2016 TOYOTA TACOMA brake light

5178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire
is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the
nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with the tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
■
Maintenance of the tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warning
system)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a dif-
ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with a multi-infor mation display)
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Indicates the following:
• The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake system is malfunctioning
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Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

5218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• Trailer Sway Control system (if equipped);
• The TRAC system;
• The hill-start assist control system (if
equipped);
• The active traction control system (if
equipped);
• The AUTO LSD system; or
• The Crawl Control system (if equipped)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure moni-
toring system.
The tire pressure warning light comes on after
flashing for 1 minute.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(Flashes and then
remains on)

5348-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once
Indicates that:
• With the engine switch off,
the doors were unlocked
and then the driver’s door
was opened and closed
• The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode without starting the
engine
Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
After the engine switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than
P, the shift lever has been
shifted to P.
Turn the engine switch
off.

Power was turned off due to
the automatic power off func-
tion.
Next time when starting
the engine, increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes
to recharge the battery.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5528-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 557)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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622What 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. 188)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 192)
●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. 145)
●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 period of
time. (P. 192)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 512)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 202)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 512, 525)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 519)
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 when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)

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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Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission......... 195
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 553
S mode ................................. 197
Power mode switch............... 196
AUX port ................................... 285
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 397
Back window ............................ 148
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 495
Wattage ................................ 578
Battery ...................................... 459
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 557
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 270
Warning light ......................... 510
Warning message ................. 520
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 236
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ........................ 328
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 329
Bottle holders .......................... 392
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 456
Parking brake........................ 202
Warning buzzer..................... 510
Warning light ......................... 510
Warning message ................. 519
Brake assist ............................. 264
Break-in tips ............................. 156
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................... 90BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 236
Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 238
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 241
Camera mounting bracket ...... 420
Camper information ................ 613
Care .................................. 434, 437
Aluminum wheels ................. 434
Exterior ................................. 434
Interior .................................. 437
Seat belts.............................. 438
Cargo capacity......................... 167
Cargo lamp
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs ............ 497
CD player
*............................... 300
Certification label .................... 569
Chains ...................................... 271
Child restraint system............... 51
Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 62
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats,
installation ...................... 60, 61
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 45
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 60
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors ...... 58, 59
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 60
Installing CRS
with top tether strap........ 63, 65
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”