Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Safety information

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 comp ...

Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows: Sit upright and well back in the seat. Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached and easily depressed to t ...

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If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting procedure (→P. 141) or releasing the steering lock (→P. 142), confirm the following points. ■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates normally. One of the following may be the cause o ...

Short to GND in Immobiliser System Power Source Circuit (B278A)
DESCRIPTION When there is a short to GND in the power supply for the transponder key amplifier of the engine switch, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) stores this DTC. DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area DTC Output Confirmation ...

Lost Communication with ECM (U0100,U0142,U0155)
DESCRIPTION DTC No. DTC Detecting Condition Trouble Area U0100 No communication with ECM CAN communication system ECM U0142 No communication with main body ECU ...