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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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Intermittent function) (a) Remove the steering column cover. (b) Check the front wiper intermittent operation. Text in Illustration *a Component with harness connected (Windshield Wiper Sw ...

Test Mode Procedure
TEST MODE PROCEDURE 1. WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR LIGHT INITIAL CHECK (a) When the ignition switch is turned ON, check that the ABS warning, brake warning, and slip indicator lights come on for approximately 3 seconds. HINT: When the brake fluid level is low, the brake warning light c ...

Steering Angle Sensor Internal Circuit (C1433)
DESCRIPTION Steering angle sensor (spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly) signals are sent to the skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid) via the CAN communication system. When there is a malfunction in the CAN communication system, it is detected by the steering angle sensor (spiral cabl ...