2021 TOYOTA TACOMA warning

5658-2. Customization
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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
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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
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5688-2. Customization
■Seat Belt Reminder Buzzer (P. 477)
■Vehicle customization
●When the speed-detecting automatic door lock function and shift position
linked door locking function (shifting gears to a position other than P locks
all doors) are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, al l the doors will
be locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the speed-detecting auto- matic door lock function would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any the door unlocked, the spee d-detecting
automatic door lock function will operate.
● When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the automatic
door lock function (Time elapsed before the automatic door lock function is
activated if a door is not opened after being unlocked) activates, the signals
will be generated in accordance with operation signal (buzzers) and the
operation signal (emergency flashers) settings.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff — — O
WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or seriou s health haz-
ard.
NOTICE
■ During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.
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5698-3. Items to initialize
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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
*1: If equipped
*2: For U.S.A. only
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main -
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Moon roof*1• After reconnecting or chang- ing the battery
• After changing a fuse
P. 165
Maintenance required
reminder message indicat-
ing maintenance is
required
*2
• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 404
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
*1• When rotating the tires.
• When changing the tire size.P. 427

583
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For owners
Camper information
The figures given in the illustration indicate the recommended center
of gravity zone.
Recommended location for
cargo center of gravity for cargo
weight rating
Rear end of truck bed
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulatio n
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers a nd/
or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information o n
truck-camper loading. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this information.
Center of gravity location
1
2
Access Cab models49.9 in. (1267 mm)36.1 in. (917 mm)
Double Cab models
With short deck
With long deck
41.1 in. (1045 mm)
41.5 in. (1055 mm)31.8 in. (807 mm)
27.8 in. (706 mm)
WARNING
■ Loading precaution
If a load is too far back, it can cause dangerous handling. If it is too far
forward, the front axle may be overloaded.

585
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For owners
■Cargo weight rating
NO.Engine
Transmissi on
DriveCabBedGrade
Pass
enge rV. C . W
Cargo
Weig ht
Ratin
g
lbslbs
12TR6AT
2WDAccess Long SR5 4 1,500
900
2 2TR 6AT Double Short SR5 5 1,400
650
3 2GR 6AT Access Long SR5 4 1,400
800
4 2GR 6AT Double Short SR5 5 1,200
450
5 2GR 6AT Double Short Limited 5 1,250
500
6 2GR 6AT Double Long SR5 5 1,195
450
7 2GR 6AT Double Long Limited 5 1,200
445
82TR6AT
4WDAccess Long SR5 4 1,300
700
9 2GR 6MT Access Long SR5 4 1,100
500
10 2GR 6AT Access Long SR5 4 1,150
550
11 2GR 6MT Double Short SR5 5 945
195
12 2GR 6AT Double Short SR5 5 990
240
13 2GR 6AT Double Short Limited 5 990
195
14 2GR 6AT Double Long SR5 5 940
190
15 2GR 6AT Double Long Limited 5 945
195
WARNING
■ Overloading
Be careful — overloading can cause dangerous braking and handli ng
problems, and can damage your vehicle and its tires.

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

594Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 332, 338Air conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 317 Function ................................ 317
Warning light ......................... 476
Warning message ................. 485
Active head restraints ............. 140
Active traction control ............ 306
Air conditioning filter .............. 442
Air conditioning system ............................ 332, 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 442
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 .............. 476
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 ............ 476, 483
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 131
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 317 Function ................................ 317
Warning light......................... 476
Warning message................. 485
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
Back window Back window......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Wattage ................................ 547
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