Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the ACC
or ON position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.
Press the shift lock override button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.
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 wi ...
If you lose your keys
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Other materials:
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page
).
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting
the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSION
HINT:
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications
of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch (Position)
Engin ...
Engine Immobiliser System Circuit Short to Battery (B279A12)
DESCRIPTION
When the communication line (IMI - EFIO) between the ECM and certification ECU
(smart key ECU assembly) is stuck high, the ECM stores this DTC.
DTC Code
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
DTC Output Confirmation Operation
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