Toyota 2016 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 192

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4-2. Driving procedures
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Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.
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Electronic key battery depletion
P. 106
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Conditions affecting operation
P. 124
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Note for the entry function
P. 125
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If the engine does not start
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The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 69)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P. "Shift to P Position" will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
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Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
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When the steering lock cannot be released
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the
engine switch while turning the steering
wheel left and right.
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Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor
may be suspended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short
period of time. In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about
10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
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