Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Indicators and warning lights

Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual / When driving / Gauges and meters / 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

■ Indicators

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.

Headlight high beam indicator Turn signal indicator

Headlight indicator Headlight high beam indicator

Tail light indicator Headlight indicator

Security indicator Tail light indicator

Shift position and shift range indicators Security indicator

Shift position and shift range indicators

Cruise control indicator Shift position and shift range indicators

Slip indicator Cruise control indicator

VSC OFF indicator Slip indicator

TRAC OFF indicator VSC OFF indicator

Downhill assist control system indicator TRAC OFF indicator

RSCA OFF indicator Downhill assist control system indicator

Active traction control system RSCA OFF indicator

Active traction control system indicator

Four-wheel drive indicator AUTO LSD indicator

4LO indicator Four-wheel drive indicator

Rear differential lock indicator 4LO indicator

AIR BAG ON indicator Rear differential lock indicator

AIR BAG OFF indicator AIR BAG ON indicator

■ Warning lights 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

*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

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