2017 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

5378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once⎯
The electronic key has a low
battery.
→Replace the electronic
key battery. ( →P. 485)
Once⎯
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
→Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal and moving
the steering wheel left
and right.
Once⎯
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
→ Touch the electronic key
to the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5388-2. 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)

5398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
■Warning buzzer
→P. 520
Once⎯
During a engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not func-
tioning properly ( →P. 557), the
engine switch was touched
with the electronic key.
→ Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5408-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 504)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: →P. 4 6 6
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short dist ance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

5418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
■Spare tire
■Jack and toolsTool bag
Jack
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
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2
Access Cab modelsDouble Cab models

5428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make su re that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.
■Using the jack handle
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the
extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

5438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
Vehicles with rear seats:
Pull up the lever and raise the
bottom cushion up.
Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.
Open the lid.
Vehicles with rear seats:
Press the lid against the bottom
of the lower cushion until it is
supported by the hook-and-loop
fastener.
Make sure that the lid is supported
to prevent it from closing unexpect-
edly.
Unhook the rubber band and
remove the tool bag.
Taking out the jack and tool bag (Access Cab models)
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2
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5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Unhook the rubber band and
take out the jack.For loosening
For tightening
Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.
Unhook the rubber band and
remove the tool bag.5
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2
Taking out the jack and tool bag (Double Cab models)
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2
3