2020 TOYOTA TACOMA ignition

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)

591What 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. 88)
●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. 475, 482.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 504)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 529)
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

596Alphabetical index
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electronic key .......................... 112Battery-saving function ......... 133
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 521
Replacing the battery ............ 443
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 521
If the engine will not start ...... 519
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water ..................... 467
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 523
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 475
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 475
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 482
If you have a flat tire ............. 504
If you think something is wrong .............................. 473
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 529 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 465
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 468
If your vehicle overheats....... 527
Emergency flashers ................ 464
Engine Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch ............... 201, 204
Hood ..................................... 411
How to start the engine ........................ 201, 204
Identification number ............ 535
If the engine will not start ...... 519
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 201, 204
Immobilizer system .. ............... 78
Overheating .......................... 527
Engine coolant......................... 417
Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 415 Capacity................................ 537
Checking............................... 415
Oil level warning message.... 485
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 483
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
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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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598Alphabetical index
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 145
Headlights ................................ 219 Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs..... 451, 452
Wattage ................................ 545
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
Seat heaters ......................... 345
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 334, 341
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 459
Wattage ................................ 545
Hill-start assist control............ 318
Hood ......................................... 411
Hooks Deck hooks ........................... 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 366
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 149 I/M test ...................................... 408
Identification
Engine .................................. 535
Tire ....................................... 550
Vehicle .................................. 535
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 201, 204
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 347
Illuminated entry system ........ 349
Immobilizer system ................... 78
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 404
Moon roof ............................. 165
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 427
Inside rear view mirror ............ 151
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 99
Interior lights ........................... 347 Personal lights ...................... 348
Switches ............................... 348
Wattage ................................ 545
Intuitive parking assist ........... 283
Function ................................ 283
Warning message......... 488, 488
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599Alphabetical index
JackPositioning the jack ............... 511
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 505
Jack handle .............................. 509
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 163
Power windows ..................... 157
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 120
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Keys .......................................... 112
Battery-saving function ......... 133
Electronic key ....................... 112
Engine switch................ 201, 204
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 521
If you lose your keys ............. 115
Ignition switch ............... 201, 204
Key number plate.................. 112
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Mechanical key ..................... 114
Replacing the battery ............ 443
Warning buzzer..................... 132
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Knee airbags .............................. 37 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 257
Language
(multi-information display)... 105
LATCH anchors ................... 61, 62
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) .......... 257 Lane departure alert
function............................... 257
Vehicle sway warning ........... 258
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 411
Hood lock release lever ........ 411
Shift lever...................... 210, 215
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 149
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wiper lever ........................... 229
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Wattage ................................ 545
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 449
Wattage ................................ 545
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Cargo lamp switch ................ 349
Center tray light .................... 347
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ........... 347
Fog light switch ..................... 228
Headlight switch ................... 219
Illuminated entry system ....... 349
Interior lights ......................... 348
Interior lights list.................... 347
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

605Alphabetical index
Headlight switch.................... 219
Ignition switch ............... 201, 204
Intuitive parking assist .......... 283
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ........................ 257
Light switches ....................... 219
Moon roof switches ............... 162
Multi-terrain Select switches.............................. 308
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 334, 341
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 154
Power door lock switch ......... 121
Power mode switch............... 211
Power outlet main switch ...... 370
Power window switches ........ 156
Rear differential lock switch ................................. 303
Seat heater switches ............ 345
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 427
Turn signal lights................... 217
VSC off switch ...... 301, 318, 319
Window lock switch............... 156
Windshield wipers
and washer switch .............. 229
Wireless charger switch ........ 377 Tachometer ................................ 98
Tail lights.................................. 219
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Wattage ................................ 545
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 127
Tailgate ................................. 126
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Tire inflation pressure............. 434 Maintenance data ................. 543
Warning light......................... 477
Warning message......... 484, 486
Tire information ....................... 549 Glossary ............................... 555
Size....................................... 551
Tire identification number ..... 550
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 553
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 426
Initializing .............................. 427
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 426
Registering ID codes ............ 428
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 427
Warning light......................... 477
Warning message......... 484, 486
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”