2022 TOYOTA TACOMA brake light

5097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
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.

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.
Interior
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(Flashes)
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5277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
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. 530)
● 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)
1
2
3
4

598What 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. 483)
●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. 483, 496)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 489)
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)

600Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 338, 344Air conditioning filter ............. 448
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 344
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 322 Function ................................ 322
Warning light ......................... 482
Warning message ................. 491
Active head restraints ............. 140
Active traction control ............ 311
Air conditioning filter .............. 448
Air conditioning system ............................ 338, 344
Air conditioning filter ............. 448
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 344
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 482
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 ............ 482, 489
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 131
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 322 Function ................................ 322
Warning light......................... 482
Warning message................. 491
Assist grips .............................. 388
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
AUTO LSD system................... 306
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 ........................ 365
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Back windowBack window ......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 465
Wattage ................................ 553
Battery ...................................... 428
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 530
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 328
Warning message ................. 490
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 291
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 360
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 425
Parking brake........................ 218
Warning buzzer..................... 482
Warning light ......................... 482
Warning message ................. 489
Brake assist ............................. 322
Brake Override System ........... 170
Break-in tips ............................. 171
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 291
Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 293
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 296 Camper information ................ 590
Care .................................. 402, 406
Aluminum wheels ................. 403
Exterior ................................. 402
Interior .................................. 406
Seat belts.............................. 407
Cargo capacity......................... 182
Cargo lamp
Light switch ........................... 355
Replacing light bulbs ............ 468
Certification label .................... 543
Chains ...................................... 329
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
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

604Alphabetical index
Emergency flashers ................ 472
EngineCompartment ........................ 419
Engine switch................ 201, 204
Hood ..................................... 417
How to start the engine......................... 201, 204
Identification number ............ 543
If the engine will not start ...... 526
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 201, 204
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Overheating .......................... 534
Engine coolant ......................... 423 Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 328
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 421 Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 421
Oil level warning message .... 492
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 490
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 328
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 201, 204
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 353
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 511
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 549
Brake .................................... 550
Power steering...................... 550
Washer ................................. 430
Fog lights ................................. 228 Replacing light bulbs ............ 463
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 553
Four-wheel drive system ........ 302
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights............... 354
Front seats ............................... 139 Adjustment............................ 139
Cleaning ............................... 406
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 145
Seat heaters ......................... 351
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs ............ 461
Wattage ................................ 553
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 553F

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Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 98
Off-road precautions ............... 332
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 545
Differential oil ........................ 548
Manual transmission oil ........ 549
Transfer oil ............................ 550
Opener Hood ..................................... 417
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 154 Adjusting and folding ............ 154
Blind spot monitor ................. 291
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 340, 347
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 98
Overhead console ................... 358
Overheating.............................. 534 Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist)....... 283
Parking brake........................... 218 Operation .............................. 218
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 483
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 496
Parking lights........................... 219 Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs .... 462, 468
Wattage ................................ 553
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 244 Pre-collision brake assist ...... 245
Pre-collision braking ............. 245
Pre-collision warning ............ 245
Warning light......................... 484
Personal lights......................... 354
Wattage ................................ 553
Power back window ................ 160
Power mode switch ................. 211
Power outlets ................... 375, 376
Power steering fluid ................ 426
Power windows ....................... 156 Jam protection function ........ 157
Operation .............................. 156
Power back window switch ................................. 160
Window lock switch .............. 156
Pre-Collision System (PCS).... 244
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Trip meters ................................. 98
Turn signal lights..................... 217Replacing light
bulbs ................... 462, 465, 468
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 553
USB charging ports ................. 381
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 374
Wattage ................................ 553
Vanity mirrors .......................... 374
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 543
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 322
Voice command system
*
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 322 Warning buzzers
Brake Override System ............................... 492
Brake system ....... ......... 482, 489
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 291
Crawl Control ........................ 319
Downshifting ......................... 214
Four-wheel drive control ....... 302
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
Key reminder ........................ 202
Light reminder....................... 222
Open door............................. 495
Open moon roof............ 164, 497
Parking brake ............... 483, 496
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 244
Reverse warning................... 216
Seat belt reminder ................ 483
Warning lights ........................... 93
ABS ...................................... 482
Brake system ....... ................. 482
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 257
Low fuel level ........................ 483
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator ..................... 483
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 482
Master warning light ............. 483
Parking brake indicator ......... 483
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 244
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 483
Seat belt reminder light......... 483
Slip indicator ......................... 483
SRS ...................................... 482
Tire pressure ........................ 484
Warning messages.................. 489
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”