2018 TOYOTA TACOMA traction control

5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perfo rm maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*2.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The indicator
will not work properly unless the message has
been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 498)
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that the system fails to reset.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Resetting the maintenance data again.
(P. 498)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the transfer mode needs to be
changed to “4L”.
 Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to
“4L”.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the VSC and active traction control
cannot be disabled while Multi-terrain Select is
operating.
While the Multi-terrain Select is in use, VSC
and active traction control cannot be
turned off.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises*1: The buzzer sounds when Multi-terrain Select or active traction control is
equipped.
*2: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not functi on
properly (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
P. 524
■ Warning buzzer
P. 570
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system cannot be used temporarily due to bad
weather.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Use the dynamic radar cruise control sys-
tem when it becomes available again.
Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-Start Control. A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and
Drive-Start Control was operated while depress-
ing the accelerator pedal. A buzzer also sounds.
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

6078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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)

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission) o r N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide tract ion
under the rear wheels.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission), or 1 or R
(manual transmission) and release the parking brake. Then, whil e
exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
Turn off TRAC/active traction control system (if equipped) and/ or VSC if these
functions are hampering your attempts to free the vehicle.
( P. 320, 321)
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
WARNING
■ When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever ( vehicles with an automatic trans mission)
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pe dal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
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6429-1. Specifications
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with info rmation on uniform ti re quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requ ire-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder an d
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a s peci-
fied government t est course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2)
times as well on the governmen t course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi -
tions of their use. Performance ma y differ significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and diff erences
in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C ,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement a s
measured under controlled conditions on specified government te st
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have p oor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on b raking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

682Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 426, 432Air conditioning filter ............. 534
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 432
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 319 Function ................................ 319
Warning light ......................... 566
Warning message ................. 575
Active head restraints ............. 131
Active traction control ............ 308
Air conditioning filter .............. 534
Air conditioning system ............................ 426, 432
Air conditioning filter ............. 534
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 432
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 566
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 ...................................... 79
Warning buzzer ............ 566, 573
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 123
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 319 Function ................................ 319
Warning light......................... 566
Warning message................. 575
Assist grips .............................. 476
Audio input
*............................ 341
Audio remote control switches
*............................... 340
Audio system
*......................... 336
Antenna ................................ 356
Audio input............................ 341
Audio settings ....................... 348
AUX port/USB port ............... 341
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 385
CD player.............................. 357
Display settings .................... 349
General settings ................... 346
iPod ...................................... 362
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 357
Portable music player ........... 370
Radio .................................... 355
Setup menu .......................... 345
USB memory ........................ 366
AUTO LSD system................... 303
Automatic High Beam ............. 215
Automatic light control system.................................... 211
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692Alphabetical index
Side marker lights ................... 211Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs..... 547, 551
Wattage ................................ 634
Side mirrors ............................. 145 Adjusting and folding ............ 145
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 291
Side turn signal lights ............. 209 Replacing light bulbs............. 553
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Smart key system .................... 123 Antenna location ................... 123
Entry functions ...................... 112
Starting the engine................ 196
Warning message ................. 588
Snow tires ................................ 327
Spare tire .................................. 594
Inflation pressure .................. 633
Replacing .............................. 594
Storage location .................... 595
Spark plug ................................ 629
Specifications .......................... 622
Speech command system
*.... 420
Speedometer .............................. 90
Steering Column lock release ..... 194, 199
Warning message ................. 591
Steering wheel
Adjustment .................... 140, 140
Audio remote control switches
*........................... 340
Meter control switches ............ 95 Steering wheel audio
switches
*............................... 340
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 551
Wattage ................................ 634
Storage box.............................. 449
Storage feature ........................ 444
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 619
Sun visors ................................ 462
Switches Active traction control
switch ................................. 308
Audio remote control switches
*........................... 340
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
BSM (Blind spot monitor) main switch ........................ 291
Cargo lamp main switch ....... 443
“CLUTCH START CANCEL” switch ................ 318
Crawl Control switch ............. 314
Cruise control switch ............ 271
Door lock switches................ 113
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ..................... 257
Emergency flashers switch ... 556
Engine switch ............... 193, 196
Fog light switch ..................... 220
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 299
Garage door opener switches ............................. 478

694Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 519Chains................................... 326
Checking ............................... 519
If you have a flat tire ............. 594
Inflation pressure .................. 633
Information ............................ 638
Replacing .............................. 594
Rotating tires......................... 519
Size ....................................... 633
Snow tires ............................. 327
Spare tire .............................. 595
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 520
Warning light ......................... 568
Warning message ......... 575, 577
Tonneau cover ......................... 456
Tools ......................................... 595
Top tether strap ................... 63, 65
Total load capacity .......... 174, 623
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 182
Dinghy towing ....................... 192
Emergency towing ................ 561
Trailer towing ........................ 175
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 228
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 249
PCS
(Pre-Collision System)........ 235
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 319
Transmission ........................... 201 Automatic transmission......... 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 205
Manual transmission ............. 207
Power mode switch............... 203
S mode ................................. 204 Trip meters ................................. 90
Turn signal lights .................... 209
Replacing light
bulbs................... 548, 551, 553
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 634
USB port
*................................. 341
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 462
Wattage ................................ 634
Vanity mirrors .......................... 462
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 625
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 319
Voice command system
*....... 420
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 319
Warning buzzers Brake Override System ............................... 576
Brake system ....... ......... 566, 573
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 291
Crawl Control ........................ 316
Downshifting ......................... 206
Four-wheel drive control ....... 299
Intuitive parking assist .......... 276
Key reminder ........................ 194
Light reminder....................... 214
Open door............................. 579
Open moon roof............ 155, 581
Parking brake ............... 567, 580
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 235
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