2017 TOYOTA TACOMA warning light

5668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the tran smission and other components
● Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● Vehicles without a multi-information display: When the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature warning light comes on while attempting to free a
stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from the accelerator pedal
and wait until the warning light turns off. Otherwise, the transmission may
become damaged. ( →P. 515)
● Vehicles with a multi-information display: When a warning message for the
automatic transmission fluid temperature is displayed while attempting to
free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the
transmission may become damaged. ( →P. 524)

6029-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
*1: If equipped
*2: For U.S.A. only
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Moon roof*1• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 154
Maintenance required
reminder light (vehicles
without a multi-information
display) or message indicat-
ing maintenance is required
(vehicles with a multi-infor-
mation display)
*2
• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 445
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
*1• When rotating the tires.
• When changing the tire size.P. 468

624What 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. 190)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 195)
●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. 194)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( →P. 516)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (→P. 205)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( →P. 516, 529)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( →P. 523)
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)

625What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→P. 78)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start
the engine.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 514.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 514, 523.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(→P. 540)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( →P. 565)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning light turns on
(vehicles without a multi-information display)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed (vehicles with a multi-information display)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

626Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 374, 380Air conditioning filter ............. 482
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 380
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 374
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 267 Function ................................ 267
Warning light ......................... 515
Warning message ................. 525
Active head restraints ............. 129
Active traction control ............ 256
Air conditioning filter .............. 482
Air conditioning system ............................ 374, 380
Air conditioning filter ............. 482
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 380
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 374
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 514
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 45
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 38 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 38
SRS airbags ........................... 34
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 78
Warning buzzer ............ 514, 523
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 121
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 267 Function ................................ 267
Warning light......................... 515
Warning message................. 525
Assist grips .............................. 423
Audio input
*............................ 289
Audio remote control switches
*............................... 288
Audio system
*......................... 284
Antenna ................................ 303
Audio input............................ 289
Audio settings ....................... 295
AUX port/USB port ............... 289
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 332
CD player.............................. 304
Display settings .................... 296
General settings ................... 293
iPod ...................................... 309
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 304
Portable music player ........... 317
Radio .................................... 302
Setup menu .......................... 292
USB memory ........................ 313
AUTO LSD system................... 251
Automatic light control
system.................................... 206
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Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission......... 197
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 200
S mode ................................. 199
Power mode switch............... 198
AUX port ................................... 289
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 401
Back window
Back window ......................... 148
Power back window .............. 149
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 499
Wattage ................................ 580
Battery ...................................... 463 If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 559
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 273
Warning light ......................... 514
Warning message ................. 524
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 239
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ................. ....... 332
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 333
Bottle holders .......................... 396
Brake Fluid ...................................... 460
Parking brake........................ 205
Warning buzzer..................... 514
Warning light ......................... 514
Warning message ................. 523
Brake assist ............................. 267
Break-in tips ............................. 158
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 90 BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 239
Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 241
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 244
Camera mounting bracket ...... 424
Camper information ................ 615
Care .................................. 438, 441 Aluminum wheels ................. 438
Exterior ................................. 438
Interior .................................. 441
Seat belts.............................. 442
Cargo capacity......................... 169
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 391
Replacing light bulbs ............ 501
CD player
*............................... 304
Certification label .................... 571
Chains ...................................... 274
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 syst em ............ 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”

628Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ............... 562
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 154
Power back window precations ........................... 150
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 147
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Removed wireless remote control/electronic key
battery precautions ............. 487
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 387
Child-protectors....................... 113
Cleaning ........................... 438, 441 Aluminum wheels.................. 438
Exterior ................................. 438
Interior................................... 441
Seat belts .............................. 442
Clock
*....................................... 411
Compass .................................. 432
Condenser ................................ 460
Console box ............................. 394
Consumption screen ........... 94, 98
Cooling system ........................ 458
Capacity ................................ 575
Checking ............................... 458
Engine overheating ............... 563
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 273
Crawl Control ........................... 262
CRS ............................................. 51
Cruise control .......................... 218
Cup holders.............................. 395
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 595 Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Deck hooks .............................. 403
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 376, 383
Windshield .................... 376, 383
Differential................................ 576
Dimensions .............................. 568
Dinghy towing.......................... 189
Display Drive information .................... 94
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning message................. 523
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 450
Door lock Doors .................................... 109
Key ....................................... 109
Smart key system ................. 110
Wireless remote control ........ 109
Doors ........................................ 109 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 113
Door lock .............................. 111
Door windows ....................... 145
Open door warning light ....... 516
Open door warning message............................. 528
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Driving ...................................... 156
Break-in tips.......................... 158
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving assist system ............ 267
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips .................... 273
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EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 102Battery-saving function ......... 123
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 557
Replacing the battery ............ 485
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 557
If the engine will not start ...... 555
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 559
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 514
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 514
If the warning message is displayed......................... 523
If you have a flat tire ............. 540
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 512
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 565
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 505
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 507
If your vehicle overheats ....... 563
Emergency flashers ................ 504 Engine
Compartment ........................ 454
Engine switch ............... 189, 192
Hood ..................................... 452
How to start the engine ........................ 189, 192
Identification number ............ 571
If the engine will not start ...... 555
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 189, 192
Immobilizer system .. ............... 69
Overheating .......................... 563
Engine coolant......................... 458
Capacity................................ 575
Checking............................... 458
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 69
Engine oil ................................. 456 Capacity................................ 573
Checking............................... 456
Oil level warning light............ 518
Oil level warning message.... 526
Oil pressure warning light ..... 514
Oil pressure warning message............................. 524
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............ 189, 192
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”