Toyota Tacoma (2023 year). Manual in english - page 5

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1-3. Theft deterrent system

1

For safet

y and s

ecurity

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

■

Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:

●

Nobody is in the vehicle.

●

The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.

●

No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an
inside lock button.

●

The  battery  is  recharged  or  replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle locks the door and the alarm is acti-
vated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the
door.

●

When recharging or replacing the battery.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly

Do  not  modify  or  remove  the  system.  If  modified  or  removed,  the  proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems. 
For  the  purpose  of  explanation,  the  following  illustration  dis-
plays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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2

Instrument cluster

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.

Warning lights

*

1

(U.S.A.)

Brake  system  warning
light (



P. 482)

*

5

(Flashes 

rapidly)

Rear  differential  lock
indicator (



P. 483)

*

1

(Canada)

Brake  system  warning
light (



P. 482)

(Flashes)
(4WD models)

Low  speed  four-wheel
drive indicator (



P. 483)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction 

indicator

lamp (



P. 482)

Low  fuel  level  warning
light (



P. 483, 493)

*

1

(Canada)

Malfunction 

indicator

lamp (



P. 482)

Seat  belt  reminder  light
(



P. 483)

*

1

SRS warning light 
(



P. 482)

(U.S.A.)

Parking  brake  indicator
(



P. 483)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light 
(



P. 482)

(Canada)

Parking  brake  indicator
(



P. 483)

*

1

(Canada)

ABS warning light 
(



P. 482)

*

1

Master  warning  light
(



P. 483)

*

1, 2

Slip indicator (



P. 483)

*

1, 5

Tire  pressure  warning
light (



P. 484)

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*

1

: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position

(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehicles
with  a  smart  key  system)  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is  being  per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
for details.

*

1, 3, 5

PCS warning light 
(



P. 484)

*

4

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light 
(



P. 491)

*

2, 4, 5

(Yellow)

LDA indicator (



P. 484)

*

4

(Canada)

ABS warning light 
(



P. 491)

*

4

(U.S.A.)

Brake  system  warning
light (



P. 489)

*

2, 4

Slip indicator (



P. 491)

*

4

(Canada)

Brake  system  warning
light (



P. 489)

*

4, 5

Tire  pressure  warning
light (



P. 491)

*

4

Automatic  transmission
fluid  temperature  warn-
ing light (



P. 490)

*

4

Brake  Override  System/
Drive-Start Control warn-
ing light 
(



P. 492, 493, 503)

*

4

High engine coolant tem-
perature warning light
(



P. 490)

*

4

Low  engine  oil  level
warning light (



P. 492)

*

4

Low  engine  oil  pressure
warning light (



P. 490)

*

4

(Canada 

only)

Low  windshield  washer
fluid warning light 
(



P. 493)

*

4

Charging  system  warn-
ing light (



P. 490)

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2

Instrument cluster

*

2

: The light comes on to indicate a malfunction.

*

3

: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

*

4

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

5

: If equipped

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems. 

Indicators

Turn signal indicator 
(



P. 218)

*

2

VSC off indicator
(



P. 307, 324, 325)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator 
(



P. 220)

*

2

“TRAC OFF” indicator 
(



P. 324, 325)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator 
(



P. 220)

*

4, 9

Active  traction  control
system indicator 
(



P. 312)

Headlight  high  beam
indicator (



P. 222)

(4WD models)

Four-wheel  drive  indica-
tor (



P. 303)

*

9

Automatic  high  beam
indicator (



P. 224)

*

2, 9

Rear  differential  lock
indicator (



P. 309)

*

9

Fog light indicator 
(



P. 229)

*

4

Cruise control indicator 
(



P. 275, 280)

*

1

Power  mode  indicator
(



P. 212)

*

4, 9

Dynamic  radar  cruise
control indicator 
(



P. 271)

*

4

Cruise  control  “SET”
indicator (



P. 275, 280)

*

2

“AUTO  LSD”  indicator
(



P. 307)

*

2, 3

Slip indicator 
(



P. 307, 312, 318, 324)

*

2, 9, 10

PCS warning light 
(



P. 249)

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*

1

: Vehicles with an automatic transmission.

*

2

: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position

(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehicles
with  a  smart  key  system)  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is  being  per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
for details.

*

3

: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

*

4

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

5

: When  the  outside  temperature  is  approximately  37°F  (3°C)  or  lower,  the

indicator will flash for 10 times, then comes on.

*

4, 9

(Green)

LDA indicator (



P. 262)

*

4, 9

Crawl Control indicator 
(



P. 318)

(4WD models)

Low  speed  four-wheel
drive indicator (



P. 303)

*

4, 5

Low  outside  tempera-
ture indicator (



P. 98)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 
(



P. 219)

*

6, 7, 9

BSM  outside  rear  view
mirror indicator 
(



P. 292)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator 
(



P. 219)

*

8, 9

Security indicator 
(



P. 78, 88)

*

4, 9

Multi-terrain  Select  indi-
cator (



P. 314)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicators 
(



P. 48)

*

2, 8

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2

Instrument cluster

*

6

: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators

illuminate in the following situations:

• When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a

smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehicles  with  a  smart  key
system) while the BSM main switch is set to ON.

• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in the

“ON”  position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds. 
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.

*

7

: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.

*

8

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

*

9

: If equipped

*

10

: The light comes on when the system is turned off.

