Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) 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:
Transfer System
Precaution
PRECAUTION
Before disassembly, clean the transfer assembly and remove any deposited
sand and mud to prevent it from entering the transfer during disassembly
and assembly.
When removing any light alloy parts such as the transfer covers, do
not pry them off with a ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
(a) This method uses a refrigerant recovery unit set to locate problem areas.
Read the refrigerant pressure when the test conditions are established.
Test conditions:
Temperature at the air inlet with the air recirculation ...
Engine Immobiliser System Incorrect Assembly (B279C95)
DESCRIPTION
This code is stored when an ECM that is incompatible with the engine immobiliser
system is installed to the vehicle.
DTC Code
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
DTC Output Confirmation Operation
B279C95
An ECM ...
