2018 TOYOTA TACOMA key battery

678What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 107)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 110)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 537)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 197)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Wh en locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of t he radio
wave. ( P. 126)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 115)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opene d (Double Cab models only)

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)

684Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ............... 616
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 156
Power back window precations ........................... 152
Power window lock switch .... 147
Power window precautions ... 149
Rear door child-protector ...... 115
Removed wireless remote control/electronic key
battery precautions ............. 539
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 439
Child-protectors....................... 115
Cleaning ........................... 490, 494 Aluminum wheels.................. 491
Exterior ................................. 490
Interior................................... 494
Seat belts .............................. 495
Clock
*....................................... 463
Compass .................................. 485
Condenser ................................ 513
Console box ............................. 446
Consumption screen ......... 95, 101
Cooling system ........................ 511
Capacity ................................ 629
Checking ............................... 511
Engine overheating ............... 617
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 325
Crawl Control ........................... 314
CRS ............................................. 51
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 271
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 257 Cup holders ............................. 447
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 649
Daytime running light
system.................................... 213
Deck hooks .............................. 455
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 428, 435
Windshield .................... 428, 435
Differential................................ 630
Dimensions .............................. 622
Dinghy towing.......................... 192
Display
Drive information .................... 95
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning message................. 573
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 503
Door lock Doors .................................... 111
Key ....................................... 111
Smart key system ................. 112
Wireless remote control ........ 111
Doors ........................................ 111 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 115
Door lock .............................. 113
Door windows ....................... 147
Open door warning message............................. 579
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear door child-protector ...... 115
Drive-Start Control .................. 162
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685Alphabetical index
Driving ...................................... 160Break-in tips .......................... 163
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving assist system ............ 319
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 325
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 257 Constant speed control mode .................................. 266
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode....................... 264
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 104 Battery-saving function ......... 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 611
Replacing the battery ............ 537
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 611
If the engine will not start ...... 609
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 613
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 566
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 566
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 573
If you have a flat tire ............. 594
If you think something is wrong .............................. 564
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 619 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 557
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 559
If your vehicle overheats....... 617
Emergency flashers ................ 556
Engine Compartment ........................ 507
Engine switch ............... 193, 196
Hood ..................................... 505
How to start the engine ........................ 193, 196
Identification number ............ 625
If the engine will not start ...... 609
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 193, 196
Immobilizer system .. ............... 69
Overheating .......................... 617
Engine coolant......................... 511
Capacity................................ 629
Checking............................... 511
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 325
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 69
Engine oil ................................. 509 Capacity................................ 627
Checking............................... 509
Oil level warning message.... 576
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 574
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 325
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the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

688Alphabetical index
JackPositioning the jack ............... 601
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 595
Jack handle .............................. 599
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 154
Power windows ..................... 148
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 112
Wireless remote control ........ 111
Keys .......................................... 104
Battery-saving function ......... 125
Electronic key ....................... 104
Engine switch................ 193, 196
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 611
If you lose your keys ............. 107
Ignition switch ............... 193, 196
Key number plate.................. 104
Keyless entry ........................ 111
Mechanical key ..................... 106
Replacing the battery ............ 537
Warning buzzer..................... 124
Wireless remote control ........ 111
Knee airbags .............................. 35 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 249
Language
(multi-information display)..... 97
LATCH anchors ................... 58, 59
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) .......... 249 Lane departure alert
function............................... 249
Vehicle sway warning ........... 250
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 505
Hood lock release lever ........ 505
Shift lever...................... 201, 207
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 140
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wiper lever ........................... 221
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............ 552
Wattage ................................ 634
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 543
Wattage ................................ 634
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
Cargo lamp switch ................ 443
Center tray light .................... 441
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ........... 441
Fog light switch ..................... 220
Headlight switch ................... 211
Illuminated entry system ....... 443
Interior lights ......................... 442
Interior lights list.................... 441
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691Alphabetical index
Refueling .................................. 224Capacity ................................ 626
Fuel types ............................. 626
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 226
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 537
Fuses .................................... 540
Light bulbs ............................ 543
Tires ...................................... 594
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 537
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 660
Resetting the remainder light or message indicating
maintenance is required ....... 498
Seat belt reminder light........... 567
Seat belts.................................... 28 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 55
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 495
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 567
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 566 Seat heaters ............................. 439
Seating capacity ...................... 174
Seats, Front.............................. 131
Adjustment............................ 131
Adjustment precautions ........ 132
Cleaning ............................... 494
Head restraints ..................... 136
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Seats, Rear ............................... 133
Adjustment precautions ........ 135
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 55
Cleaning ............................... 494
Folding down ........................ 133
Head restraints ..................... 136
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 133
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 213
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
Camera sensor ..................... 230
Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Intuitive parking assist .......... 275
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Radar sensor ........................ 230
Shift lever ......................... 201, 207 Automatic transmission ........ 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 205
Manual transmission............. 207
S mode ................................. 204
Shift lock system ..................... 205
Side airbags ............................... 35
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

695Alphabetical index
Reverse warning ................... 208
Seat belt reminder ................ 567
Warning lights............................ 85
ABS....................................... 566
Brake system ....... ................. 566
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 249
Low fuel level ........................ 567
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator ..................... 567
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 566
Master warning light.............. 567
Parking brake indicator ......... 567
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 235
Rear differential lock
indicator light ...................... 567
Seat belt reminder light ......... 567
Slip indicator ......................... 567
SRS ...................................... 566
Tire pressure......................... 568
Warning messages .................. 573
Washer...................................... 221
Checking ............................... 518
Low windshield washer fluid warning message ............... 577
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 325
Switch ................................... 221 Washing and waxing ............... 490
Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 174
Cargo weight rating .............. 673
Gross axle weight rating ....... 675
Gross combination weight rating ....................... 179
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 675
Load limits ............................ 174
Towing capacity ............ 174, 179
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 174, 179
TWR ............................. 174, 179
Vehicle capacity weight ......................... 174, 623
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 531
Size....................................... 633
Window lock switch ................ 147
Windows................................... 147 Back window......................... 150
Power back window .............. 151
Power windows..................... 147
Windshield wipers ................... 221
Winter driving tips ................... 325
Wireless charger ..................... 470
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................ 111
Replacing the battery............ 537
WMA disc ................................. 357
*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”