2021 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

1133-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
Ty p e D
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key sys- tem
(P. 131)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
Mechanical keys
Key
Key number plate
Ty p e C
Locks all the doors ( P. 1 1 9 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 1 1 9 )
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Sounds the alarm (press and
hold) ( P. 114)
Ty p e D
Locks all the doors ( P. 1 2 0 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 1 2 0 )
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Sounds the alarm (press and
hold) ( P. 114)
1
2
3
4
Wireless remote control (type C or type D)
1
2
3
1
2
3

1143-1. Key information
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and reat-
tempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key
battery is depleted or the ent ry function does not operate prop erly, you
will need the mechanical key. ( P. 522)
■Panic mode (type C or type D)
Type C
Type D
Using the mechanical key (type D)
When is pressed for longer than
about 1 second, an alarm will sound inter-
mittently and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into
or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer than
about 1 second, an alarm will sound inter-
mittently and the vehicle lights will flash to
deter any person from trying to break into
or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

1153-1. Key information
3
Operation of each component
■When required to leave the vehicle ’s key with a parking attendant (type
D)
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 351)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.
■ If you lose your keys
Type A, B and C
New genuine key can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key and
the key number stamped on your key number plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
Type D
New genuine key can be made by your Toyota dealer.
The following are necessary when making new keys.
Mechanical key:
The key number for the mechanical key stamped on the number pla te and the
other key.
Key:
The key number for key stamped on the key number plate.
Keep the plates in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
There are key number plates for the mechanical key and key resp ectively.
When storing them, keep them in a safe place in a manner to dis tinguish one
from the other (such as markings, etc.).
■ When riding in an aircraft (type C or type D)
When bringing an wireless remote control function onto an aircr aft, make sure
you do not press any button on the key while inside the aircraf t cabin. If you
are carrying the key in your bag, etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to
be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio
waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Conditions affecting operation (type C or type D)
Type C
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally i n the follow-
ing situations:
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport o r other facility
that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireles s communi-
cation devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a me tallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used near by
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical applianc e such as a
personal computer
Type D
P. 134

1163-1. Key information
■Key battery depletion (type C or type D)
Type C
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the b attery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 445)
Type D
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin wh en the engine
stops. ( P. 502)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 445)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a ma gnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ Replacing the battery (type C or type D)
P. 445
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ Customization (type C or type D)
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 562)

1173-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
■Certification for wireless remote control (type C)
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and New Caledonia
FCC ID: HYQ23AAH
FCC ID: HYQ23AAN
FCC ID: HYQ12BEL
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause har mful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment.

The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs . Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

The FCC ID/IC Certification number is affixed inside the equipment. You can
find the ID/number when replacing the battery.
NOTE:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada app licables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est auto risée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

L’identification FCC/Ie numéro d’accréditation IC est apposé(e) à l’intérieur
de l’appareil. Cette identification/ce numéro est visible au re mplacement de la
pile.
■ Certification for wireless remote control (type D)
P. 137

1183-1. Key information
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer, e tc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields , such as
TVs, audio systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equip-
ment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.
■ Carrying the electronic key on your person (type D)
Carry the electronic key 10 cm (3.9 in.) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric app liances
within 10 cm (3.9 in.) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.
■ In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related
problems (type D)
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with yo ur vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.
■ When an electronic key is lost (type D)
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft i ncreases signifi-
cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic
keys that was provided with your vehicle.

1193-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
Doors
◆Key
Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key
again unlocks the other doors.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. ( P. 5 2 2 )
◆Wireless remote control (if equipped)
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again
within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
1
2
Vehicles without a smart key
systemVehicles with a smart key sys-
tem
1
2

1203-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
◆Smart key system (if equipped)
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Grip the
passenger’s door handle to
unlock all the doors.
Make sure to touch the sensor
on the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Touch the lock sensor (the indent ation on the upper part or lower
part of the front door h andle) to lock the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
■Operation signals (vehicles with a wireless remote control or s mart key
system)
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate th at the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Security feature (vehicles with a wireless remote control or sm art key
system)
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after t he vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of
the door handle (vehicles with a smart key system)
■ Door lock buzzer (vehicles with a smart key system)
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not full y closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 88)
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If the door will not lock even when the top-
side sensor area is touched, try touching
both the topside and underside sensor
areas at the same time.
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