2016 TOYOTA TACOMA cruise control

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 154
Cargo and luggage............ 163
Vehicle load limits ............. 167
Trailer towing..................... 168
Dinghy towing.................... 186
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 187
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 190
Automatic transmission ..... 195
Manual transmission ......... 199
Turn signal lever................ 201
Parking brake .................... 202
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 203
Fog light switch ................. 207
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 208
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 2114-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 215
Intuitive parking assist ....... 220
Rear view monitor
system ............................. 226
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor)......... 236
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function.......................... 238
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function ................. 241
Four-wheel drive system ... 244
AUTO LSD system ............ 248
Rear differential lock
system ............................. 250
Active traction control
system ............................. 253
Multi-terrain Select............. 255
Crawl Control ..................... 259
Clutch start cancel
switch .............................. 263
Driving assist systems ....... 264
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .............. 270
Off-road precautions .......... 273
4Driving

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system (if equipped)
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings

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Audio remote control switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Talk switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 363
Telephone switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Meter control switches
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
Cruise control switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
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832. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light (P. 510)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 511)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 510)
*1, 3
Slip indicator (P. 511)
*1, 2
Charging system warn-
ing light (P. 510)
*2
(Yellow)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
light (P. 511)
*1, 2
Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 510)*1, 2, 4Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warn-
ing light (P. 511)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 510)
*2
(Flashes
in yellow)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 512)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 510)
*5
(Flashes
rapidly)
(If equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 512)
*1
SRS warning light
(P. 510)
*6
(Flashes)
(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator (P. 512)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 511)
*2
Open door warning light
(P. 512)

852. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(P. 201)*3
VSC off indicator
(P. 248, 265, 266)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 203)
*3
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 265, 266)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 203)
*5
(If equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 253)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 205)
(Green)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 244)
(If equipped)
Fog light indicator
(P. 207)
*3
(If equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 250)
*1
Power mode indicator
(P. 196)
*5
(If equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator (P. 255)
*2
(Green)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 215)*5
(If equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(P. 259)
*2
(If equipped)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator (P. 215)
*3
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 248)
*3, 4
Slip indicator
(P. 248, 253, 259, 265)
(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator (P. 244)

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4Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 154
Cargo and luggage ........... 163
Vehicle load limits ............. 167
Trailer towing..................... 168
Dinghy towing ................... 186
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 187
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 190
Automatic transmission ..... 195
Manual transmission ......... 199
Turn signal lever................ 201
Parking brake .................... 202
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 203
Fog light switch ................. 207
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 208
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 2114-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 215
Intuitive parking assist....... 220
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 226
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 236
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 238
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function ................. 241
Four-wheel drive system ... 244
AUTO LSD system............ 248
Rear differential lock
system ............................ 250
Active traction control
system ............................ 253
Multi-terrain Select ............ 255
Crawl Control .................... 259
Clutch start cancel
switch .............................. 263
Driving assist systems ...... 264
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............. 270
Off-road precautions ......... 273

1844-1. Before driving
WARNING
■Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability
and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and
performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently when towing
a trailer.
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device
with sufficient capacity is required.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distributing
hitch with sufficient capacity is required.
●Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.
●Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross-
winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc., to help avoid an accident. If you
experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of
which you experience the instability.
●Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.
●Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.
●Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.
●Do not use cruise control when towing. (if equipped)
●Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.
●Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result
in reduced braking efficiency.
●Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle.

1984-2. Driving procedures
■AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to the driver per-
formance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
■When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in S mode and down-
shifting to 5 or 4 because cruise control will not be canceled. (P. 215)
■If the shift lever cannot be shift from P
P. 553
■If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately.
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Transmission protection function
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or
snow, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed and released repeatedly while
driving, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and
the automatic transmission may be damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic transmission, the system may temporarily
lock the gear.
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled
and the automatic transmission is returned to the normal operation.
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.