2018 TOYOTA TACOMA steering wheel

5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic
key battery. ( P. 537)
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal and moving
the steering wheel left
and right.
Once
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
 Touch the electronic key
to the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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)

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)

686Alphabetical index
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 193, 196
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 441
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Flat tire...................................... 594
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 631
Brake .................................... 632
Power steering ...................... 632
Washer ................................. 518
Fog lights ................................. 220 Replacing light bulbs............. 549
Switch ................................... 220
Wattage ................................ 634
Four-wheel drive system ........ 299
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights ............... 442
Front seats ............................... 131
Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 494
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 136
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs............. 547
Wattage ................................ 634
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 548
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 634 Fuel ........................................... 626
Capacity................................ 626
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system ... 565
Information............................ 635
Refueling .............................. 224
Type...................................... 626
Warning light......................... 567
Warning message................. 577
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ................. 95, 101
Current fuel
consumption ................. 95, 101
Fuel filler door ......................... 226
Fuel pump shut off system..... 565
Fuses ........................................ 540
Garage door opener ................ 478
Gas station information .......... 696
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 445
Grocery bag hooks.................. 460
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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