2017 TOYOTA TACOMA steering wheel

5108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged or an
accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
or related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck.
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc., which
place excessive stress on the towing hook(s), cables or chains. The tow-
ing hook(s), cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may
hit people, and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be
operated.

5118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a smart key system:
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system:
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

5218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ If the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
● Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
● If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire
is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the
nearest Toyota dealer.
● Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■ If a blowout or sudden air leakage s hould occur (vehicles with the tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
■
Maintenance of the tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warning
system)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label) . (If your vehicle has tires of a dif-
ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pre ssure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s hand ling and stopping ability.

5378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
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)

623What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 189)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( →P. 189)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 559)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 192)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 194)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 122)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 194)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 557)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 559)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( →P. 200)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →P. 200)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

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)

630Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 540
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 577
Brake .................................... 578
Power steering ...................... 578
Washer ................................. 465
Fog lights ................................. 210 Replacing light bulbs............. 497
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 580
Four-wheel drive system ........ 247
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights ............... 390
Front seats ............................... 129 Adjustment ............................ 129
Cleaning................................ 441
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 134
Seat heaters ......................... 387
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 206
Replacing light bulbs............. 495
Wattage ................................ 580
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 496
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 580
Fuel ........................................... 572 Capacity ................................ 572
Fuel gauge .............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system.... 513
Information ............................ 581
Refueling............................... 214
Type ...................................... 572
Warning light ......................... 516
Warning message ................. 527 Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ................... 94, 98
Current fuel consumption ................... 94, 98
Fuel filler door ......................... 216
Fuel pump shut off system..... 513
Fuses ........................................ 488
Garage door opener ................ 425
Gas station information .......... 640
Gauges ....................................... 88
Glove box ................................. 393
Grocery bag hooks.................. 408
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636Alphabetical index
Side marker lights ................... 206Light switch ........................... 206
Replacing light bulbs..... 495, 499
Wattage ................................ 580
Side mirrors ............................. 143 Adjusting and folding ............ 143
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 239
Side turn signal lights ............. 204 Replacing light bulbs............. 501
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Smart key system .................... 121 Antenna location ................... 121
Entry functions ...................... 110
Starting the engine................ 192
Warning message ................. 534
Snow tires ................................ 275
Spare tire .................................. 540
Inflation pressure .................. 579
Replacing .............................. 540
Storage location .................... 541
Spark plug ................................ 575
Specifications .......................... 568
Speech command system
*.... 367
Speedometer .............................. 88
Steering Column lock release ..... 190, 195
Warning message ................. 537
Steering wheel
Adjustment .................... 138, 138
Audio remote control switches
*........................... 288
Meter control switches ............ 94 Steering wheel audio
switches
*............................... 288
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 499
Wattage ................................ 580
Storage box.............................. 397
Storage feature ........................ 392
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 565
Sun visors ................................ 410
Switches Active traction control
switch ................................. 256
Audio remote control switches
*........................... 288
BSM (Blind spot monitor) main switch ........................ 239
Cargo lamp main switch ....... 391
“CLUTCH START
CANCEL” switch ................ 266
Crawl Control switch ............. 262
Cruise control switch ............ 218
Door lock switches................ 111
Emergency flashers switch ... 504
Engine switch ............... 189, 192
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 247
Garage door opener switches ............................. 425