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2006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35865U)

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA

Information before driving your Toyota

Off- road vehicle precautions

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Break- in period

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Fuel

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Fuel pump shut off system

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Operation in foreign countries

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Three- way catalytic converters

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Engine exhaust cautions

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Facts about engine oil consumption

274

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Iridium- tipped spark plugs

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Brake system

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

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Rear step bumper

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Limited- slip differential

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Your Toyota’s identification

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Theft prevention labels

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Suspension and chassis

284

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Tire information

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Vehicle load limits

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Cargo and luggage

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Types of tires

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SECTION

Summary of Contents for 2006 TACOMA

Page 1: ... Jan 06 Prod OM35865U 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 06 01 06 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 2: ... Glove box 5 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 6 Cup holders 7 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 8 Auxiliary box 9 Hood lock release lever 10 Parking brake pedal automatic transmission 06 01 06 Instrument panel overview Bench seat LS11001b ...

Page 3: ...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 system reset switch 15 Hood lock release lever 16 Parking brake pedal 17 Window lock switch 06 01 06 Separate seats with automatic transmission LS11002b ...

Page 4: ...rsonal 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 system reset switch 15 Hood lock release lever 16 Window lock switch 06 01 06 Separate seats with manual transmission LS11003b ...

Page 5: ... 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 1...

Page 6: ...6 2006 TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U 20 Cruise control switch 21 Ignition switch 22 Clutch start cancel switch 23 DAC switch 24 Power rear view mirror control switches 06 01 06 ...

Page 7: ... 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 06 01 06 Instrument cluster overview ...

Page 8: ... control system warning light 1 Traction control system warning light 1 AUTO LSD system warning light 1 Downhill assist control system warning light 1 Hill start assist control system warning light 1 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 sol...

Page 9: ...l lock indicator light 4 Four wheel drive indicator light 3 Slip indicator light Vehicle stability control system off indicator light AUTO LSD indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Engine immobilizer system indicator light 1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 Headlight low beam indicator light Tail light indicator light Automatic tra...

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Page 11: ...5U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 12 Engine immobilizer system 15 Wireless remote control 16 Side doors 20 Access doors 23 Power windows 24 Rear window 27 Tailgate 27 Hood 29 Fuel tank cap 30 06 01 06 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...ting down the key num ber and storing it in a safe place LS12039 Your vehicle is supplied with the two kinds of keys 1 Master keys black These keys work in every lock Your Toyota dealer will need one of them to make a new key with a built in transponder chip 2 Sub key gray This key works in ev ery lock A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed in the head of the master and s...

Page 13: ... press the key ring against the key grip Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts LS12041 When starting the engine do not use the key with other transponder keys around including keys of oth er vehicles and do not press other key plates against the key grip Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts If this happens remove the key once and then in...

Page 14: ...shboard and hood under direct sunlight Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer Do not use the key with electromag netic materials LS12043 KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the ke...

Page 15: ...he indicator light does not start flash ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch The indicator light flashes inconsistent ly Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system which enables the engine to start The indicator light will go off For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built in transponder chip your dealer will need your key numbe...

Page 16: ...could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment For vehicles sold in Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device LS12010a 1 LOCK switch 2 UNLOCK switch 3 Alarm ...

Page 17: ...a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter The battery may be depleted Check the battery in the transmitter To replace the battery see Replacing battery on page 19 If you lose your transmitter contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident See If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter on pag...

Page 18: ...ds unless either door is opened and closed For further information see Interior light on page 143 in Section 1 5 You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock feature If a door is not opened by then all the doors will be automatically locked again If the or switch is kept pushed in the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated Release the switch and then push again...

Page 19: ...ul not to lose the components Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws Replace the transmitter battery by follow ing these procedures LS12017 1 Using a coin or equivalent open the transmitter case LS12018 2 Remove the circuit board then remove the discharged transmitter battery NOTICE Take care not to damage ...

Page 20: ...ode when inserting the transmitter bat tery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case Close the transmitter case securely After replacing the battery check that the transmitter operates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact your Toyota dealer LS12004 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key for...

