2021 TOYOTA TACOMA instrument panel

4016-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. U se a sponge
or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obt ained by keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.
■ Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge . Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cut s.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
● Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components, etc., to malfunction or catch
fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle i nterior wet.
( P. 38)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or no t function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (esp ecially instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect
off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading t o an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

4026-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
● Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended perio ds of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with Toyota
Safety Sense P)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not to uch the lens.
( P. 237)

4486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Checking and replacing fuses
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the
cover off.
Under the instrument panel
Remove the cover.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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5378-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for you r
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle .
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on t he Certification Label.
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
Vehicle identification
Access Cab modelsDouble Cab models
2TR-FE engine2GR-FKS engine

595Alphabetical index
Battery ...................................... 422If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 524
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 323
Warning message ................. 484
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 289
Bluetooth
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Bottle holders .......................... 354
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 419
Parking brake........................ 218
Warning buzzer..................... 476
Warning light ......................... 476
Warning message ................. 483
Brake assist ............................. 317
Brake Override System ........... 170
Break-in tips ............................. 171
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 289
Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 291
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 294
Camper information ................ 583
Care................................... 396, 400 Aluminum wheels.................. 397
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 400
Seat belts .............................. 401
Cargo capacity ......................... 182
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 349
Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Certification label .................... 537
Chains....................................... 324 Child restraint system............... 54
Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 63, 64
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...... 61, 62
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 63
Installing CRS with top tether strap........ 66, 68
Child safety ................................ 53 Airbag precautions.................. 39
Battery precautions............... 527
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 165
Power back window precautions......................... 161
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window precautions ... 158
Rear door child-protector ...... 123
Removed wireless remote control/electronic key
battery precautions............. 447
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 57
Seat heater precautions ....... 345
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

599Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 408
IdentificationEngine................................... 537
Tire........................................ 552
Vehicle .................................. 537
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 ................................ 547
Intuitive parking assist............ 283
Function ................................ 283
Warning message ................. 489
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 512
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 506
Jack handle .............................. 510
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 ................. 522
If you lose your keys ............. 115
Ignition switch ............... 201, 204
Key number plate ................. 112
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Mechanical key ..................... 114
Replacing the battery............ 445
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
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

600Alphabetical index
License plate lightsLight switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 460
Wattage ................................ 547
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 451
Wattage ................................ 547
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
Personal lights ...................... 348
Replacing light bulbs............. 451
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Vanity lights .......................... 368
Wattage ................................ 547
Load capacity........................... 182
Lock steering column ............. 149
Luggage compartment features .................................. 358
Luggage storage box .............. 355
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 409
General maintenance ........... 405
Maintenance data ................. 534
Maintenance requirements ... 403
Resetting the maintenance required remainder light
or message........................ 404 Malfunction indicator lamp..... 476
Manual air conditioning
system.................................... 332
Manual transmission............... 215
Master warning light ....... 477, 483
Meter Indicators ................................ 95
Instrument panel light
control .................................. 99
Meters..................................... 98
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning lights ......................... 93
Warning message................. 483
Meter control switches ........... 103
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ......... 334, 341
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Vanity mirrors ....................... 368
Moon roof ................................. 162 Jam protection function ........ 163
Operation .............................. 162
Multi-information display........ 102 Customizing vehicle
features .............................. 105
Driving information................ 103
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 265
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 257
Navigation system-linked...... 102
Settings display .................... 105
Switching the display ............ 103
Warning message................. 483
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 317
Multi-terrain Select .................. 308
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