2020 TOYOTA TACOMA differential

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 168
Cargo and luggage............ 178
Vehicle load limits ............. 182
Trailer towing..................... 183
Dinghy towing.................... 200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 201
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 204
Automatic transmission ..... 210
Manual transmission ......... 215
Turn signal lever................ 217
Parking brake .................... 218
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 219
Automatic High Beam ....... 223
Fog light switch ................. 228
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 229
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 232 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 236
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 243
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 257
Dynamic radar cruise control ................... 265
Cruise control .................... 279
Intuitive parking assist ....... 283
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 289
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 291
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 294
Four-wheel drive system ... 297
AUTO LSD system ............ 301
Rear differential lock system ............................. 303
Active traction control system ............................. 306
Multi-terrain Select............. 308
Crawl Control ..................... 312
Clutch start cancel switch .............................. 316
Driving assist systems ....... 317
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 323
Off-road precautions .......... 327
4Driving

24Pictorial index
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
Vanity mirrors
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
Front personal lights/interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
“SOS” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 72
Active traction control switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
Rear differential lock switch
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 303
Moon roof switches
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Multi-terrain Select/Crawl Control switches
* . . . . . . . P. 308, 312
Garage door opener switches
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 383
*: If equipped
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932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
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(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 475)
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(Flashes
rapidly)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 476)
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(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 475)
(Flashes)
(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator ( P. 476)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 475)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 476, 486)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 475)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 476)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 475)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 476)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 475)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 476)
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(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 475)
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Master warning light
(P. 476)
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Slip indicator ( P. 476)
*1, 5Tire pressure warning
light (P. 477)

952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
*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. 217)*2VSC off indicator
(P. 301, 318, 319)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 219)
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“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 318, 319)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 219)
*4, 9
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 306)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 221)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 297)
*9Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 223)*2, 9
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 303)
*9Fog light indicator
(P. 228)*4Cruise control indicator
(P. 274, 279)
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Power mode indicator
(P. 211)
*4, 9Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(P. 270)
*4Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 274, 279)*2“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 301)
*2, 3Slip indicator
(P. 301, 306, 312, 318)*2, 9, 10PCS warning light
(P. 247)

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4Driving
4-4. RefuelingOpening the fuel tank cap .................................. 232
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 236
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 243
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 257
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 265
Cruise control .................... 279
Intuitive parking assist ....... 283
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 289
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he Blind Spot Monitor
function

......................... 291
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he Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function

................. 294
Four-wheel drive system ... 297
AUTO LSD system ............ 301 Rear differential lock
system ............................ 303
Active traction control system ............................ 306
Multi-terrain Select ............ 308
Crawl Control .................... 312
Clutch start cancel switch .............................. 316
Driving assist systems ...... 317
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 323
Off-road precautions ......... 327

1774-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 504)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models) differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspe nsion joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

1974-1. Before driving
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Driving
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train com ponents
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing ), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has bee n driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the veh icle at a speed
of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent m aintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Owner’s Warranty Information Book let” or
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide”/“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
● If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gra dually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combinat ion.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that sw aying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.

3034-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Rear differential lock system
The rear differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear
wheels is spinning.
Press the rear differential lock
switch to lock the rear differential.
At this time, the rear differential
lock indicator will blink. Wait a few
seconds for the system to com-
plete operation. After the rear dif-
ferential is locked, the indicator will
stop blinking and remain on.
To unlock the rear differential,
press the switch again.
Automatic transmission
4WD models: Before us ing the rear differential lock system.
Stop the vehicle, shift the shi ft lever to N and turn the front-wheel
drive control switch in the “4L” position to see if this is sufficient. If
this has no effect, additionally use the rear differential lock system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Press the rear differential lock switch.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Unlock the rear differential as soon as the vehicle moves.
To unlock the rear different ial, press the switch again.
: If equipped
The rear differential lock system is provided for use only when
wheel spinning occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or rugged sur -
face.
Using the rear diffe rential lock system
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