Page 21: ...nob To lock Push the knob forward To unlock Pull the knob backward The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles even if the lock knobs are in the locked position CAUTION Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while driving The doors will open and an accident may occur Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle Closing the door wi...

Page 22: ... s door or front passen ger s door and move the inside lock knobs of both front doors to the lock position then close the doors The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways Turn the ignition key to ON Unlock all the doors with the key or wireless remote control transmitter Unlock the driver s door or front pas senger s door with the inside lock knob and then unlock all the doors w...

Page 23: ...cess to the rear seat open the access door rear door To open First open the front door widely Then pull from the outside or push from the inside the inside handle of the access door If you try to open the front and rear doors simultaneously they will not open To close First close the access door completely Then close the front door You can open and close the access door only when the front door is...

Page 24: ... both front doors are closed they work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off They stop working when either front door is opened The indicator light AUTO on the switch tells you the switch can be operated OPERATING THE DRIVER S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver s door Normal operation The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Lightly push down the switch To clo...

Page 25: ...tomatic operation to open only Push the switch completely down and then release it The window will fully open To stop the window partway lightly pull the switch up and then release it LS12024 Access cab models LS12025 Double cab models 06 01 06 ...

Page 26: ...s access cab models passengers double cab models window cannot be operated CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following Before you close the power win dows always make sure there is nobody around the power windows You must also make sure the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle If someone s neck head or hands get ca...

Page 27: ...y a small child can be involved in a serious accident LS12028a To open the rear window push the le ver and slide the window After closing the window make sure it is completely closed LS12029 To open the tailgate pull the handle up The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal See Stowage precautions on page 294 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage After closing the tailgate try...

Page 28: ...out 30 from vertical and pull up the right side of the tailgate to unhook the right side LS12032 3 Slide the tailgate a little to the right to unhook the left side To attach the tailgate follow the removal procedure in reverse order After closing the tailgate try pulling it to ward you to make sure it is securely closed We recommend you keep the tailgate closed when not in use NOTICE Make sure the...

Page 29: ...auxiliary catch lever inside the engine compartment and lift the hood by inserting your finger through either the opening between the hood and grille or through the grille LS12035 3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot Before closing the hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc and return the support rod to its clip this prevents rattles Then lower ...

Page 30: ... door is on the left side of your vehicle LS12037 1 To open the fuel filler door pull the door toward out as shown When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refueling The fumes are flammable When opening the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is...

Page 31: ... the cap is opened When installing the cap turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click When you hear the click the cap is fully closed If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTI...

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Page 33: ... 34 Front seats 34 Flip over jump seats 40 Folding rear seats 40 Head restraints 42 Seat belts 43 SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag 55 Passenger airbag off switch 71 SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 72 Front passenger occupant classification system 80 Child restraint 90 06 04 25 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 34: ...for driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in sever al ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reachi...

Page 35: ...rce Otherwise you may be killed or seriously in jured Do not use seat accessories which cover the area where the side air bags inflate Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti vating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activat ing correctly disabl...

Page 36: ...od OM35871U While adjusting the seat do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts Otherwise your hands or fingers may be caught and injured LS13143 Separate seats LS13144a Bench seat 06 04 25 Adjusting front seats ...

Page 37: ...s If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul der belt In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is re clined the greater the risk of death or personal injury LS13145 For easy access to the rear seat 1 Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seat back The s...

Page 38: ...g the seatback forward slightly CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position observe the follow ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud den stop Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly Make sure the seat belts are not twi...

Page 39: ...back down LS13156 You should use the seatback as a tempo rary table only when the vehicle is stopped CAUTION To avoid serious injury Do not set up the seatback table while the vehicle is moving Do not sit on the folded seatback Make sure the front passenger s seat is securely locked in sliding position when you set the seat as a temporary table 06 04 25 Folding front passenger s seat on some model...

Page 40: ...ginal position make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are ar ranged in their proper position and are ready to use LS13148a BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEATS 1 Stow the rear seat belt buckles as shown in the illustration This prevents the seat belt buckles from falling out when you fold the seatback NOTICE To prevent damage to the seat belt buckles the seat belt buc...

