Table Of Contents - Toyota Tacoma 2013 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Noise From Under Vehicle After Turning Off The Engine2
For Your Information2
Installation Of A Mobile Two-Way Radio System3
Vehicle Data Recordings3
Event Data Recorder4
Scrapping Of Your Vehicle5
General Precautions While Driving6
General Precaution Regarding Children's Safety6
Symbols Used Throughout This Manual7
Keys8
To Prevent Key Damage9
Opening, Closing And Locking The Doors10
Wireless Remote Control10
Operation Signals/Panic Mode10
Door Lock Buzzer10
Wireless Remote Control Depletion11
Conditions Affecting Operation Of The Wireless Remote Control11
When Riding In An Aircraft11
Security Feature11
Side Doors13
Door Lock Switch14
Inside Door Lock Button14
Locking The Front Doors From The Outside Without A Key15
Rear Door Child-Protector Lock (Double Cab Models Only)15
Key Reminder Buzzer15
To Prevent An Accident While Driving16
Access Doors (Access Cab Models Only)17
Tailgate18
Removing The Tailgate18
Rear Step Bumper21
Adjustable Components (Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel)23
Front Seats23
Moving Passenger's Seat for Rear Seat Entry24
Folding Seatback (Bench Type Seat)24
Folding Passenger's Seat (Vehicles with Seatback Table)25
Active Head Restraints (Access Cab And Double Cab Models Only)26
Waterproof And Water-Repellent Seats26
Caution On Seat Adjustment27
After Returning The Seatback To The Upright Position27
Rear Seats (Access Cab And Double Cab Models)28
Raising The Bottom Cushion28
Lowering The Bottom Cushion28
Folding Rear Seats29
Head Restraints Adjustment32
When Using The Rear Head Restraints33
Removing The Front Head Restraints33
Removing The Rear Head Restraints (Double Cab Models Only)34
Installing The Front Head Restraints34
Installing The Rear Head Restraints (Double Cab Models Only)35
When Installed The Rear Outboard Head Restraints To Opposite Direction35
Adjusting The Height Of The Head Restraints35
Adjusting The Front Center Seat And Rear Center Seat Head Restraints35
Head Restraint Precautions36
Seat Belts Correct Use37
Fastening And Releasing The Seat Belt37
Adjusting The Height Of The Belt (Front Seats)38
Center Seat Belt Of The Bench Seat38
Seat Belt Pretensioners (Front Seats)38
Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr)39
Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr)39
Pregnant Women39
Child Seat Belt Usage39
Replacing The Belt After The Pretensioner Has Been Activated40
Seat Belt Extender40
Steering Wheel Adjustment43
Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror44
Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror (Type A)45
Adjusting The Height Of Rear View Mirror46
Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror (Type B)46
Inside Rear View Mirror Display47
To Prevent Sensor Error47
Outside Rear View Mirrors49
Folding Back The Mirrors50
Mirror Operating Conditions50
Power Windows52
Lock Switch52
Back Window (Vehicles With Sliding Type)54
Refueling55
Opening The Fuel Tank Cap55
Closing The Fuel Tank Cap56
Theft Deterrent System58
Engine Immobilizer System58
Safety Information61
Correct Driving Posture61
Srs Airbags63
Front Airbags63
Airbag System Components64
Srs Warning Light66
If The Srs Airbags Deploy (Inflate)66
Operating Conditions (Front Airbags)66
Operating Conditions (Side Airbags And Curtain Shield Airbags)67
Operating Conditions (Curtain Shield Airbags)67
Conditions Under Which Srs Airbags May Deploy Other Than A Collision67
Types Of Collisions That May Not Deploy The Srs Airbag (Front Airbags)68
Types Of Collisions That May Not Deploy The Srs Airbag69
When To Contact Your Toyota Dealer (Srs Airbags Malfunctions)70
Srs Airbag Precautions71
