2018 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

681What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 79)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode o r start
the engine.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 566, 573.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 594)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 619)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

682Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 426, 432Air conditioning filter ............. 534
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 432
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 319 Function ................................ 319
Warning light ......................... 566
Warning message ................. 575
Active head restraints ............. 131
Active traction control ............ 308
Air conditioning filter .............. 534
Air conditioning system ............................ 426, 432
Air conditioning filter ............. 534
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 432
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 566
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 45
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 38 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 38
SRS airbags ........................... 34
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 79
Warning buzzer ............ 566, 573
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 123
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 319 Function ................................ 319
Warning light......................... 566
Warning message................. 575
Assist grips .............................. 476
Audio input
*............................ 341
Audio remote control switches
*............................... 340
Audio system
*......................... 336
Antenna ................................ 356
Audio input............................ 341
Audio settings ....................... 348
AUX port/USB port ............... 341
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 385
CD player.............................. 357
Display settings .................... 349
General settings ................... 346
iPod ...................................... 362
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 357
Portable music player ........... 370
Radio .................................... 355
Setup menu .......................... 345
USB memory ........................ 366
AUTO LSD system................... 303
Automatic High Beam ............. 215
Automatic light control system.................................... 211
A

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
BC
*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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
D

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
E
*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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
F
G

687Alphabetical index
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*..... 371, 386
Head restraints ........................ 136
Headlights ................................ 211 Automatic High Beam ........... 215
Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs..... 545, 546
Wattage ................................ 634
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 432
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 426
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 428, 435
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 553
Wattage ................................ 634
Hill-start assist control............ 320
Hood ......................................... 505
Hooks Deck hooks ........................... 455
Grocery bag hooks ............... 460
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 140 I/M test ...................................... 502
Identification
Engine .................................. 625
Tire ....................................... 639
Vehicle .................................. 625
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 193, 196
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 441
Illuminated entry system ........ 443
Immobilizer system ................... 69
Indicators ................................... 87
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 498
Moon roof ............................. 156
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 521
Inside rear view mirror ............ 142
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 91
Interior lights ........................... 441 Personal lights ...................... 442
Switches ............................... 442
Wattage ................................ 634
Intuitive parking assist ........... 275
Function ................................ 275
Warning message......... 579, 579
HI
*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
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
J
K
L