Page 41: ...when the seat belt is in use LS13150b FOLDING REAR SEATS 1 Swing the bottom cushion up by pulling the lock release strap and remove the head restraint If desired each bottom cushion may be raised separately NOTICE To prevent damage to the box under the seat do not sit on the box when the bottom cushion is in the raised position LS13151 2 Attach the head restraints to the holders located on the bac...

Page 42: ...ns in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use Make sure the bottom cushion is...

Page 43: ... strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re strained at all times with the seat belts provided Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and or the severity of injury in accidents The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size large enough to properly wear them Child Use a child restraint system ap propriate for the child ...

Page 44: ...he use of a seat belt Depending on the inju ry first check with your doctor for specific recommendations CAUTION Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving Otherwise they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision When using the seat belts observe the following Use the belt for...

Page 45: ...quickly A slow easy motion will allow the belt to extend and you can move around freely When a passenger s shoulder belt is com pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint on page 90 in this Section To free the belt again fully retrac...

Page 46: ...h high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause seri ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible Do not place the shoulder belt un der your arm LS13089 Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To raise Slide the anchor up To l...

Page 47: ...e the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision LS13090 To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re tracts LS13109 CENTER SEAT BELT OF THE BENCH SEAT Make sure the shoulder belt pass through the guide ...

Page 48: ... belt The two buckles for the center seat belt of the bench seat are distinguished with colors of the buckle release button Also the two tabs have different shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the wrong place Buckle 1 with light gray buckle release button Properly matches with concave end tab Buckle 2 with red buckle release but ton Properly matches with round end tab CAUTION Make...

Page 49: ...e the center seat belt of the bench seat with either buckle re leased Fastening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause severe per sonal injury in case of sudden brak ing or a collision LS13091a The buckles can be fixed when not in use When taking out the buckle from the hold er pull on the belt webbing to remove the buckle from the lower portion 06 04 25 Stowing the rear seat belt buckles ac...

Page 50: ...ly intended LS13097 If the seat belt extender has been connected to the driver s seat belt buckle without the driver actually wearing the seat belt the SRS driv er s airbag system will judge that the driver is wearing it In this case the driver s airbag may not activate correctly causing death or serious injury in the event of colli sion Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender Ma...

Page 51: ... on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself As far as the seat belt extender on the front passenger side is concerned do not fail to disconnect the extender from the seat belt after the above operation in or der to activate the front passenger airbag correctly when getting into the vehicle next time When not in use remove the extende...

Page 52: ...e if no passenger is detected in the front passenger seat by the front passenger occupant classification system However the front passenger s seat belt pretensioner may activate if lug gage is put on the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat As for the front passenger occupant classification system see Front passenger occupant classification syst...

Page 53: ...etensioners have been activated the seat belt retractors remain locked CAUTION Do not modify remove strike or open the seat belt pretensioner assemblies airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring Failure to follow these instruc tions may prevent the seat belt pre tensioners from activating correctly cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system which could result in death or serious ...

Page 54: ...ice reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 151 in Section 1 6 The front passenger occupant classifica tion system includes the front passenger occupant classification ECU pressure sen sor load sensor front passenger s seat belt buckle switch front passenger s seat position sensor and belt tension sensor If any of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags ...

Page 55: ... seat s position sensor etc The front passenger s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc Vehicles with bench seat The SRS air bags are designed to protect the driver and right front passenger and they are not designed to protect an occupant in the front center seating position In response to a severe frontal impact the SRS front airbags work with the seat ...

Page 56: ... Improperly seated and or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploying airbags An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system As to access cab models Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and properly restrained The rear seat is the s...

Page 57: ...necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child s condition Child age 1 to 12 A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because Vehicle has no rear seat Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat s whenever possible children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat s of vehicl...

Page 58: ...des or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve hicle is very close to the designed thresh old level the SRS front airbags and seat belt pretensioners may not activate togeth er Always wear your seat belts properly LS13118 Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS front airbags are not generally...

Page 59: ...and airbag sensor The airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward deceleration of the vehicle If an impact results in a forward deceleration beyond the designed threshold level the system triggers the airbag inflators At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with non tox ic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants The front airbags then qui...

