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:

Off-road precautions (4WD models and PreRunner)
This vehicle has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Off-road vehicle feature ● Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than o ...

Acceleration Sensor Stuck Malfunction (C1232,C1243,C1245)
DESCRIPTION The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) receives signals from the yaw rate and acceleration sensor (airbag sensor assembly) via the CAN communication system. The airbag sensor assembly has a built-in acceleration sensor and detects the vehicle condition. If there is troub ...

Pattern Select Switch Power Mode Circuit
DESCRIPTION The ECM memory contains the programs for the normal and PWR shift patterns. By following the programs corresponding to the signals from the pattern select switch assembly, park/neutral position switch and other various sensors, the ECM switches the shift solenoid valves on and off, ...