2021 TOYOTA TACOMA key

5428-1. Specifications
*1: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*2: Except for GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA models
*6 without rear differential lock system
*3: For GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L -PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and
GRN310L-PRTLHA models
*6 without rear differential lock system
*4: Except for GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA models
*6 with rear differential lock system
*5: For GRN330L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTSHA models*6 with rear differ-
ential lock system
*6: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( P. 537)
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68F
(20 C):
12.3V or higher
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.
After charging the battery, turn on the high beam
headlights for 30 seconds with the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position [vehicles without a smart
key system] or off [vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem], and turn the headlights off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Differential
Oil capacity
(Reference)
Front (4WD models) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission
3.1 qt. (2.9 L, 2.6 Imp.qt.)
*2
3.22 qt. (3.05 L, 2.68 Imp.qt.)*3
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)*4
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)*5
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*1Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil
LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

5658-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
■Door lock (P. 119, 522)
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
■
Smart key system and wireless remote control* (  P. 119)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Unlocking using a key Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two
steps All doors
unlocked in one step —— O
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
*On Off — O O
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors
*
Off On — O O
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors
*On Off — O O
Opening the driver’s door
unlocks all doors
*Off On — O O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On Off — O O
Operation signal
(Buzzer) On Off — — O
Operation buzzer volume Level 5 Off to level 7 O O O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked 60 seconds
Off
—O O
30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning
buzzerOnOff — —O
123

5668-2. Customization
■Smart key system* ( P. 119, 131)
*: If equipped
■
Wireless remote control* (  P. 113, 119)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Smart key systemOnOff——O
Number of permissible
times of continuous smart
lock Twice Unlimited — — O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Wireless remote control OnOff — — O
Unlocking operation Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in
one step —O O
Automatic door lock func-
tion to be activated if door
is not opened after being
unlocked On
Off — — O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked 60 seconds0 seconds
—O O
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On
Off — O O
Operation signal
(Buzzer) On
Off — — O
Panic function OnOff — — O
Open door reminder
buzzer (When locking the
vehicle) On
Off — — O
123

5678-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
■Automatic light off system* ( P. 219)
*: If equipped
■
Illumination ( P. 3 4 7 )
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
■
Intuitive parking assist* (  P. 283)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5 — O O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed 30 seconds0 seconds
—O O
60 seconds
90 seconds
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Time elapsed before lights
turn off 15 seconds7.5 seconds
—O O
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
is off On Off — — O
Operation when the doors
are unlocked On Off — — O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
*
On Off — — O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Detection distance of the
rear center sensor Far Near — O O
Buzzer Volume Level 3 Level 1 to 5 — O O
Display setting All sensors
displayed Display off — O O
123

590What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 115)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 118)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 445)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 205)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of t he radio
wave. ( P. 134)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 123)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opene d (Double Cab models only)

591What 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. 524)
●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. 522)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 524)
●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)

592What 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. 477)
●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. 477, 490)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 483)
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)

593What 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. 476, 483.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 505)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 530)
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