S.O.S button?

I was looking at 2020's on one my local dealership's websites and looking at a barcelona red TRD off road model for fun.

Since when is there an S.O.S button for help?

 

That's Toyota Safety Connect (Basically Toyota's OnStar). It's been in the Toyota/Lexus fleet since '09 but the Tacoma got it new in 2020.

 

I keep forgetting that is up there in my truck. I imagine if I need it, I will probably not even think of it as an option.

 

Does it work in the outback? What exactly happens when you push that??

 

I've been wondering the same thing lol

 

I don’t like what that sticker says... at the end it also might say: “to disable press vehicles SOS button.”?!??

 

you know that gps tracker they hide in your truck, well that's what its for

 

You literally just press the button, a call center rep asks how they can help and you ask to opt out of connected services. Very low threat for a red "S.O.S." button.

 

Looking at upgrading to a 2020 in the very near future and would love to have this functionality physically removed all together.

 

Not in a '19 Highlander....thank lord.

 

It's not that simple. You can only deactivate it, but the connected services are integrated with the ECU, so there's no way to completely remove it.

 

Yeah, it is phased it to vehicles at random it seems. The newer GX series lexus' have had it for a while I think. It started in the car lines and worked its way to the suv/truck segment.

 

God my 2 year old would have pushed that a dozen times by now

 

Dang it, now I want to push the button! If I'm driving late in the night, want to talk to someone and all the HAM bands are quiet, can I chat with a Toyota call center associate?

 

I think you may need this one then....

 

*press*

"Hello, Toyota Safety Sense, My name is Dinesh, how may I assist you?"

"...uh...what're you wearing?"

*hangs up*
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*press*

"Hello, Toyota Safety Sense, My name is Daniel, how may I assist you?"

"Daniel what are your thoughts on God?"

*hangs up*
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*press*

"you have been reply banned from Toyota Safety Sense, have an acceptable day"

 

probably because of all those guys trying to do stream crossings alone, and getting stuck

 

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it will automatically alert authorities in a crash without needing to push the button

"For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (→P. 72) "


It can come in handy if your vehicle is stolen too

 

it's a medical alert bracelet for your truck

 

This a permanent thing or a trial like the wifi trial. Remote starting from phone is nice but once trial is over so is that.