Modification And Disposal Of Srs Airbag System Components75
Deactivating The Curtain Shield Airbags In A Vehicle Rollover76
Operating Conditions When The Rsca Off Indicator Is On76
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System77
Conditions/Operation Of Front Passenger Occupant Classification System78
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System Precautions81
Child Restraint Systems82
Types Of Child Restraints82
Selecting An Appropriate Child Restraint System83
Child Restraint Precautions84
When Children Are In The Vehicle85
When The Child Restraint System Is Not In Use85
Installing Child Restraints86
Using The Latch Anchors86
Using The Seat Belts87
Using The Top Tether Strap87
Installation With Latch System (Access Cab Models)90
Installation With Latch System (Double Cab Models)92
Installing Child Restraints Using A Seat Belt93
Booster Seat96
Removing A Child Restraint Installed With A Seat Belt96
Child Restraint Systems With A Top Tether Strap (Regular Cab Models)97
Child Restraint Systems With A Top Tether Strap (Access Cab Models)100
Child Restraint Systems With A Top Tether Strap (Double Cab Models)101
Caution - When Installing A Booster Seat103
Caution - When Installing A Child Restraint System103
When Installing A Child Restraint System104
Do Not Use A Seat Belt Extender104
To Correctly Attach A Child Restraint System To The Anchors104
Driving Procedures105
Stopping105
Parking The Vehicle106
Starting On A Steep Uphill106
Driving In The Rain107
Breaking In107
Caution When Driving The Vehicle108
When Driving On Slippery Road Surfaces110
When Shifting The Shift Lever110
When The Vehicle Is Stopped110
When The Vehicle Is Parked111
Exhaust Gases - Caution112
When Taking A Nap In The Vehicle112
When Braking The Vehicle112
Avoiding Damage To Vehicle Parts114
If You Hear A Squealing Or Scraping Noise While Driving114
If You Get A Flat Tire While Driving114
When Encountering Flooded Roads115
Engine (Ignition) Switch116
Starting The Engine116
Turning The Key From Acc To Lock117
Steering Lock Release117
Key Reminder Function117
If The Engine Does Not Start117
Automatic Transmission119
Shifting The Shift Lever119
Shift Position Uses120
Downshifting Restrictions121
When Driving With The Cruise Control System122
Ai-Shift122
Manual Transmission123
Maximum Allowable Speed124
Reverse Warning Buzzer (6-Speed Models Only)125
Turn Signal Lever126
Parking Brake127
Parking Brake Engaged Warning Buzzer128
Horn129
Gauges And Meters130
Odometer And Trip Meter Display Button131
Instrument Panel Light Control131
To Prevent Damage To The Engine And Its Components132
Indicators And Warning Lights133
Instrument Cluster133
Center Panel133
Indicators134
Warning Lights135
If A Safety System Warning Light Does Not Come On136
Operating The Lights And Wipers137
Headlight Switch137
Turning On The High Beam Headlights138
Daytime Running Light System139
Automatic Light Off System139
Fog Light Switch140
Windshield Wipers And Washer141
Intermittent Wiper With Interval Adjuster143
When The Windshield Is Dry146
When There Is No Washer Fluid Spray From The Nozzle146
When A Nozzle Becomes Blocked146
Cruise Control147
Setting The Vehicle Speed147
Adjusting The Set Speed148
Canceling And Resuming The Constant Speed Control148
Cruise Control Can Be Set When149
Accelerating After Setting The Vehicle Speed149
Automatic Cruise Control Cancelation149
If The Cruise Control Indicator Light Flashes149
To Avoid Operating The Cruise Control By Mistake150
Situations Unsuitable For Cruise Control150
Rear View Monitor System151
The Rear View Monitor System Can Be Operated When152
Switching The Screen On/Off Mode152
Displayed Area153
Rear View Monitor Guide Lines153
Driving Precautions154
Rear View Monitor System Camera156
