2021 Toyota Tacoma Owner’s Manual

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma is a continuation of Toyota’s history in the midsize truck market. It has a mix of modern features and rugged durability. The Tacoma is appealing to both people who like to go on adventures and people who just want a car that can do a lot of different things. The 2021 Tacoma comes with a variety of engines, including a powerful V6 choice. This gives drivers the freedom to make their truck fit their needs, whether they want to tow, haul, or go off the beaten path. It has a well-made cabin with a lot of tech features, like a touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone integration, and advanced safety features. The 2021 Toyota Tacoma is still a trusted companion for those who want a capable and reliable midsize truck. It has a reputation for dependability that goes back generations.

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhale.

WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

• Important points while driving
  • Vehicles with a sliding type back window: Keep the back window closed.
  • If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back window (vehicles with a sliding type) is closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
  • Toyota does not recommend occupying the rear cargo area when it is fitted with a slide-in camper, camper shell or other type cover while the engine is running. This caution applies to both driving and stopped, or parked situa-tions with the engine running. Particular care should be taken to prevent exhaust gases from entering camper bodies, trailers or other enclosures on or around your vehicle. If exhaust fumes are detected, open all win-dows and thoroughly ventilate the area.
• When parking
  • If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a garage, stop the engine.
  • Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.
  • If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
  • Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
• Exhaust pipe
  The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.

Safety Connect

Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cel-lular technology to provide safety and security features to sub-scribers. Safety Connect is supported by Toyota’s designated response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select, telematics hardware-equipped vehicles. By using the Safety Connect service, you are agreeing to be bound by the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement and its Terms and Conditions, as in effect and amended from time to time, a current copy of which is available at Toyota.com in the United States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada. All use of the Safety Connect service is subject to such then-applicable Terms and Conditions.

• System components
  1. Microphone
  2. LED light indicators
  3. “SOS” button
• Services
  Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
  • Automatic Collision Notification*
    Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency ser-vice providers. (P. 75) *: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2
  • Stolen Vehicle Location
    Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft. (P. 75)
  • Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
    Connects drivers to response-center support. (P. 75)
  • Enhanced Roadside Assistance
    Provides drivers various on-road assistance. (P. 76)
• Subscription
  After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agree-ment and are enrolled, you can begin receiving services. A variety of subscription terms are available for purchase. Contact your Toyota dealer, call the following appropriate Customer Experi-ence Center or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further subscription details.
  • The United States
    1- 800-331-4331
  • Canada
    1- 888-869-6828
  • Puerto Rico
    1- 877-855-8377
• Safety Connect Services Information
  • Phone calls using the vehicle’s Bluetooth® technology will not be possible when Safety Connect is active and in use.
  • Safety Connect is available on select Toyota models (in the contiguous United States only). Contact with the Safety Connect response center is dependent upon the telematics device being in operative condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite signal reception, which can limit the ability to reach the response center or receive emergency service sup-port. Enrollment and Telematics Subscription Service Agreement are required. A variety of subscription terms are available; charges vary by sub-scription term selected and location.
  • Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Location are available in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, Puerto Rico and Canada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance are available in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
  • Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and Enhanced Road Assistance are not available in the U.S. Virgin Islands. For vehicles first sold in the U.S. Virgin Islands, no Safety Connect services will function in or outside the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the Telecommuni-cations Act and the device is not TTY compatible.
• Languages
  The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multiple languages. The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English, Spanish, and French. Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.
• When contacting the response center
  You may be unable to contact the response center if the network is busy.

Safety Connect LED light Indicators
When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the red indi-cator light comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator light comes on, indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage conditions:

• Green indicator light on = Active service
• Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
• Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction (contact your Toyota dealer)
• No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active

Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to automatically call the response center. The responding agent receives the vehicle’s location and attempts to speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emergency. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automati-cally treats the call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emer-gency services provider to describe the situation, and requests that assistance be sent to the location.

Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local author-ities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing a police report, call the Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331 in the United States, 1-877-855-8377 in Puerto Rico or 1-888- 869-6828 in Canada, and follow the prompts for Safety Con-nect to initiate this service. In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a stolen vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under certain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com in the United States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.

Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent will determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required. If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent that you are not experiencing an emergency.

Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already included warranty-based Toyota roadside service. Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs, such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the Enhanced Roadside Assistance services and their limitations, please see the Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at Toyota.com in the United States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.

Safety information for Safety Connect
Important! Read this information before using Safety Connect.

Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-power radio transmitter and receiver. It receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wire-less phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety stan-dards previously set by the following U.S. and international standards bodies.

• ANSI (American National Standards Institute) C95.1 [1992]
• NCRP (National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure-ment) Report 86 [1986]
• ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) [1996]

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic eval-uations of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120 scientists, engi-neers, and physicians from universities, and government health agencies and industries reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). The design of Safety Connect complies with the FCC guidelines in addition to those standards.

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