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 ...

Other materials:

Steering Angle Sensor Output Malfunction (C1434)
DESCRIPTION Steering angle sensor signals are input to the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) via the CAN communication system. HINT: When a malfunction occurs in the communication line to the steering angle sensor, U0126 is output. If a DTC related to the CAN communication line is ou ...

Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT FRONT SEAT CUSHION HEATER ASSEMBLY (a) Check the operation of the front seat cushion heater assembly. (1) Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the front seat cushion heater assembly. OK: Connection ...

AUTO LSD system
The AUTO LSD system aids traction by using the traction control system to control engine performance and braking when one of the rear wheels begins to spin. The system should be used only when one of the rear wheels spinning occurs in a ditch or rough surface. ■ System operation The sys ...