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Your 4th Gen Tacoma's power tailgate is one of those features you'll wonder how you lived without. Motorized opening and closing from your key fob, interior switch, tail light buttons, or the tailgate handle itself. Whether you're loading groceries with full hands or dealing with a heavy...

Your 4th Gen Tacoma includes something called the Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS), a safeguard specifically designed for medical emergencies. If you suddenly become unable to drive due to a medical event, the system automatically slows your truck down and brings it to a stop within your...

Your 2024+ Tacoma comes with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, and the good news is nearly every system can be customized to match how you drive. Here's your complete guide to adjusting TSS settings, instrument cluster options, and trailer configurations. (Reference: Owner's Manual, pg. 643-644, 104)...

This thread consolidates information from pages 235-236 of your Tacoma Owner's Manual, explaining how the Automatic High Beam system works, when to expect automatic switching, and how to safely operate this driver assistance feature. Automatic High Beams, AHB Activation, Night Driving Features...

Road Sign Assist is one of those features you might not think about until it alerts you to a speed limit or a Do Not Enter sign. Here's everything you need to know about how it works, when it might fail, and how to customize it. (Reference: Owner's Manual, pg. 281-283, 644) RSA Features, Road...

This thread expands on pages 275-279 and 643 of your owner's manual, consolidating scattered information about Proactive Driving Assist into a comprehensive reference guide. PDA is a new safety feature in Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, introduced with the 2024+ generation of the Toyota Tacoma. ---...

Lane Departure Alert (LDA) is one of the major safety upgrades in the 4th Gen Tacoma. Here's everything you need to know about how it works, when it activates, and how to customize it to your preferences. (Reference: Owner's Manual, pg. 269-273, 643) Lane Departure Alert, LDA Settings, TSS...

Wondering how Lane Tracing Assist works on your 2024+ Tacoma? Here's everything you need to know about this highway assistance feature, including when it works best, what to watch for, and how to use it safely. (Reference: Owner's Manual, pg. 264-267) Lane Tracing Assist, LTA Operation...

Want to make highway driving easier and less tiring? Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) is one of the best features in the 4th Gen Tacoma - it maintains your speed and automatically adjusts following distance from vehicles ahead. Here's everything you need to know to use it safely and...

The Pre-Collision System (PCS) is one of the most important safety features on your 2024+ Tacoma - part of Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. Whether you're new to the system or want to configure it for your driving style, here's what it does, how it works, and what to realistically expect. (Reference...

Your Tacoma comes loaded with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 - a suite of driver assistance features designed to help you stay safe on the road. Here's what you need to know about what TSS 3.0 does, when it works best, when it doesn't, and critical situations where you'll want to disable it...

Buying new tires, checking specs, or just trying to understand what all those numbers and letters on your sidewalls mean? Here's everything you need to know about tire specifications and quality ratings for your 4th Gen Tacoma. (Reference: Owner's Manual, pg. 620, 625-628) Tire Sizes, Tire...

This thread expands on tire treadwear inspection and replacement guidance from your owner's manual. Tire treadwear monitoring is one of the most critical preventive maintenance skills for a 4th Gen Tacoma owner. Proper tread depth directly affects wet weather traction, ABS/Stability system...

Everything you need to know about maintaining your spare tire - from checking pressure to understanding when it's safe to use. This guide pulls together information scattered across your manual into one place. (Reference: Owner's Manual, pg. 532, 594, 620) Spare Tire Safety, Temporary Spare...

Wheels take a beating. Road salt, brake dust, and debris build up over time. Your 4th Gen Tacoma's aluminum wheels need proper care to maintain their finish and keep the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) working correctly. Here's everything you need to know about cleaning, maintaining, and...