Page 60: ...rbag cover and inflator may be hot for several minutes after deployment so do not touch The airbags inflate only once The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat ing airbag CAUTION The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that The driver sit...

Page 61: ...n use since the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Anyone who is up against or very close to an airbag when it inflates can be killed or seriously injured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and always use your seat belt properly LS13162 Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restr...

Page 62: ...ry of the front seat Such accessories or changes may prevent the front passenger airbag system from activating correctly disable the system or cause the front passenger airbag to inflate ac cidentally resulting in death or seri ous injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification If you wish to modify you...

Page 63: ...osition sensor and belt tension sensor If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on for more than 6 seconds The light comes on while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front pas...

Page 64: ...r seat However the front passenger airbag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat As for the front passenger occupant classification system see Front passenger occupant classification system on page 85 in this Section Always wear your seat belt properly CAUTION The SRS front airbag system is de signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt syste...

Page 65: ...mate 25 km h 15 mph collision when the vehicle has the impact straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the front of the vehicle underri...

Page 66: ...warning light The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor The airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward deceleration of the vehicle If an impact results in a forward deceleration beyond the designed threshold level the system triggers the airbag inflators At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with non tox ic gas to help re...

Page 67: ...rbag cover and inflator may be hot for several minutes after deployment so do not touch The airbags inflate only once The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat ing airbag CAUTION The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that The driver sit...

Page 68: ...ren be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint on page 90 in this Sec tion LS13184 Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that...

Page 69: ...ta dealer It may dangerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension ...

Page 70: ...tion of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on for more than 6 seconds The light comes on while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classification in dicator light will indicate OFF if there is a malfunction in the front pas...

Page 71: ...at bench seat or front seat separate seats For details see Front passenger occupant classifica tion system on page 80 in this Section To turn the front passenger airbag off Turn the key counterclockwise to the OFF position and remove it At this time the OFF indicator light comes on If the key is removed at any other position than OFF the switch will automatically return to the AUTO position LS1314...

Page 72: ...air bags work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating The SRS side airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver s or front passenger s chest The SRS curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver s front pas senger s or rear outside passenger s head and help prevent them from being thrown out of the vehicle The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not ac...

Page 73: ...rea of the seat front pillar rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he she is a child seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the SRS side air bag and curtain shield airbag in flate and the impact of the deploy ing airbag could cause death or se rious injury to the occupant Improperly seated and or restrained infants an...

Page 74: ... the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side Always wear your seat belts properly LS13128 Collision from the rear Vehicle rollover Collision from the front The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collision LS13124 H...

Page 75: ... loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes skin or breathing Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water If you can safely exit from the vehicle you should do so imme di...

Page 76: ...front pillar rear pillar and roof side rail with a curtain shield airbag LS13133 Do not allow anyone to get his her head closer to the area where the side airbag and curtain shield air bag inflate since these airbags could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken espe cially when you have a small child in the vehicle...

Page 77: ...device or object will be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate correctly resulting in death or serious injury Likewise the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees LS13137 Do not attach a microphone or any other device or object around the area where the curtain shield airbag activates such as on the windshield glass side door glass f...

Page 78: ...the front and rear pillars and roof side rail containing the curtain shield airbags Such changes may disable the system or cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidental ly resulting in death or serious in jury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification If you wish to modify your vehicle for a pers...

Page 79: ...ower sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 151 in Section 1 6 The front passenger occupant classifica tion system includes the front passenger occupant classification ECU load sensor and front passenger s seat belt buckle switch If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your ...

Page 80: ...em detects conditions 1 4 Shown in the table on page 83 Based on these conditions the systems below are activated or deactivated Front passenger airbag Front passenger s seat belt pretension er The system monitors the weight and load on the right front passenger seat bench seat or front passenger seat separate seats and the seat belt buckle switch to determine conditions 1 4 In order to ensure tha...

Page 81: ...is in contact with the rear seat or the back wall To ensure that the system correctly de tects the presence or absence of a person of adult size sitting in the front passenger seat make sure that none of the above occur Make sure that the ON indicator is illu minated when a person of adult size is seated in the right front passenger seat bench seat or front passenger seat sep arate seats If the OF...

