattage ................................ 578USB port
*................................. 285
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 406
Wattage ................................ 578
Vanity mirrors .......................... 406
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 569
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 264
Voice command system
*....... 363
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 264
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