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:

Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK 1. CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function) OPERATION NOTICE: Make sure that the smart key system (for Entry Function) has not been canceled before performing this inspection. (a) Check the entry unlock function (driver door). (1) Perform a wireless lock operation to lock t ...

Monitor Drive Pattern
MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN 1. TEST MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN FOR ECT CAUTION: Perform this drive pattern on a level surface and strictly observe the posted speed limits and traffic laws while driving. HINT: Performing this drive pattern is one method to simulate the ECM (ECT) malfunction detection c ...

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Components COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION Inspection INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (a) Partially immerse the engine coolant temperature sensor in water and warm up the water. (b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table bel ...