2018 TOYOTA TACOMA parking brake

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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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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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

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)

683Alphabetical index
Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission......... 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 205
S mode ................................. 204
Power mode switch............... 203
AUX port ................................... 341
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 453
Back window
Back window ......................... 150
Power back window .............. 151
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 551
Wattage ................................ 634
Battery ...................................... 516 If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 613
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 325
Warning message ................. 574
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 291
Bluetooth
®*
Audio system ....... ................. 385
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 386
Bottle holders .......................... 448
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 513
Parking brake........................ 210
Warning buzzer..................... 566
Warning light ......................... 566
Warning message ................. 573
Brake assist ............................. 319
Brake Override System ........... 162
Break-in tips ............................. 163 Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................. 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 291 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 293
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 296
Camera mounting bracket ...... 477
Camper information ................ 671
Care .................................. 490, 494 Aluminum wheels ................. 491
Exterior ................................. 490
Interior .................................. 494
Seat belts.............................. 495
Cargo capacity......................... 174
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 443
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
CD player
*............................... 357
Certification label .................... 625
Chains ...................................... 326
Child restraint system............... 51 Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 62
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 60, 61
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 45
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 60
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...... 58, 59
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 60
Installing CRS with top tether strap........ 63, 65
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

690Alphabetical index
OpenerHood ..................................... 505
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 145
Adjusting and folding ............ 145
Blind spot monitor ................. 291
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 428, 435
Outside temperature display ...................................... 90
Overhead console ................... 446
Overheating.............................. 617
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist) ....... 275
Parking brake ........................... 210
Operation .............................. 210
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 567
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 580
Parking lights ........................... 211
Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs..... 548, 553
Wattage ................................ 634
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 235 Pre-collision brake assist ...... 236
Pre-collision braking ............. 236
Pre-collision warning............. 236
Warning light ......................... 568
Personal lights ......................... 442 Wattage ................................ 634
Power back window ................ 151
Power mode switch ................. 203 Power outlets ................... 464, 465
Power steering fluid ................ 514
Power windows ....................... 147
Jam protection function ........ 148
Operation .............................. 147
Power back window switch ................................. 151
Window lock switch .............. 147
Pre-Collision System (PCS).... 235
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 257
Radiator .................................... 513
Radio
*...................................... 355
Rear differential
lock system ........................... 305
Rear seat Adjustment precautions ........ 135
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 55
Cleaning ............................... 494
Folding down ........................ 133
Head restraints ..................... 136
Raising the bottom
cushion ............................... 133
Rear side marker lights........... 211 Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............ 551
Wattage ................................ 634
Rear step bumper .................... 122
Rear turn signal lights ............ 209
Replacing light bulbs ............ 551
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 634
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear view monitor system ...... 281
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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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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”