Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual: Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
Center panel
■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Headlight indicator
Tail light indicator
Security indicator
Shift position and shift range indicators
Shift position and shift range indicators
Cruise control indicator
Slip indicator
VSC OFF indicator
TRAC OFF indicator
Downhill assist control system indicator
RSCA OFF indicator
Active traction control system
indicator
AUTO LSD indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
4LO indicator
Rear differential lock indicator
AIR BAG ON indicator
AIR BAG OFF indicator
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the ON position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*5: For 2WD models, even though there is no function of deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover, the RSCA OFF indicator turns on briefly when the engine switch is turned to the ON position. But this is not a malfunction.
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.
Gauges and meters
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the engine switch is
in the ON position.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehi ...
Other materials:
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from
starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board
computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashe ...
Air conditioning system
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will
blow ambient temperature air or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to the MAX A/C ...
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the ...