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:

Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 1. READ DATA LIST HINT: Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or sig ...

Downhill Assist Control system
The downhill assist control system helps to prevent excessive speed on steep downhill descents. ■ System operation The system will operate when the vehicle is traveling under 15 mph (25 km/h) and the front-wheel drive control switch is in the L4 position. Press the DAC switch. The ind ...

Theft Deterrent System Unexpectedly Sets Itself
DESCRIPTION A situation in which the theft deterrent system unexpectedly sets itself can be caused when the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) cannot detect whether a door is open or closed. If the theft deterrent system unexpectedly sets itself, there may be a malfunction in a court ...