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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Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM CHECK DLC3 (a) Check the DLC3. Click here FUNCTION OF WARNING INDICATOR AND MESSAGE (a) If the lane departure alert system is not functioning properly, the driver is warned by the lane departure alert indicator and multi-information display warning message on the combinat ...

Tachometer Malfunction
DESCRIPTION In this circuit, the meter CPU receives engine speed signals from the ECM using the CAN communication system (CAN V1 Bus). The meter CPU displays the engine speed calculated based on the data received from the ECM. WIRING DIAGRAM PROCEDURE 1. CHECK CAN CO ...

On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision) (a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ). (b) With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad ...