2019 TOYOTA TACOMA ignition

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage............ 170
Vehicle load limits ............. 174
Trailer towing..................... 175
Dinghy towing.................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 193
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 196
Automatic transmission ..... 201
Manual transmission ......... 207
Turn signal lever................ 209
Parking brake .................... 210
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 211
Automatic High Beam ....... 215
Fog light switch ................. 220
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 221
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 224 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 228
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 235
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 249
Dynamic radar cruise control ................... 257
Cruise control .................... 271
Intuitive parking assist ....... 275
Rear view monitor system ............................. 281
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 291
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 293
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 296
Four-wheel drive system ... 299
AUTO LSD system ............ 303
Rear differential lock system ............................. 305
Active traction control system ............................. 308
Multi-terrain Select............. 310
Crawl Control ..................... 314
Clutch start cancel switch .............................. 318
Driving assist systems ....... 319
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 325
Off-road precautions .......... 329
4Driving

691-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Engine immobilizer system
Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem:
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been tu rned off
to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashi ng after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
: If equipped
The vehicle’s keys ha ve built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis -
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

791-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Alar m
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the ala rm is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock aga in automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 sec-
onds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to d eactivate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors.
● Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the
engine. (The alarm will be deact ivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

862. Instrument cluster
*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 being 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. 570)*4
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 577)
*2, 4, 5
(Yellow)
LDA indicator ( P. 570)
*4
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 577)
*4
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 575)
*2, 4
Slip indicator ( P. 577)
*4
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 575)
*4, 5Tire pressure warning
light (P. 577)
*4Automatic transmission
fluid temperature warn-
ing light ( P. 576)*4Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control warn-
ing light
(P. 578, 579, 589)
*4High engine coolant tem-
perature warning light
(P. 576)*4Low engine oil level
warning light ( P. 578)
*4Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 576)*4
(Canada
only)
Low windshield washer
fluid warning light
(P. 579)
*4
Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 576)

882. Instrument cluster
*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 being 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.
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(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

892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
*6: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicatorsilluminate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key
system) while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: If equipped
*10: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning li ght not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.

922. Instrument cluster
■The multi-information display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the in strument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the display’s brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the meter brightness level adjustment is set to the brightest
setting.
■ Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 k m/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entr ance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning .
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phen omenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no prob lem continuing to
use the display.

992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
■Setting items
●Setting items are not selectable during driving and cannot be o perated.
Also, the settings screen is temporarily canceled in the follow ing situations.
• A warning message is displayed.
• The vehicle starts off.
● Settings for functions not equipped to the vehicle are not displayed.
● When a function is turned off, the related settings for that fu nction are not
selectable.
■ Pop-up display
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performe d, a pop-up
display will be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The drive information will be reset.
■ Ending display
When the engine switch is turned off, each of the following wil l be displayed
on the multi-information display, and will extinguish after app roximately
30 seconds.
● Distance traveled
● Average fuel economy
● Distance to empty
■ Tire inflation pressure (vehicles with tire pressure warning sy stem)
● It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressur e after the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system). It may
also take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation
pressure has been adjusted.
● “---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined
due to unfavorable radio wave conditions.
● Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may
also be different from the values measured using a tire pressur e gauge.
■ Liquid crystal display
P. 92