2018 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

5938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Warning buzzer
P. 570
Once
During a engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not func-
tioning properly ( P. 6 1 1 ) , t h e
engine switch was touched
with the electronic key.
 Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manua l
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 556)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can b e
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 5 1 9
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance wit h a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which cou ld result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

5958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Spare tire
■Jack and toolsTool bag
Jack
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
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Access Cab modelsDouble Cab models

5968-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing t ires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jack s for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properl y in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle w hile someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is nece ssary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearb y, warn them vocally before lowering.
■Using the jack handle
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to preve nt the
extension parts from com ing apart unexpectedly.

5978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
Vehicles with rear seats:
Pull up the lever and raise the
bottom cushion up.
Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.
Open the lid.
Unhook the rubber band and
remove the tool bag.
Taking out the jack and tool bag (Access Cab models)
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5988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Unhook the rubber band and
take out the jack.For loosening
For tightening
Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.
Unhook the rubber band and
remove the tool bag.5
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Taking out the jack and tool bag (Double Cab models)
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5998-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
Unhook the rubber band and
take out the jack.For loosening
For tightening
Assemble the jack handle
extension as shown.
Insert the end of the jack han-
dle extension into the lowering
screw and turn it counterclock-
wise.
After the tire is lowered com-
pletely to the ground, remove
the holding bracket.4
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Taking out the spare tire
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6008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Assemble the jack handle
extension as shown.
Replacing a flat tire
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Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
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