Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING TECHSTREAM
(a) When using the Techstream with the engine switch off to troubleshoot: Connect the Techstream to the DLC3, and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at 1.5 second or less intervals until communication between the Techstream and vehicle begins.
(b) After all DTCs are cleared, check if the trouble occurs again 6 seconds after turning the engine switch on (IG).
2. PRECAUTION FOR REGISTRATION
(a) If replacing any of the following parts, refer to the registration procedures
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NOTICE:
Any keys or ECUs for which registration has been performed cannot be reused.
(1) Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
(2) Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upr bracket assembly)
(3) Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
(b) After replacing the steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upr bracket assembly), confirm the lock/unlock operation of the steering lock.
Operation|
Steering Lock |
Operation Condition |
|---|---|
|
Locks |
With the engine switch off, open and close any door. |
|
Unlocks |
Turn the engine switch from off to on (ACC) or on (IG). |
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY
(a) Immediately after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable, the entry unlock function may not operate. If this occurs, the entry unlock function can be restored by performing a wireless door lock and unlock operation.
(b) When the battery is discharged, if the battery of another vehicle is used to jump start the engine, move the shift lever to P and open and close the driver door with the engine switch off before starting the engine.
(c) After the battery is removed and reinstalled, be sure to wait 10 seconds or more before the next engine start. The engine may not start immediately after the battery is reinstalled.
HINT:
- After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable, the engine may not start on the first attempt. If this occurs, turn the engine switch off. The engine will start normally from the second time onward.
- When the battery cable is disconnected and reconnected, the power source mode returns to the mode it was in before the battery cable was disconnected.
Parts Location
PARTS LOCATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
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System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
(a) The engine immobiliser system determines whether or not to enable starting
of the SFI system based on a comparison of the key ID cod ...
Other materials:
Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK
1. NOTICE WHEN CHECKING THE FOLLOWING
(a) Wireless door lock/unlock function:
This wireless door lock control function operates only when the following 3 conditions
are met:
(1) There is no key in the ignition key cylinder.
(2) All doors are closed.
(3) The power door lock sy ...
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
the extent required.
Adjust the seatback so that the
controls are easily operable.
Adjust the t ...
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This ...
