2018 TOYOTA TACOMA steering

5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic
key battery. ( P. 537)
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)

6078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
WARNING
■When using the temporary spare tire
●Remember that the temporary spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your temporary spare
tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one temporary spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the temporary spare tire with a standard tire as soon a s possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be co rrectly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• 4WD system
■Speed limit when using th e temporary spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a tem porary
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The temporary spare tire is not designed for driving at high sp eeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution ma y lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRC
• AUTO LSD
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• Pre-Collision System (if equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if
equipped) • Hill-start assist control
(if equipped)
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Active traction control system (if equipped)
• Multi Terrain ABS (if equipped)
• Multi-terrain Select (if equipped)
• Crawl Control (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

6108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery t erminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 613)
● 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, o r 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 fun ctioning
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 start ed using the above steps, the sy stem
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyot a
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and h ead-
lights do not turn on, o r the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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2
3
4

6329-1. Specifications
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specific ation. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 44.9 lbf (200 N,
20.4 kgf).
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Vehicles without off-road package:
4.4 in. (111 mm) Min.
Vehicles with off-road package:
3.6 in. (91 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*25 — 7 clicks
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Chassis lubrication
Propeller shaft SpiderLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III

6449-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim

679What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 193)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 193)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 613)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 196)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 198)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 124)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 198)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 611)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 613)
●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 p edal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 205)
●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 p edal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 205)
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)

680What 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. 194)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 199)
●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. 147)
●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 peri od of
time. ( P. 198)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 567)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 210)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound.
( P. 567, 580)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 573)
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 w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)

686Alphabetical index
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 193, 196
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 441
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Flat tire...................................... 594
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 631
Brake .................................... 632
Power steering ...................... 632
Washer ................................. 518
Fog lights ................................. 220 Replacing light bulbs............. 549
Switch ................................... 220
Wattage ................................ 634
Four-wheel drive system ........ 299
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights ............... 442
Front seats ............................... 131
Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 494
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 136
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs............. 547
Wattage ................................ 634
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 548
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 634 Fuel ........................................... 626
Capacity................................ 626
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system ... 565
Information............................ 635
Refueling .............................. 224
Type...................................... 626
Warning light......................... 567
Warning message................. 577
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ................. 95, 101
Current fuel
consumption ................. 95, 101
Fuel filler door ......................... 226
Fuel pump shut off system..... 565
Fuses ........................................ 540
Garage door opener ................ 478
Gas station information .......... 696
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 445
Grocery bag hooks.................. 460
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