Smear Effect156
Flicker Effect157
When Using The Rear View Monitor System - Caution157
Conditions Which May Affect The Rear View Monitor System157
Handling Of The Camera158
Four-Wheel Drive System159
Shifting From H4 To L4160
Shifting From L4 To H4160
Shifting Between H2 And H4161
If The Four-Wheel Drive Indicator Light Or 4Lo Indicator Light Blinks161
Shifting To L4162
Four-Wheel Drive Usage Frequency162
Active Traction Control System163
When The Rear Differential Is Locked164
Sounds And Vibrations Caused By The Active Traction Control System164
If The Brake System Overheats164
The Active Traction Control System May Not Operate Effectively When164
Auto Lsd System165
If The Engine Is Turned Off And Restarted166
Reactivation Of The Vsc System Linked To Vehicle Speed166
Rear Differential Lock System167
Locking The Rear Differential168
The Rear Differential Lock Is Disengaged When168
After Unlocking The Rear Differential169
Downhill Assist Control System170
Clutch Start Cancel Switch172
Driving Assist Systems173
When The Vsc/Trailer Sway Control/Trac/Hill-Start Are Operating174
To Disable Vsc, Trailer Sway Control And Trac175
To Disable Vsc, Trailer Sway Control And/Or Trac176
Turning Off Trac176
Turning Off Trac, Vsc And Trailer Sway Control176
Reactivation Of The Trac, Vsc And Trailer Sway Control Systems177
Automatic Trac Reactivation (Auto Lsd Mode)177
Automatic Trac, Vsc And Trailer Sway Control Reactivation177
Hill-Start Assist Control Is Operational When177
The Abs Does Not Operate Effectively When178
When Vsc And Trailer Sway Control Are Activated178
Trac May Not Operate Effectively When178
If The Hill-Start Assist Control Does Not Operate Effectively178
Replacing Tires - Caution179
Handling Of Tires And Suspension179
Trailer Sway Control Precaution179
If Trailer Sway Occurs179
Off-Road Precautions (4Wd Models And Prerunner)180
Off-Road Vehicle Feature180
Off-Road Vehicle Precautions181
Off-Road Driving182
Off-Road Driving Precautions183
To Prevent The Water Damage184
Inspection After Off-Road Driving184
Cargo And Luggage185
Deck Rails185
Capacity And Distribution186
Calculation Formula For Your Vehicle187
Things That Must Not Be Carried In The Luggage Compartment188
Storage Precautions188
Vehicle Load Limits190
Total Load Capacity190
Seating Capacity/Cargo Capacity190
Twr (Trailer Weight Rating)190
Overloading The Vehicle191
Winter Driving Tips192
Pre-Winter Preparations192
Selecting Tire Chains193
Regulations On The Use Of Snow Chains193
Snow Chain Installation194
Driving With Snow Tires194
Driving With Snow Chains194
Trailer Towing196
Towing Related Terms197
Gcwr (Gross Combination Weight Rating)197
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)197
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)198
Unbraked Twr (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)199
Tongue Weight199
Weight Limits200
Gcwr, Twr, Unbraked Twr, Fifth Wheel And Gooseneck Towing Twr201
Trailer Tongue Weight205
Hitch206
Bumper Towing (Vehicles With Steel Bumper Only)206
Selecting Trailer Ball207
Positions For Towing Hitch Receiver And Hitch Ball208
Connecting Trailer Lights208
Service Connector For Towing Brake Controller209
Trailer Towing Tips209
When Restarting After Parking On A Slope211
Matching Trailer Ball Height To Trailer Coupler Height212
Before Towing212
Break-In Schedule213
Trailer Towing Precautions214
Caution On Hitch215
Dinghy Towing217
Air Conditioning System218
Adjusting The Temperature Setting218
Adjusting The Fan Speed218
Selecting The Air Outlets219
Switching Between Outside Air And Recirculated Air Modes220
If The Ambient Temperature Drops While Using The Recirculated Air Mode221
Adjusting The Position Of The Air Outlets221
