2017 TOYOTA TACOMA battery

4867-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape, etc.,
and remove the depleted bat-
tery using a small flathead
screwdriver.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
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4877-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a sm art key system) or CR2032 (vehicles
with a smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
■ Certification for the lithium battery
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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8When trouble arises
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 504
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 505 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 507
If you think something is wrong .............................. 512
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 513
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 514
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
a multi-information
display) ........................... 523
If you have a flat tire.......... 540
If the engine will not start ................................. 555
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart key
system) ........................... 557
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 559
If your vehicle overheats ... 563
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 565

5048-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in th e road due to a breakdown, etc.

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.
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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)

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 189, 192)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(if equipped) ( →P. 69)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 559)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 556)
If the engine will not start eve n though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( →P. 189, 192), consider each of the fol-
lowing points.
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key
system)

5568-2. 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. 559)
● 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 ve hicle 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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