Page 82: ...he SRS warning light will come on and the front passenger occupant clas sification indicator light will indicate OFF if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible 06 04 25 ...

Page 83: ...noccupied OFF OFF Off Off Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the AUTO OFF On Off Deactivated Activated malfunction in the system OFF OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 Vehicles with bench seat The right front passenger on the bench seat 2 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depen...

Page 84: ... backwall Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve hicle is moving Reclining the seat back excessively may lessen the ef fectiveness of the seat belt system If an adult sits in the front passen ger seat the occupant classification indicator light should indicate ON If the OFF indicator is illumi nated ask the passenger to sit up straight well back in the seat feet on th...

Page 85: ...enger airbag may deploy even if observing the above cautions when a child sits in or a forward facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat Refer to all the cautions in SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag on page 55 and Child restraint on page 90 Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys tem The system detects conditions 1 4 Show...

Page 86: ...termines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the OFF indicator is illuminated one of the following is likely to have occurred A rear passenger lifts the front passen ger seat cushion with their legs Objects are placed under the front pas senger seat The front passenger seatback is in contact with the rear seat To ensure that the system correctly de tects the presence o...

Page 87: ...he SRS warning light will come on and the front passenger occupant clas sification indicator light will indicate OFF if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible 06 04 25 ...

Page 88: ...Off Deactivated Activated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger sea...

Page 89: ... touches the rear seat Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve hicle is moving Reclining the seat back excessively may lessen the ef fectiveness of the seat belt system If an adult sits in the front passen ger seat the occupant classification indicator light should indicate ON If the OFF indicator is illumi nated ask the passenger to sit up straight well back in the se...

Page 90: ... on the front passenger seat Refer to all the cautions in SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag on page 64 SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags on page 72 and Child restraint on page 90 Toyota strongly urges the use of ap propriate child restraint systems for children The laws of all 50 states in the U S A and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system Your vehicle confor...

Page 91: ...t use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat or in the rear of the cabin If instal ling a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of colli sion Make sure you...

Page 92: ...the child or other passengers in the event of collision Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se cured If it is not secured properly it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud den stop or accident A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be proper...

Page 93: ...ur vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the an chor bracket see Using a top strap on page 114 117 or 120 in this Section The child restraint lower anchorages approved for your vehicle may also be used See Installation with child restraint lower anchorages on page 122 124 or 129 in this Section LS13001 A Infant seat LS...

Page 94: ...ting area LS13008 A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear facing position only LS13005 CAUTION Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat with the passenger airbag off switch in the AUTO position In the event of an accident the force of the rapid infla tion of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear fac...

Page 95: ...you must install a rear facing child restraint system on the right front passenger seat bench seat or front passenger seat separate seats make sure that the front passenger airbag off switch is in the OFF position with the key removed and that the indicator light is on LS13007 CAUTION Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front se...

Page 96: ...re not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed LS13010 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to...

Page 97: ...eat secure ly LS13012 CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer LS13013 4 To remove the infant seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger 06 04 25...

Page 98: ...r seat separate seats with the passenger airbag off switch in the AUTO position In the event of an accident the force of the rapid infla tion of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front pas senger seat LS13006a When you install a rear facing child re straint system which belongs to a pas senger ris...

Page 99: ...t or front passenger seat separate seats with the passenger airbag off switch in the AUTO position because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position For details see SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag on page 55 in this Section LS13016 CAUTION Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes wit...

Page 100: ...re not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed LS13018 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to...

Page 101: ...le seat securely LS13020 CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer LS13021 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 102: ...airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position For details see SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag on page 55 in this Section LS13023 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking ca...

Page 103: ...p belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not fun...

Page 104: ...injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat LS13030 Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats Otherwise the child or front seat occupant s may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision If the driver s seat position does not allow suff...

Page 105: ...are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed LS13032 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt t...

Page 106: ...eat secure ly LS13034 CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer LS13035 4 To remove the infant seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger 06 04 25...

Page 107: ...senger seat to the rearward position 3 If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat put the child restraint system putting your weight on the front passenger seat 4 Insert the seat belt tab into the seat belt buckle 5 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the seat securely ...