Opening And Closing The Air Outlets222
For Quick Clearing Of The Windshield And Side Windows223
Using The System In Recirculated Air Mode223
When Outside Air Temperature Approaches 32 Degrees F (0 Degrees C)223
Air Conditioning Odors223
To Prevent The Windshield From Fogging Up224
Audio System Types225
Steering Wheel Audio Switches226
Using Cellular Phones226
Operating The Sub Woofer (On Some Access Cab Models)228
Using The Aux Port/Usb Port229
Operating Portable Audio Devices Connected To The Audio System229
When Using A Portable Audio Device Connected To The Power Outlet229
Detachable Pole Antenna230
Removing The Antenna230
Installing The Antenna231
To Avoid Damaging The Antenna232
Using The Wrench232
Interior Lights List233
Illuminated Entry System233
To Prevent The Battery From Being Discharged233
Interior Light234
Personal Lights (Access Cab And Double Cab Models)234
List Of Storage Features235
Items That Should Not Be Left In The Storage Spaces235
Glove Box And Front Console Box236
Cup Holders237
Removing The Cup Holder238
Items Unsuitable For The Cup Holder238
Bottle Holders239
Auxiliary Boxes240
Overhead Console (Access Cab And Double Cab Models)242
Sun Visors243
Vanity Mirrors244
Clock245
Outside Temperature Display246
Ice Advisory Indicator246
Changing The Display247
Changing Display Units248
Setting The Ice Advisory Indicator249
The Outside Temperature Is Displayed When250
Power Outlets (12V Dc)251
To Avoid Damaging The Power Outlets251
Power Outlet (120V Ac)252
Maximum Available Capacity Of The Power Outlet252
When The Power Outlet Is In Operation253
If The Engine Is Started With The Power Outlet Main Switch On253
If The Protection Circuit Is Activated And The Power Supply Is Cut254
Using A Power Outlet - Caution255
To Avoid Damaging The Power Outlet And The Plug256
Appliances That May Not Operate Properly (120V Ac)256
If Any Electrical Appliances Are To Be Used While Driving257
If The Power Outlet Gets Dirty257
Seat Heaters258
Burns259
Seatback Table260
Floor Mat261
Luggage Compartment Features263
Deck Hooks265
Tie-Down Cleats266
Storage Boxes (Double Cab Models Only)268
Tie-Down Cleat Precautions268
Flashlight Holder (Double Cab Models Only)269
Removing The Separator269
Grocery Bag Hooks (Double Cab Models Only)270
Removing The Flashlight Holder270
Cargo Net Hooks (Double Cab Models With Sub Woofer)271
Garage Door Opener272
Training The Homelink272
Training A Rolling Code System275
Training An Entry Gate276
Retraining A Button276
Operating Homelink277
Retraining A Homelink Button277
Erasing The Entire Homelink Memory (All Three Programs)277
Before Training278
Compass281
Displays And Directions (Compass)282
Calibrating The Compass283
Turning The Compass Display On/Off283
Deviation Calibration284
Circling Calibration286
To Avoid The Compass Malfunctions288
When Doing The Circling Calibration288
Maintenance And Care289
Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior289
Automatic Car Washes289
High Pressure Car Washes289
Aluminum Or Chrome Cladded Wheels290
Bumpers And Side Moldings290
Caution About The Exhaust Pipe290
To Prevent Paint Deterioration And Corrosion On The Body290
Cleaning The Exterior Lights291
Detachable Pole Antenna Installation And Removal Precautions291
Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Interior292
Cleaning The Leather Areas292
Synthetic Leather Areas292
Shampooing The Carpets293
Seat Belts Cleaning293
Water In The Vehicle - Caution293
Cleaning The Interior (Especially Instrument Panel) - Caution293
Cleaning Detergents294
Preventing Damage To Leather Surfaces294
Maintenance Requirements295
Scheduled Maintenance295
Warning In Handling Of Battery296
Reset The Maintenance Data296
General Maintenance297
Engine Compartment Maintenance297
