Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/ M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle.
■ Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
● When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be completely set.
● When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”. It is recommended ...
Other materials:
Hazard Warning Switch Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The combination meter assembly receives information signals from the telltale
light assembly (hazard warning signal switch).
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following
inspection procedur ...
TRAC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
In 2WD mode:
Operation of the VSC OFF switch changes the vehicle between normal mode,
TRAC OFF mode (AUTO LSD mode) and VSC OFF mode. During normal mode, pressing
the VSC OFF switch for a short amount of time changes the vehicle to TRAC
OFF mode (AUTO LSD mode), TR ...
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections.
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury observe
the ...
