2022 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay ca lm
and perform the following actions:
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Indicates the following: • The brake fluid level is low; or,
• The brake system is malfunctioning
*1.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)

4907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped)
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high.A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until
the message and light go off.
If the message and light go off, you may
start the vehicle again.
If the message and light do not go off, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high. A buzzer also sounds.
 P. 534
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low. A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

4917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates a malfunction in:• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in: • The VSC system;
• Trailer Sway Control system (if equipped);
• The TRAC system;
• The hill-start assist control system (ifequipped);
• The active traction control system (if equipped);
• The AUTO LSD system; or
• The Crawl Control system (if equipped)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the tire pressure moni-
toring system.
The tire pressure warning light comes on after
flashing for 1 minute.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(Flashes and then
remains on)

4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem.Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar
cruise control system.
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override
System. A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(2GR-FKS engine only)
Indicates that the engine oil level is low.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if
necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a level surface and
check to see if the message disappears.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

4937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals
are being depressed simultaneously, and the
Brake Override System is operating. (
P. 170)
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress
the brake pedal.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the tire inflation pressure is low.
 Check the tire inflation pressure, and
adjust to the appropriate level.
(Canada only)
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid.
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately
3.2 gal. (12.0 L, 2.6 Imp.gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

4947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(4WD models only)
Indicates that the transfer mode may not suc-
cessfully change.
Operate the front-wheel drive control
switch again. ( P. 302)
(4WD models only)
Indicates that the front differential oil temperature
is too high.
Drop your speed or stop the vehicle until
the message and light go off. If the mes-
sage and light do not go off, contact your
Toyota dealer.
(4WD models only)
Indicates that the front differential oil temperature
is too high.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to
“2WD” ( P. 302) and drop your speed or
stop the vehicle until the message and light
go off. If the message and light do not go
off, contact your Toyota dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Crawl Control is canceled while
in use. A buzzer also sounds.
 Use the Crawl Control under the proper
operating conditions. (P. 317)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

4957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully
closed.The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not
yet fully closed.
 Make sure that all the doors are closed.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the hood is not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the hood is not yet
fully closed.
 Close the hood.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist.
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

4967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged.If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the parking brake is
still engaged.
 Release the parking brake.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that a Blind Spot Monitor sensor or the
surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or cov-
ered with ice.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot
Monitor) system. A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(Flashes)