Vehicle Interior Maintenance298
Vehicle Exterior Maintenance299
Emission Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs300
If The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On300
Your Vehicle May Not Pass The I/M Test300
When Malfunction Indicator Lamp Goes Off After Several Driving Tips300
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance301
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions301
When Working On The Engine Compartment - Caution303
When Working Near The Cooling Fan Or Radiator Grille303
If You Remove The Air Cleaner304
If The Fluid Level Is Low Or High304
Hood305
Engine Compartment Do-It-Yourself Maintenance307
Engine Oil Check309
Adding Engine Oil310
Engine Oil Consumption312
Used Engine Oil312
Engine Coolant313
If The Coolant Level Drops Within A Short Time After Replenishing314
Coolant Selection314
When Adding Engine Coolant314
If You Spill Coolant314
Radiator And Condenser315
Brake Fluid315
Brake Fluid Can Absorb Moisture From The Air316
Power Steering Fluid317
Checking The Fluid Level318
Battery Care319
Battery Exterior319
Before Recharging319
Chemicals In The Battery320
Where To Safety Charge The Battery320
How To Recharge The Battery320
Emergency Measures Regarding Electrolyte320
Washer Fluid321
Diluting Washer Fluid322
Checking Tires323
Tire Rotation323
The Tire Pressure Warning System323
Installing Tire Pressure Warning Valves And Transmitters324
Initializing The Tire Pressure Warning System324
Registering Id Codes325
When to Replace Your Vehicle's Tires326
Replacing Tires And Wheels326
Tire Life326
Maximum Load Of Tire326
Summer Tires327
All Season Tires327
Snow Tires327
If You Push The Tire Pressure Warning Reset Switch Accidentally328
When The Initialization Of The Tire Pressure Warning System Has Failed328
Routine Tire Inflation Pressure Checks328
When Inspecting Or Replacing Tires330
When Initializing The Tire Pressure Warning System330
Tire Inflation Pressure332
Tire Inflation Inspection And Adjustment Procedure334
Tire Inflation Pressure Check Interval335
Effects Of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure335
Instructions For Checking Tire Inflation Pressure335
Proper Inflation Note336
When Inspecting And Adjusting Tire Inflation Pressure336
Wheels Maintenance337
Wheel Selection337
Wheel Precautions337
When Replacing Wheels338
When Installing The Wheel Nuts338
Replacing Tire Pressure Warning Valves And Transmitters339
Air Conditioning Filter340
Checking Interval (Air Conditioning Filter)342
Wireless Remote Control Battery Maintenance343
If The Wireless Remote Control Battery Is Discharged344
Checking And Replacing Fuses345
Fuse Layout And Amperage Ratings348
Fuses Under The Instrument Panel352
After A Fuse Is Replaced354
To Prevent System Breakdowns And Vehicle Fire354
Light Bulbs355
Front Bulb Locations355
Replacing Light Bulbs356
Rear Bulb Locations356
Headlights Bulb Replacement356
Front Fog Lights Bulb Replacement358
Front Side Marker Lights Bulb Replacement359
Front Turn Signal Lights/Parking Lights/Daytime Running Lights360
Stop/Tail Lights, Rear Side Marker Lights Rear Turn Signal Lights361
High Mounted Stoplight Bulb Replacement362
License Plate Lights Bulb Replacement363
Lights Other Than The Above364
Condensation Build-Up On The Inside Of The Lens364
Led Light Bulbs364
Replacing Light Bulbs - Caution364
Essential Information366
Emergency Flashers366
If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed367
Emergency Towing (4Wd Models And Prerunner Only)367
Emergency Towing Procedure368
Caution While Towing368
Towing With A Sling-Type Truck369
Emergency Towing Eyelet/Hook Precautions369
Towing With A Wheel Lift-Type Truck From The Front370
