Toyota Tacoma Owner's manual

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and

quality construction of each vehicle we build.

This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants

follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For

important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.

When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete

satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.

If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, please call the following number:

U.S. OWNERS

: D When traveling in the U.S. mainland or Canada:

Toyota Customer Experience Center Toll−free:1−800−331−4331

D Hawaii:

Servco Automotive Customer Services Toll−free:1−888−272−5515

CANADIAN OWNERS:

D When traveling in Canada or the U.S. mainland:

Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll−free:1−888−TOYOTA−8 or 1−888−869−6828

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of

continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may

find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

Please access our websites for further information.

D The U.S. mainland www.toyota.com

D Hawaii www.toyotahawaii.com

D Canada www.toyota.ca

Motor Corporation.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam-

age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to

avoid possible injury or damage.

The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are

used in this manual are explained as follows:

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause

injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are

informed about what you must or must not do in

order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and

others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause

damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning

is ignored. You are informed about what you must or

must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of

damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

Safety symbol

When you see the safety symbol

shown above, it means: “Do not...”;

“Do not do this”; or “Do not let this

happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

Occupant restraint systems

Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to

read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In

terms of helping you understand how you can receive the

maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this

vehicle provides, Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual is

the most important Section for you and your family to

read.

Section 1−3 describes the function and operation concern-

ing seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child restraint sys-

tems of this vehicle and some potential hazards you

should be aware of. These systems work together along

with the overall structure of this vehicle in order to provide

occupant restraint in the event of a crash. The effect of

each system is enhanced when it is used properly and

together with other systems. No single occupant restraint

system can, by itself, provide you or your family with the

equal level of restraint which these systems can provide

when used together. That is why it is important for you and

your family to understand the purpose and proper use of

each of these systems and how they relate to each other.

The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help

reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the

event of a collision. None of these systems, either individ-

ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the

event of collision. However, the more you know about

these systems and how to use them properly, the greater

your chances become of surviving an accident without

death or serious injury.

Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of

the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear

seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be

secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for

their age and size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

airbags are, as their names imply, designed to work with,

and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes

for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing

the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of

the head and chest with interior portions of the vehicle.

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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with

tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS air-

bags makes the SRS airbags themselves potential sources

of death or serious injury if an occupant is too close to an

airbag, or if an object or some part of his or her body has

been placed between the occupant and the airbag at the

time of deployment. This is just one example of how the

instructions in Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual will help

ensure proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and

increase the safety they can provide to you and your fami-

ly in the event of an accident.

Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section

1−3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time

of ownership of this vehicle.

Event data recorder

Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control cer-

tain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in

driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Be-

sides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is a

system to record data in a crash or a near car crash

event. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR).

The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a

crash or a near car crash event, this device may record

some or all of the following information:

D Engine speed

D Whether the brake pedal was applied or not

D Vehicle speed

D To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed

D Position of the transmission selector lever

D Whether the driver and front passenger wore the

seat belts or not

D Driver’s seat position

D Front passenger’s occupant classification

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D SRS airbag deployment data

D SRS airbag system diagnostic data

If your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle stability control

(VSC) system, its Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may con-

tain another EDR. There are a variety of driving situations

which include activating the VSC under which the VSC

EDR will record certain information. The VSC EDR may

record some or all of the following information:

D Behavior of the vehicle

D Steering wheel angle

D Vehicle speed

D To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed

D To what extent the brake pedal was applied

D To what extent the ECU controlled the condition of

the 4 wheels

D vehicle stability control system diagnostic data

The information above is intended to be used for the pur-

pose of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike gen-

eral data recorders, the EDR does not record sound data

such as conversation between passengers.

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a

third party except when:

D An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leas-

ing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained

D Officially requested by the police or other authorities

D Used as a defense for Toyota in a law suit

D Ordered by the court

However, if necessary Toyota will:

D Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety

performance

D Disclose the data to a third party for research pur-

poses without disclosing details of the vehicle own-

er, and only when it is deemed necessary

D Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identifi-

cation information to a non−Toyota organization for

research purposes

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New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited

warranties:

D New vehicle warranty

D Emission control systems warranty

D Others

For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s

Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement”.

Your responsibility for

maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the speci-

fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of

these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section

6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in-

formation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Important health and safety

information about your Toyota

CAUTION

D WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-

ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth de-

fects and other reproductive harm. In addition,

oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as

well as waste produced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

D Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your

hands after handling. Used engine oil contains

chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory

animals. Always protect your skin by washing

thoroughly with soap and water.

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Accessories, spare parts and

modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories

for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market.

You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-

ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or

replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or

adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine

Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota

products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi-

tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the

modification may not be covered under warranty.

Spark ignition system of your

Toyota

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require-

ments of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equipment

Standard.

Installation of a mobile

two−way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in

your vehicle could affect the following electronic systems,

be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary

measures or special instructions regarding installation.

D Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system

D SRS airbag system

D Seat belt pretensioner system

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D Traction control system

D “AUTO LSD” system

D Vehicle stability control system

D Downhill assist control system

D Hill−start assist control system

(automatic transmission only)

D Cruise control system

D Anti−lock brake system

D Electronic throttle control system

D Tire pressure warning system

Tires and loading on your

Toyota

Underinflated or overinflated tire inflation pressure

and the excess load may result in the deterioration

of steering ability and braking ability, leading to

an accident. Check the tire inflation pressure

periodically and be sure to keep the load limits

given in this Owner’s Manual. For details about

tire inflation pressure and load limits, see

“Checking tire inflation pressure” on page 376 in

Section 7−2 and “Vehicle load limits” on page 299

in Section 2.

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Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your

Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is

scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they

are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to

have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten-

sioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service

shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your

vehicle.

On−pavement and off−road

driving tips

(four−wheel drive models and

PreRunner)

This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an

ordinary passenger car because it is also designed for

off−road use. It has a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles. In addition, this vehicle has a

higher ground clearance and center of gravity than that of

an ordinary passenger car. This vehicle design feature

causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover.

Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss

of control, accidents or vehicle rollover causing death or

serious injury. Be sure to read “Off−road vehicle

precautions” on page 270 in Section 2 and “Off−road

driving precautions” on page 307 in Section 3.

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Leak detection pump

This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This

check is done approximately five hours after the engine is

turned off. So you may hear sound coming from under-

neath the deck for several minutes. It does not indicate a

malfunction.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply,

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate.

These components may include airbag, seat belt preten-

sioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument cluster overview 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1− 1

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1. Side vents

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Glove box

5. Automatic transmission selector lever

or manual transmission gear shift lever

6. Cup holders

7. Tire pressure warning reset switch

8. Auxiliary box

9. Hood lock release lever

10. Parking brake pedal

(automatic transmission)

Instrument panel overview

"Bench seat

LS11001b

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1. Side vents

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Garage door opener box or accessory

meter

5. Personal lights

6. Auxiliary boxes

7. Power door lock switches

8. Power window switches

9. Glove box

10. Automatic transmission selector lever

11. Rear console box

12. Bottle holders

13. Cup holders

14. Tire pressure warning reset switch

15. Hood lock release lever

16. Parking brake pedal

17. Window lock switch

"Separate seats with automatic transmission

LS11002c

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1. Side vents

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Garage door opener box or accessory

meter

5. Personal lights

6. Auxiliary boxes

7. Power door lock switches

8. Power window switches

9. Glove box

10. Rear console box

11. Bottle holders

12. Cup holders

13. Manual transmission gear shift lever

14. Tire pressure warning reset switch

15. Hood lock release lever

16. Window lock switch

"Separate seats with manual transmission

LS11003b

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1. Front fog light switch

2. Rear differential lock switch

3. Power outlet main switch

4. Instrument panel light control dial

5. Headlight and turn signal switches

6. Audio remote control switches

7. Wiper and washer switches

8. Front drive control switch knob

9. Audio system

10. Clock

11. Engine immobilizer system indicator

light

12. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder

light

13. Front passenger occupant classification

indicator lights or passenger airbag on−

off indicator lights

14. Passenger airbag off switch

15. Air conditioning controls

16. Power outlet

17. Emergency flasher switch

18. Cigarette lighter

19. Parking brake lever (manual

transmission)

LS11004b

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20. Cruise control switch

21. Engine switch

22. Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags

off switch

23. “DAC” switch or clutch start cancel

switch

24. “VSC OFF” switch

25. Power rear view mirror control switches

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LS11005b

1. Tachometer

2. Speedometer

3. Odometer and two trip meters

4. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

5. Engine coolant temperature gauge

6. Fuel gauge

7. Trip meter reset knob

8. Shift position indicator lights (automatic

transmission)

Instrument cluster overview

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Driver’s seat belt reminder light

∗

1

Low engine oil pressure warning light

∗

1

Brake system warning light

∗

1

Charging system warning light

∗

1

Malfunction indicator lamp

∗

1

Anti−lock brake system warning light

∗

1

SRS warning light

∗

1

or

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

∗

1

Front passenger occupant classification

indicator light or passenger airbag on−off

indicator light

Engine oil replacement reminder light

∗

1

(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)

Open door warning light

∗

1

Tire pressure warning light

∗

1

Automatic transmission fluid temperature

warning light

∗

1

(four−wheel drive models only)

Engine immobilizer system indicator light

∗

1

Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off

indicator light

∗

5

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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∗

1

: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” on page 153 in Section 1−6.

∗

2

: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 201 in

Section 1−7.

∗

3

: If this light flashes, see “Four−wheel drive system” on page

175 in Section 1−7.

∗

4

: If this light flashes, see “Rear differential lock system” on

page 192 in Section 1−7.

∗

5

: For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off

switch” on page 92 in Section 1−3.

Cruise control indicator light

∗

2

Rear differential lock indicator light

∗

4

Four−wheel drive indicator light

∗

3

Slip indicator light

Vehicle stability control system off

indicator/warning light

∗

1

“AUTO LSD” indicator light

Headlight high beam indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Tail light indicator light

Automatic transmission indicator lights

(5−speed)

Automatic transmission indicator lights

(4−speed)

Low speed four−wheel drive indicator light

∗

3

Downhill assist control system indicator light

Headlight low beam indicator light

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