2024+ Tacoma - Customizing Driver Assist Settings

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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)

TSS 3.0 Settings, Driver Assist Customization, Toyota Safety Sense, Tacoma Settings Menu​

Your Tacoma has Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0, an integrated suite of driver assistance technologies. Each system can be customized to match your driving preferences through the My Settings menu on your instrument cluster.

Key Point: Some settings are interconnected—adjusting one setting may affect related features within the TSS ecosystem.

Accessing Customization Settings​

All driver assist customization is performed through your instrument cluster display using the steering wheel multi-information display (MID) controls. Navigate to the Settings menu to find all available customization options.

Lights Customization​

Basic vehicle lighting settings can be personalized:

• Light reminder buzzer: Default: On | Customization: Off
• Daytime running lights: Default: On (except Canada) | Customization: On/Off
• Welcome lamp (if equipped): Default: On | Customization: Off

Source: Page 643

Pre-Collision System (PCS) Customization​

The Pre-Collision System helps prevent or mitigate frontal collisions with two customizable parameters:

• Pre-Collision System ON/OFF: Activate or deactivate the entire PCS system
• Warning timing: Options: Later / Default / Earlier. Choose when you receive collision warnings. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.

Important Note: PCS cannot be fully disabled because it is integral to Adaptive Cruise Control functionality. You can adjust settings, but the system runs in the background for cruise control safety.

Source: Page 643 (See manual page 253 for detailed PCS operation)

Lane Departure Alert (LDA) Customization​

Lane Departure Alert monitors your vehicle's lane position with three customizable parameters:

• Lane Departure Alert system ON/OFF: Activate or deactivate the entire LDA system
• Alert timing: Options: Default / Earlier. Choose how soon you receive lane departure alerts. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.
• Alert options: Options: Vibration / Audible. Select whether alerts are delivered as steering wheel vibration or audio. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.

Distinction Note: Lane Departure Alert (LDA) is a warning system, separate from Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), which is active steering assistance that only engages when cruise control is active. These features have independent customization settings.

Source: Page 643 (See manual page 269 for detailed LDA operation)

Driver Break Suggestion​

This system encourages rest when it detects signs of driver fatigue:

• Driver break suggestion ON/OFF: Activate or deactivate the system

Source: Page 643 (See manual page 269)

Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) Customization​

Proactive Driving Assist provides gentle braking and steering input when hazards are detected:

• Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) ON/OFF: Activate or deactivate the entire PDA system (if equipped)
• Support sensitivity: Options: Low / Mid / High. Adjust how aggressive or conservative the assist level is. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings (if equipped).

New in TSS 3.0: Unlike Lane Tracing Assist which only works with cruise control, PDA is active whenever the vehicle is driven. This is a significant change for owners upgrading from 3rd Gen Tacomas.

Brake Feel Note: PDA applies light braking input for various driving conditions, which can make the brake pedal feel inconsistent. Toggle PDA off and make a few stops to verify if the brake feel is affected by this system rather than a mechanical issue.

Source: Page 643 (See manual page 275 for detailed PDA operation)

Road Sign Assist (RSA) Customization​

Road Sign Assist helps you stay informed about posted speed limits and other road signs with four customizable parameters:

• Road Sign Assist ON/OFF: Activate or deactivate the entire RSA system (if equipped)
• Excess speed notification method: Options: None / Visual / Visual & Audible. Choose how you're alerted when exceeding posted speed limits. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.
• Other notifications method: Options: None / Visual / Visual & Audible. Choose how you're alerted about other road signs. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.
• Excess speed notification level: Options: 5 mph (10 km/h) / 3 mph (5 km/h) / 1 mph (2 km/h). Set the threshold above posted limit when alerts activate. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.

Source: Page 644 (See manual page 281 for detailed RSA operation)

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) Customization​

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control maintains a preset following distance from the vehicle ahead with three customizable parameters:

• Acceleration setting: Options: High / Mid / Low. Adjust how quickly the vehicle accelerates to return to set speed. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.
• Guide message: Options: ON / OFF. Enable or disable on-screen guidance from the cruise control system. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.
• Curve speed reduction: Options: High / Mid / Low / OFF. Adjust how aggressively the system reduces speed for curves detected ahead. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.

Cruise Control Modes: First press of cruise control activates Adaptive Cruise Control (with steering assist); second press activates standard cruise. Many owners don't realize there are two different modes available.

