2020 TOYOTA TACOMA brake

589What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 201)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 201)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 523)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 204)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 207)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 132)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 207)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 521)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 523)
●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. 213)
●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. 213)
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)

590What 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. 202)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 207)
●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. 156)
●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. 206)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 476)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 218)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 476, 489)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 482)
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)

592Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 332, 338Air conditioning filter ............. 440
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 317 Function ................................ 317
Warning light ......................... 475
Warning message ................. 484
Active head restraints ............. 140
Active traction control ............ 306
Air conditioning filter .............. 440
Air conditioning system ............................ 332, 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 440
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 475
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 40 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 40
SRS airbags ........................... 36
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 88
Warning buzzer ............ 475, 482
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 131
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 317 Function ................................ 317
Warning light......................... 475
Warning message................. 484
Assist grips .............................. 382
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
AUTO LSD system................... 301
Automatic High Beam ............. 223
Automatic light control system.................................... 219
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ........ 210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 213
S mode ................................. 212
Power mode switch .............. 211
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
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Back windowBack window ......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Wattage ................................ 545
Battery ...................................... 422
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 523
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 323
Warning message ................. 483
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 289
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 354
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 419
Parking brake........................ 218
Warning buzzer..................... 475
Warning light ......................... 475
Warning message ................. 482
Brake assist ............................. 317
Brake Override System ........... 170
Break-in tips ............................. 171
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 289
Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 291
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 294 Camper information ................ 581
Care .................................. 396, 400
Aluminum wheels ................. 397
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior .................................. 400
Seat belts.............................. 401
Cargo capacity......................... 182
Cargo lamp
Light switch ........................... 349
Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Certification label .................... 535
Chains ...................................... 324
Child restraint system............... 54 Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 63, 64
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...... 61, 62
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 63
Installing CRS with top tether strap........ 66, 68
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

597Alphabetical index
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 201, 204
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 347
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11
Flat tire...................................... 504
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 541
Brake .................................... 542
Power steering ...................... 542
Washer ................................. 424
Fog lights ................................. 228 Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 545
Four-wheel drive system ........ 297
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 348
Front seats ............................... 139
Adjustment ............................ 139
Cleaning................................ 400
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 145
Seat heaters ......................... 345
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Wattage ................................ 545
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 454
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 545 Fuel ........................................... 536
Capacity................................ 536
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Fuel pump shut off system ... 474
Information............................ 546
Refueling .............................. 232
Type...................................... 536
Warning light......................... 476
Warning message................. 486
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ............... 103, 109
Current fuel
consumption ............... 103, 109
Fuel filler door ......................... 234
Fuel pump shut off system..... 474
Fuses ........................................ 446
Garage door opener ................ 383
Gas station information .......... 608
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glove box ................................. 351
Grocery bag hooks.................. 366
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Odometer.................................... 98
Off-road precautions ............... 327
Oil Engine oil .............................. 537
Differential oil ........................ 540
Manual transmission oil ........ 541
Transfer oil ............................ 542
Opener Hood ..................................... 411
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 154
Adjusting and folding ............ 154
Blind spot monitor ................. 289
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 334, 341
Outside temperature display ...................................... 98
Overhead console ................... 352
Overheating.............................. 527 Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist)....... 283
Parking brake........................... 218 Operation .............................. 218
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 476
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 489
Parking lights........................... 219 Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs .... 454, 460
Wattage ................................ 545
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 243 Pre-collision brake assist ...... 244
Pre-collision braking ............. 244
Pre-collision warning ............ 244
Warning light......................... 477
Personal lights......................... 348
Wattage ................................ 545
Power back window ................ 160
Power mode switch ................. 211
Power outlets ................... 369, 370
Power steering fluid ................ 420
Power windows ....................... 156 Jam protection function ........ 157
Operation .............................. 156
Power back window switch ................................. 160
Window lock switch .............. 156
Pre-Collision System (PCS).... 243
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

607Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake Override System ............................... 485
Brake system ....... ......... 475, 482
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 289
Crawl Control ........................ 314
Downshifting ......................... 214
Four-wheel drive control ....... 297
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
Key reminder ........................ 202
Light reminder ....................... 222
Open door ............................. 488
Open moon roof ............ 164, 490
Parking brake................ 476, 489
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 243
Reverse warning ................... 216
Seat belt reminder ................ 476
Warning lights............................ 93
ABS....................................... 475
Brake system ....... ................. 475
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 257
Low fuel level ........................ 476
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator ..................... 476
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 475
Master warning light.............. 476
Parking brake indicator ......... 476
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 243
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 476
Seat belt reminder light ......... 476
Slip indicator ......................... 476
SRS ...................................... 475
Tire pressure......................... 477
Warning messages .................. 482 Washer ..................................... 229
Checking............................... 424
Low windshield washer fluid warning message ............... 486
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 396
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 182
Cargo weight rating .............. 583
Gross axle weight rating ....... 584
Gross combination
weight rating ....................... 187
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 585
Load limits ............................ 182
Towing capacity ............ 182, 187
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 182, 187
TWR ............................. 182, 187
Vehicle capacity weight ......................... 182, 533
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 437
Size....................................... 543
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Back window......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Power windows..................... 156
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Winter driving tips ................... 323
Wireless charger ..................... 377
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................ 119
Replacing the battery............ 443
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”