2018 TOYOTA TACOMA light

882. Instrument cluster
*1: Vehicles with an automatic transmission.
*2: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi cles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is bei ng per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not com e on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
for details.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lo wer, the
indicator will flash for 10 times, then comes on.
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(Green)
LDA indicator ( P. 252)
*4, 9
Crawl Control indicator
(P. 314)
(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator ( P. 299)
*4, 5
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator (P. 90)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 210)
*6, 7, 9BSM outside rear view
mirror indicator
(P. 291)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 210)
*8, 9
Security indicator
(P. 69, 79)
*4, 9
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator (P. 310)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicators
(P. 45)*2, 8

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Instrument cluster
*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart ke y
system) while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminat e or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: If equipped
*10: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning li ght not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r esult in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota de aler immedi-
ately if this occurs.

902. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperat ure indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data. ( P. 95)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction. ( P. 573)
Odometer/trip meter
P. 91
Shift position and shift range (vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion)
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. ( P. 201)
“ODO/TRIP” and instrument panel light control button
P. 91
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
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Instrument cluster
Pressing the button switches the
display between the odometer, trip
meters, and a blank display.
■Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
■Tr i p m e t e r A*/trip meter B*
Displays the distance the vehicl e has been driven since the met er
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and d is-
play different distances independently.
*: Press and hold the button to reset.
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Blank display
A blank screen is displayed.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the button.
Darker
Brighter
Changing the odometer and trip meter display
Instrument panel light control
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922. Instrument cluster
■The multi-information display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the in strument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the display’s brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the meter brightness level adjustment is set to the brightest
setting.
■ Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 k m/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entr ance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning .
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phen omenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no prob lem continuing to
use the display.

1063-1. Key information
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and reat-
tempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key
battery is depleted or the ent ry function does not operate prop erly, you
will need the mechanical key. ( P. 6 11 )
■Panic mode (type C or type D)
Type C
Type D
Using the mechanical key (type D)
When is pressed for longer than
about 1 second, an alarm will sound inter-
mittently and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into
or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer than
about 1 second, an alarm will sound inter-
mittently and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into
or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

1283-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or
use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.
● If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it ma y take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
● A sudden handle operation or a handle operation immediately aft er entering
the effective range may prevent the doors from being unlocked. Touch the
door unlock sensor and check that the doors are unlocked before pulling the
door handle again.
● Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
■ Note for the unlocking function
●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock th e door.
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.
● If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it ma y take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic ke y within 6 ft.
(2 m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( P. 649)
■ To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
● Depending on the position and holding condition of the electron ic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operat e properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may
not operate.)
■ If the smart key system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 611)
● Starting the engine: P. 6 1 1
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 649)
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 111 , 6 11 )
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 6 1 1
● Stopping the engine: P. 197

1313-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
Front seats
When the occupant’s back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward to help reduce the risk of
whiplash on the seat occupant.
Adjustment procedure
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever Seat lumbar support adjust-
ment knob
Active head restraints
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