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning light does not come on 

Should a  safety  system light  such as  the ABS and  SRS  warning  light  not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.

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Gauges and meters

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Outside temperature

Displays  the  outside  temperature  within  the  range  of  -40°F  (-40°C)  to
122°F  (50°C).  Low  outside  temperature  indicator  comes  on  when  the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed.

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data. (



P. 103)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction. (



P. 489)

Odometer/trip meter



P. 99

Shift position and shift range (vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion)

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. (



P. 211)

“ODO/TRIP” and instrument panel light control button



P. 99

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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2

Instrument cluster

Pressing  the  button  switches  the
display between the odometer, trip
meters, and a blank display.

■

Odometer

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

■

Trip meter A

*

/trip meter B

*

Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis-
play different distances independently.

*

: Press and hold the button to reset.

■

Blank display

A blank screen is displayed.

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the button.

Darker
Brighter

Changing the odometer and trip meter display

Instrument panel light control

1

2

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■

The multi-information display illuminate when

Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

The brightness of the instrument panel lights

When  the  tail  lights  are  turned  on,  the  display’s  brightness  will  be  reduced
slightly  unless  the  meter  brightness  level  adjustment  is  set  to  the  brightest
setting.

■

Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/

exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. 
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

■

Liquid crystal display

Small  spots  or  light  spots  may  appear  on  the  display. This  phenomenon  is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.

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WARNING

■

The information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. 
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear
number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down-
shift  again,  causing  rapid  and  excessive  engine  braking  and  possibly  an
accident resulting in personal death or injury.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the engine and its components

●

Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.

●

The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in  the  red  zone  (H).  In  this  case,  immediately  stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (



P. 534)

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Multi-information display

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehi-
cle data.

●

Menu icons
Displays  the  following  informa-
tion  when  an  icon  is  selected.

(



P. 103)

Some of the information may be
displayed 

automatically

depending on the situation.

Drive information

Select to display various drive data. (



P. 103)

Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.

• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)

Audio system-linked display

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter
using the meter control switches.

Vehicle information (if equipped)

Select to display various vehicle information. (



P. 104)

Warning message display

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a
malfunction is detected. (



P. 489)

Settings display

Select to change the meter display settings. (



P. 105)

Display contents

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■

Operating the meter control switches

Select an item/change pages
Press: Enters/Sets
Press and hold: Resets
Switch  menu/Displays  the
top screen
Returns  to  the  previous
screen

●

Average fuel economy

*

1, 2

/Tank average fuel economy

*

1

/Trip aver-

age fuel economy

*

1

Displays  the  average  fuel  consumption  since  the  function  was
reset, the vehicle was refueled, and the engine was started, respec-
tively

Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

●

Distance to empty

*

1

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining, the distance driven after the engine
was started and the distance since the function was reset, respec-
tively.

• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As

a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played. 

• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may

not be updated. 
When refueling, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles
without a smart key system) or off (vehicles with a smart key system). If
the vehicle is refueled without turning the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  off  (vehicles  with  a
smart key system), the display may not be updated.

●

Current fuel economy

*

1

Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

●

Trip elapsed time

*

1

/Elapsed time

*

1, 2

Displays  the  engine  was  started  and  the  elapsed  time  since  the
function was reset, respectively

1

2

3

4

Drive information

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●

Trip average speed

*

1

/Average speed

*

1, 2

Displays  the  engine  was  started  and  the  average  vehicle  speed
since the function was reset, respectively

●

Trip distance

*

1

/Distance

*

1, 2

Displays the engine was started and the distance since the function
was reset, respectively

●

Digital speedometer

*

1

●

Display off

*

1

A blank screen is displayed

*

1

: Can be registered to Drive information 1 through 3.

*

2

: Resetting procedures:

• Select  a  function  to  be  reset  using  the  meter  control  switch  and  then

press and hold the center button to reset.

• If there is more than one function that can be reset, check boxes will be

displayed next to the functions.

●

Clinometer (if equipped)
Displays the longitudinal and lateral inclination of the vehicle.

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped)



P. 258

●

Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)



P. 266

●

Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)



P. 284

●

Multi-terrain select (if equipped)



P. 314

●

Crawl control (if equipped)



P. 318

●

Tire inflation pressure (if equipped)



P. 432

Vehicle information

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■

Changing the settings

Select 

 using the meter control switch.

Select an item and then set it with the center button.

■

Customizable items

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped) (→P. 245)

• PCS

Select to enable/disable the PCS (Pre-Collision System) function.

• Sensitivity

Select to set up the PCS (Pre-Collision System) sensitivity.

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped) (→P. 258)

• LDA sensitivity

Select to set up the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) sensitivity.

• Sway warning

Select to enable/disable the Sway warning function.

• Sway warning sensitivity

Select to set up the sway warning sensitivity.

●

Language
Select to change the language on the display.

●

Units
Select to change the  unit of  measure for fuel consumption and
temperature.

●

Drive information 1 through 3
Select  to  select  up  to  2  items  that  will  be  displayed  on  a  Drive
information screen, up to 3 Drive information screens can be set.

●

Pop-up display
Select to set the following pop-up displays, which may appear in
some situations, on/off.

• Instrument panel brightness adjustment display
• Route  guidance  display  of  the  navigation  system-linked  sys-

tem

• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
• Shift position display (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Settings display

1

2