Page 108: ...he SRS front passen ger airbag and side airbag on the passen ger side may deploy in an accident Do not drive the vehicle in this condition Re move the child restraint system and con tact your Toyota dealer CAUTION Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat A forward facing child re straint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when unavoi...

Page 109: ...e door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in flate and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child LS13039 Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it inter...

Page 110: ...re not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed LS13041 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to...

Page 111: ...le seat securely LS13043 CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer LS13044 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 112: ...indicates OFF because the front passenger airbag could in flate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain...

Page 113: ...he child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After in...

Page 114: ...ton and allow the belt to retract LS13050a Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap LS13052b Anchor brackets Symbol mark Routing device Bench seat LS13053bAnchor bracket Symbol mark Routing device Separate seats 06 04 25 Using a top strap regular cab models ...

Page 115: ...nstalled for each passenger seating position This symbol indicates the locations of the anchor brackets LS13063 TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET 1 Remove the passenger head re straint LS13181 Symbol mark 2 Lightly push down on the top sur face of the routing device cover with the symbol mark shown in the il lustration then pull it forward to re move 06 04 25 ...

Page 116: ...e removed cover in a safe place such as the glove box Be sure to replace the cover when the anchor bracket is not in use For instructions on installing the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 90 in this Section CAUTION When returning the seatback to its original position make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback Make sure t...

Page 117: ...Symbol mark Routing device or upper anchor bracket Lower anchor bracket Use the routing device and the anchor bracket to attach the top strap Upper anchor bracket is installed for front passenger s seating position lower anchor bracket is installed for right rear seating position This symbol indicates the locations of user ready anchor brackets 06 04 25 Using a top strap access cab models ...

Page 118: ...e LS13073 2 Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket on the back panel and tight en the top strap For instructions on installing the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 90 in this Section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different dire...

Page 119: ...op sur face of the upper anchor bracket cover with the symbol mark shown in the illustration then pull it for ward to remove Lower anchor bracket Pull up the lower anchor bracket LS13076a Routing device 2 Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt Route the top strap through the routing device as shown in the il lustration For instructions on installing the child re straint system see Child...

Page 120: ...t the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer LS13051 Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap LS13054a Anchor brackets Symbol mark Use the anchor bracket on the back panel to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for eac...

Page 121: ...swing the seatback forward slightly then latch the hook onto the anchor bracket Return the seatback to its original position LS13068 3 Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt and tighten the top strap Replace the head restraint For instructions on installing the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 90 in this Section 06 04 25 ...

Page 122: ...l the installation in structions provided by its manufac turer LS13078 Separate seats LS13079 Bench seat Lower anchorages for Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments are installed in the front passenger seat The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of the right side of the seat as shown in the illustration Child Restraint Systems e...

Page 123: ...NT SYSTEM INSTALLATION 1 Separate seats only Fold down the seatback and back to the 1st lock position most upright position until it locks into place Adjust the seat back to the 10th lock position Make sure the seatback is locked secure ly LS13080 Canada only Type A LS13081 Canada only Type B 06 04 25 ...

Page 124: ...ored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 114 in this Section For installation details refer to the instruc tion manual equipped with each product CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in diff...

Page 125: ...ages For such systems it is not necessary to use the vehicle seatbelts Instructions for installing these types of Child Restraint Systems in the right rear seating area are shown in the illustration on page 127 CAUTION To install the child restraint system properly make sure the bottom cush ion is flipped over whenever you use a child restraint system in the rear seating area LS13160a 1st lock pos...

Page 126: ...MA from Jan 06 Prod OM35871U LS13083 Canada only Front seat without seatback table type B LS13186 Canada only Front seat with seatback table type A LS13187 Canada only Front seat with seatback table type B 06 04 25 ...

Page 127: ...ion slightly and confirm the position of the lower anchorages near the but ton on the seat cushion 3 Type A Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps Type B Latch the buckles onto the anchorages Rear seat See the diagrams at right and the in structions on page 128 For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the pres ence of a lower c...