Towing With A Wheel Lift-Type Truck From The Rear371
Using A Flat Bed Truck372
If You Think Something Is Wrong373
Visible Symptoms373
Audible Symptoms373
Operational Symptoms373
Fuel Pump Shut Off System374
Steps To Take In An Emergency375
If A Warning Light Turns On Or A Warning Buzzer Sounds375
Stop The Vehicle Immediately375
Have The Vehicle Inspected Immediately376
Follow The Correction Procedures378
If The Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On While Driving381
When The Tire Pressure Warning Light Comes On381
When A Tire Is Replaced With A Spare Tire381
Front Passenger Detection Sensor And Passenger Seat Belt Reminder381
If The Tire Pressure Warning System Is Inoperative382
If Tire Pressure Warning Light Frequently Comes On After Blinking382
Maintenance Of The Tire383
Precaution When Installing A Different Tire384
If You Have A Flat Tire385
Before Jacking Up The Vehicle385
Location Of The Spare Tire385
Location Of The Jack And Tools385
Taking Out The Jack And Tool Bag386
Assemble The Jack Handle (In The Tool Bag)390
Taking Out The Spare Tire391
Replacing A Flat Tire392
Installing The Tire394
Replacing An Aluminum Wheel With A Steel Wheel395
Replacing An Aluminum Wheel With An Aluminum Wheel395
Stowing The Flat Tire, Jack And All Tools396
After Completing The Tire Change397
When Using The Temporary Spare Tire397
Using The Jack - Caution398
Using The Jack Handle - Caution398
Replacing A Flat Tire - Caution398
Speed Limit When Using The Temporary Spare Tire400
Driving With Tire Chains And The Temporary Spare Tire400
When The Spare Tire Is Attached400
To Avoid Damage To The Tire Pressure Warning Valves And Transmitters401
If The Engine Will Not Start402
If The Shift Lever Cannot Be Shifted From P403
If You Lose Your Keys404
If The Vehicle Battery Is Discharged405
Connect The Jumper Cables405
Starting The Engine When The Battery Is Discharged407
Charging The Battery407
Avoiding Battery Fires Or Explosions407
Battery Precautions408
If Your Vehicle Overheats409
To Prevent An Accident Or Injury When Inspecting Under The Hood410
If The Vehicle Becomes Stuck412
If Your Vehicle Has To Be Stopped In An Emergency414
If The Engine Has To Be Turned Off While Driving415
Specifications417
Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)417
Dimensions417
Vehicle Capacity Weight418
Vehicle Identification422
Engine Number423
Engine Data424
Lubrication System Data425
Engine Oil Selection426
Oil Viscosity426
Cooling System428
Ignition System428
Electrical System Data429
Differential Data429
Automatic Transmission Data430
Manual Transmission Data431
Clutch Data431
Transfer Data (4Wd Models)431
Brakes Data432
Chassis Lubrication432
Steering Data433
Tires And Wheels Data433
Light Bulbs Data437
Fuel Information438
Fuel Tank Opening For Unleaded Gasoline438
Gasoline Quality438
Fuel-Related Poor Driveability440
When Refueling With Gasohol440
Tire Information441
Typical Tire Symbols441
Typical Dot And Tire Identification Number (Tin)442
Tire Size443
Tire Dimensions443
Tire Section Names444
Uniform Tire Quality Grading444
Dot Quality Grades444
Treadwear445
Traction Aa, A, B, C445
Temperature A, B, C445
Glossary Of Tire Terminology446
Customizable Features452
Customizing Inside Rear View Mirror Features452
Changing The Position Of The Outside Temperature And Compass Displays452
Changing Display Color Of The Outside Temperature And Compass Displays453
To Change The Display Language454
Items To Initialize456
Camper Information472
Center Of Gravity Location472
Cargo Weight Rating And Proper Matching473
Gross Axle And Vehicle Weight Ratings475
Gawr476
Gvwr476
What To Do If479
Instrument Cluster View480
Center Panel View480
Warning Lights List481
Gas Station Information482
Abbreviation/Acronym List483