2021 TOYOTA TACOMA ignition

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

597Alphabetical index
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electronic key .......................... 112Battery-saving function ......... 133
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 522
Replacing the battery ............ 445
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 522
If the engine will not start ...... 520
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water ..................... 469
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 524
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 476
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 476
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 483
If you have a flat tire ............. 505
If you think something is wrong .............................. 474
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 467
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 470
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528 Emergency flashers ................ 466
Engine
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch ............... 201, 204
Hood ..................................... 411
How to start the engine ........................ 201, 204
Identification number ............ 537
If the engine will not start ...... 520
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 201, 204
Immobilizer system .. ............... 78
Overheating .......................... 528
Engine coolant......................... 417 Capacity................................ 541
Checking............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 415 Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 415
Oil level warning message.... 486
Oil pressure warning message............................. 484
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 323
Engine switch (ignition switch) ............ 201, 204
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 347
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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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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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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605Alphabetical index
Headlight switch.................... 219
Ignition switch ............... 201, 204
Intuitive parking assist .......... 283
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ........................ 257
Light switches ....................... 219
Moon roof switches ............... 162
Multi-terrain Select switches.............................. 308
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 334, 341
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 154
Power door lock switch ......... 121
Power mode switch............... 211
Power outlet main switch ...... 370
Power window switches ........ 156
Rear differential lock switch ................................. 303
Seat heater switches ............ 345
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 427
Turn signal lights................... 217
VSC off switch ...... 301, 318, 319
Window lock switch............... 156
Windshield wipers
and washer switch .............. 229
Wireless charger switch ........ 377 Tachometer ................................ 98
Tail lights.................................. 219
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Wattage ................................ 547
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ........... 127
Tailgate ................................. 126
Talk switch
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Telephone switches*
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Tire inflation pressure............. 436 Maintenance data ................. 545
Warning light......................... 478
Warning message......... 485, 487
Tire information ....................... 551 Glossary ............................... 557
Size....................................... 553
Tire identification number ..... 552
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 555
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 426
Initializing .............................. 427
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters ........................ 426
Registering ID codes ............ 428
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 427
Warning light......................... 478
Warning message......... 485, 487
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