2021 TOYOTA TACOMA lock

5017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
made to start the engine.
Start the engine with the
electronic key present.
9 times
An attempt was made to drive
when the electronic key was
not inside the vehicle.
Confirm that the elec-
tronic key is inside the
vehicle.
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An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the smart key
system while the electronic
key was still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle and
lock the doors again.
OnceContin-
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An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside
lock button into the lock posi-
tion, then closing the door with
the electronic key still inside
the vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle and
lock the doors again.
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5027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic
key battery. ( P. 445)
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal and moving
the steering wheel left
and right.
Once
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
 Touch the electronic key
to the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
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5037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
Indicates that:
• With the engine switch off,the doors were unlocked
and then the driver’s door
was opened and closed
• The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode without starting the
engine
 Press the engine switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
After the engine switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than
P, the shift lever has been
shifted to P.
Turn the engine switch
off.
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Power was turned off due to
the automatic power off func-
tion.
Next time when starting
the engine, increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes
to recharge the battery.
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5087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Vehicles with rear seats:
Pull up the lever and raise the
bottom cushion up.
Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.
Open the lid.
Unhook the rubber band and
remove the tool bag.
Taking out the jack and tool bag (Access Cab models)
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5097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Unhook the rubber band and
take out the jack.For loosening
For tightening
Lift up the bottom cushion.
Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.
Unhook the rubber band and
remove the tool bag.5
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Taking out the jack and tool bag (Double Cab models)
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5107-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Unhook the rubber band and
take out the jack.For loosening
For tightening
Assemble the jack handle
extension as shown.
Insert the end of the jack han-
dle extension into the lowering
screw and turn it counterclock-
wise.
After the tire is lowered com-
pletely to the ground, remove
the holding bracket.4
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Taking out the spare tire
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5167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse
side.
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is
in the wheel lug nut hole and the
holding bracket is centered in the
wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
While raising, secure the tire, tak-
ing care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding parts, to prevent it from
flying forward during a collision or
sudden braking.
Tightening torque:
27.6 ft·lbf (37.4 N·m, 3.8 kgf·m)
Confirm it is not loose after
tightening:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly ex ists, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
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5217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery t erminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 524)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, o r if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is fun ctioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the sy stem
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyot a
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and h ead-
lights do not turn on, o r the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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