2016 TOYOTA TACOMA warning

Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5MultimediaOperating the multimedia system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 24
For safety drive ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 34
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 45
Safety information
for children ........................ 50
Child restraint systems ........ 51
Installing child restraints ...... 55
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 68
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system............................... 69
Alarm ................................... 78
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators........................... 82
Gauges and meters............. 88
Multi-information display ..... 93
Fuel consumption
information ........................ 983-1. Key information
Keys................................... 102
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Doors ................................. 109
Tailgate .............................. 116
Smart key system .............. 121
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats......................... 129
Rear seats ......................... 131
Head restraints .................. 134
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 138
Inside rear view mirror ....... 140
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 143
3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 145
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type) .............. 148
Moon roof .......................... 149
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 503
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 508
Fuel pump shut off
system............................. 509
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 510
If a warning message is
displayed (vehicles with
a multi-information
display)............................ 519
If you have a flat tire .......... 536
If the engine will not
start ................................. 551
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission)................... 553
If the electronic key
does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) .................... 555
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 557
If your vehicle overheats ... 561
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 5639-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 566
Fuel information ................. 579
Tire information.................. 582
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 592
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ................ 599
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ........................ 602
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 603
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)............................... 605
Camper information.................... 613
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 620
Alphabetical index ...................... 6249Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL” for information regarding the multimedia system.
Audio system types: P. 280

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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.

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Reading this manual
WARNING:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or
serious injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to
or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps
in numerical order.
Indicates the action (push-
ing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do
this”, or “Do not let this hap-
pen”.
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Exterior
The illustration represents the Double Cab models and may differ from the
body shape of other models.
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109
Opening/closing the door windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key
*1. . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Warning lights/warning messages
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 512, 524
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 116
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 116
Opening/closing the tailgate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 116
Removing the tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 372, 379
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 148
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Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 570
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*3 . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 536
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 571
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 561
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Headlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Fog lights
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Parking lights (bulb type)
*3/
daytime running lights (bulb type)
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Parking lights (LED type)
*3/
daytime running lights (LED type)
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Rear turn signal/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195, 199
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 487, Watts: P. 578)
*1: Vehicles with a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a multi-information display
*3: If equipped
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187, 190
Starting the engine/changing the positions
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Starting the engine/changing the modes
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 501
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 551
Warning message
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195, 199
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195, 199
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
When the shift lever does not move
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 553
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . P. 88
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 510
Multi-information display
*4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 93
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 93
When the warning message or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . P. 519
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