2018 TOYOTA TACOMA instrument cluster

Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5MultimediaOperating the multimedia system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ...................... 24
For safe driving ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 45
Safety information for children ........................ 50
Child restraint systems ........ 51
Installing child restraints ...... 55
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 68
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 69
Alarm ................................... 79
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and
indicators ........................... 84
Gauges and meters............. 90
Multi-information display ..... 94
Fuel consumption information ...................... 101 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 104
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors ................................. 111
Tailgate .............................. 118
Smart key system .............. 123
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 131
Rear seats ......................... 133
Head restraints .................. 136
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 140
Inside rear view mirror ....... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 145
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 147
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) .............. 150
Power back window ........... 151
Moon roof .......................... 153
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument clusterWarning lights andindicators .......................... 84
Gauges and meters ............ 90
Multi-information display ..... 94
Fuel consumption information ...................... 101

842. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 566)
*5
(Flashes
rapidly)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 567)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 566)
(Flashes)
(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator ( P. 567)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 566)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 567, 577)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 566)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 567)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 566)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 567)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 566)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 567)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 566)
*1
Master warning light
(P. 567)
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 567)
*1, 5Tire pressure warning
light (P. 568)

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*1: 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.
*1, 3, 5PCS warning light
( P. 568)*4
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 575)
*2, 4, 5
(Yellow)
LDA indicator ( P. 568)
*4
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 575)
*4
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 573)
*2, 4
Slip indicator ( P. 575)
*4
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 573)
*4, 5Tire pressure warning
light (P. 575)
*4Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warn-
ing light ( P. 574)*4Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warn-
ing light
(P. 576, 577, 587)
*4High engine coolant tem-
perature warning light
(P. 574)*4Low engine oil level
warning light ( P. 576)
*4Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 574)*4
(Canada
only)
Low windshield washer
fluid warning light
(P. 577)
*4
Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 574)

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*2: The light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: If equipped
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 209)*2VSC off indicator
(P. 303, 320, 321)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 211)
*2
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 320, 321)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 211)
*4, 9
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 308)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 213)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 299)
*9Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 215)*2, 9
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 305)
*9Fog light indicator
(P. 220)*4Cruise control indicator
(P. 266, 271)
*1
Power mode indicator
(P. 203)
*4, 9Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(P. 262)
*4Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 266, 271)*2“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 303)
*2, 3Slip indicator
(P. 303, 308, 314, 320)*2, 9, 10PCS warning light
(P. 239)

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*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.
*4, 9
(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