Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. CAUTION REGARDING INTERFERENCE WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES
CAUTION:
- People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas. The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.
- User of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.
- Ask your dealer for details for disabling the entry function (See page
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2. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
- After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
- When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal while performing repairs, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
3. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING TECHSTREAM
(a) When using the Techstream with the engine switch off, connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and the vehicle begins. Then select the vehicle type under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key. While using the Techstream, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the Techstream and the vehicle.
4. PRECAUTION FOR REGISTRATION
(a) If replacing any of the following parts, refer to the registration procedures
(See page ).
(1) Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)
(2) Steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU)
(3) Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly
(4) ECM
Parts Location
PARTS LOCATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
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Other materials:
Customize Parameters
CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS
1. CUSTOMIZE SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function)
HINT:
The following items can be customized.
NOTICE:
When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that
the function can be customized.
Record the current settings before customizing.
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4WD Control ECU Communication Stop Mode
DESCRIPTION
Detection Item
Symptom
Trouble Area
4WD Control ECU Communication Stop Mode
Either condition is met:
Communication stop for "Four Wheel Drive Control" is indicated
on the "Communication Bus C ...
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 will not start even when the starter motor operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause o ...
