Toyota Tacoma 2018 Owner's Manual page 199

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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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When "Smart Entry & Start System Check" is displayed on the multi-
information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
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If the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 537
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Operation of the engine switch
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If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.
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If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
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If the smart key system has been deactivated by a customized setting
→P. 611
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