Source: Page 644 (See manual page 284 for detailed DRCC operation)

Stop & Start System Customization​

The Stop & Start system automatically stops and restarts the engine to reduce fuel consumption:

• Stop & Start system duration when A/C is on: Options: Standard / Extended. Choose how long the engine remains off when air conditioning is running. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.

Source: Page 644 (See manual page 302 for detailed Stop & Start operation)

Advanced Assist Features​

Three additional driver assistance features provide advanced driving support:

• Steering Assist (SA): ON / OFF. Provides steering assistance during certain driving conditions. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.
• Deceleration Assist (DA): ON / OFF. Provides deceleration assistance during certain driving conditions. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.
• Obstacle Anticipation Assist (OAA): ON / OFF. Anticipates obstacles and provides preventive assist. This setting changes in accordance with My Settings.

Source: Page 644

Instrument Cluster Display Customization​

Beyond TSS settings, personalize your instrument cluster display:

• Language: Select to change the language displayed on your cluster
• Units: Select to change units of measure (metric or imperial)
• Meter Style: Change the design of the meter display with available design variations

Source: Page 104

Trailer Settings Configuration​

If equipped with trailer integration systems, configure and manage trailer profiles:

Trailer Profile Management​

Add a new trailer
The system guides you through trailer information input. Available parameters depend on installed systems: Trailer Brake Controller, Trailer Backup Guide, and Trailer Mode BSM.

Edit trailer parameters

• Name:: Change the name for easy identification
• Hitch type:: Select ball hitch (conventional), gooseneck, or fifth wheel. Note: Gooseneck and fifth wheel trailers are not supported for some features (Trailer Backup Guide and Trailer Mode BSM).
• Length:: Set trailer length. If your exact length isn't listed, round up to the closest available value. "Auto" length detection is also available.
• Number of axles:: Configure the trailer's axle count
• Brake type:: Set brake type (electric or electric over hydraulic) and trailer weight, or disable trailer brakes for that profile

Deselect trailer
Used when a 4-pin trailer connector has been disconnected. Note: 4-pin trailer connector disconnection cannot be automatically detected by Trailer Brake Controller.

Delete saved trailer
Remove trailer profiles you no longer use.

Important Note on Parameter Editing: If there are errors with trailer values, re-select the value or delete and re-save the trailer. If the error continues, have your Toyota dealer check it.

Source: Page 104

Community Tips and Best Practices​

Review all settings after purchase
Many owners don't realize all customization options are available by default. Spend time in the Settings menu exploring all available features and enabling those that match your driving preferences.

Understand cruise control modes
First press activates Adaptive Cruise Control (with steering assist); second press activates standard cruise. Two different modes provide different functionality.

TSS 3.0 features are interconnected
Several customization settings "change in accordance with My Settings," as noted in the manual. Adjusting Lane Departure Alert, Lane Tracing Assist, or Proactive Driving Assist settings can affect how other features operate. Changes to one system may cascade to related systems.

Settings are tied to driver profiles
When you customize settings in the Settings menu, those configurations are saved to your driver profile. This means different drivers can have personalized TSS configurations.

Critical Warning: Grille Modifications​

Important Safety Note: Aftermarket grille swaps or improper TRD grille installation can obstruct or misalign the forward-facing TSS sensor located behind the grille. This causes persistent TSS warning lights and can disable pre-collision warnings.

How to prevent: When installing grille modifications, ensure the garnish is squared up with the sensor, and use OEM or validated aftermarket parts. If TSS warnings appear, have the system scanned to clear error codes.

Manual Pages Reference​

This thread synthesizes information from:

• Page 104 – Instrument Cluster and Trailer Settings Interface
• Page 643 – Customization Settings (Lights, PCS, LDA, Driver Break Suggestion, PDA)
• Page 644 – Customization Settings Continuation (RSA, DRCC, Stop & Start, Advanced Assist Features)

For the complete information including detailed feature operation and additional context, refer to your 2024+ Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual.

Source Attribution​

Owner's Manual Pages:

• Customization interface: Pages 643-644
• Instrument cluster: Page 104
• PCS operation: Page 253
• LDA operation: Page 269
• PDA operation: Page 275
• RSA operation: Page 281
• DRCC operation: Page 284
• Stop & Start operation: Page 302

Community Sources:

• 4th Gen Tacoma Forum – Settings customization discussions
• TacomaWorld.com – Owner experiences and technical guidance
• 4th Gen Tacoma Community Forum – Feature clarifications and best practices

Disclaimer:
This guide is derived from the official 2024+ Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual with supplementary information from the owner community. Always follow your official owner's manual for warranty compliance. This is a reference guide only.