Page 128: ... Restraint System and the flipped over surface of the seat CAUTION To install the child restraint system properly make sure the bottom cush ion is flipped over whenever you use a child restraint system in the rear seating area If your child restraint system has a top strap it should be anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 117 in this Section For installation...

Page 129: ...lision LS13084 Lower anchorages for Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments are installed in the rear seat The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats as shown in the illustration Child Restraint Systems equipped with hook or buckle type attachments can be installed using these anchorages For such systems it...

Page 130: ...e top strap see Using a top strap on page 120 in this Section For installation details refer to the instruc tion manual equipped with each product CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it ...

Page 131: ...NSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 132 Outside rear view mirrors 132 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 134 Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror 135 Sun visors 136 Vanity mirrors 136 06 01 06 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 132: ...icle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position LS14002 Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side because it is a con...

Page 133: ...o adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror 06 ...

Page 134: ...icle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while th...

Page 135: ...ror surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light To turn off the automatic function push the OFF switch To turn on the automatic function again push the AUTO switch Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is in the best condition When the inside air temperature is low it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of headlights CAUTION Do not adj...

Page 136: ... remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side posi tion 2 Type B If glare comes from obliquely behind you extend the plate at the end of the visor position 3 CAUTION Type B Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1 It can cover the anti glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view Vanity mirrors LS14010 Type A LS14011 Type B pas...

Page 137: ...137 2006 TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U Type A To use the vanity mirrors swing down the sun visor and slide the cover Type B To use the vanity mirror swing down the sun visor 06 01 06 ...

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Page 139: ...N OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights and Wipers Headlights and turn signals 140 Emergency flashers 142 Instrument panel light control 142 Front fog lights 143 Interior light 143 Personal lights 144 Windshield wipers and washer 144 06 01 06 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 140: ... U S A The headlight low beam indicator light green light on the instru ment panel will tell you that the low beams are on Automatic light cut off system The lights automatically turn off when the driver s door is opened with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position To turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week ...

Page 141: ...the lever away from you position 1 Pull the lever to ward you position 2 for low beams The headlight high beam indicator light blue light on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on Flashing the high beam headlights position 3 Pull the lever all the way back The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned...

Page 142: ...must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as pos sible The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat ing NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running LS15006 To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the dial 06 01...

Page 143: ...LUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM When the switch is in the DOOR posi tion and any door is opened the light will come on After all the doors are closed the light remains on for about 15 seconds before fading out However in the following cases the light goes out immediately All the doors are closed when the igni tion key is in the ACC or ON posi tion The ignition key is turned to the ACC ON or START after all...

Page 144: ...the intermittent position position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps and downward to decrease it To squirt washer fluid pull the lever toward you and release it If the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 381 in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the...

Page 145: ...release it To squirt washer fluid pull the lever toward you and release it For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 381 in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shiel...

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Page 147: ...ION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 148 Engine coolant temperature gauge 148 Tachometer 149 Odometer and two trip meters 149 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 151 06 01 06 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 148: ...he fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible LS16002 The gauge indicates the engine coolant te...

Page 149: ...se it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine damage LS16004 This meter displays the ...

Page 150: ...y quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B 06 01 06 ...

Page 151: ...ing brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer e Stop and check f Take vehicle to Toyota dealer g Replace engine oil 06 01 06 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 152: ...or Take vehicle to Toyota dealer If brake system warning light is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer k Close all doors l Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately m Adjust tire inflation pressure including spare tire If the light remains contact Toyota dealer n Stop and check 06 01 06 ...

Page 153: ...153 2006 TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this o Key reminder buzzer Remove key 06 01 06 ...

Page 154: ...N Without the vehicle stability control system If either of the following conditions occurs immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer The light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running In this case the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring ...

Page 155: ...turned to ON or START the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver s seat belt is not fastened Unless the driver fastens the belt the light continues flashing and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds c Front Passenger s Seat Belt Re minder Light The light acts as a reminder to have the front passenger buckle up the seat belt Once the ignition key is turned to ON or START the r...

Page 156: ...tank is empty refuel immedi ately Loose fuel tank cap If the fuel tank cap is loose securely tighten it These cases are temporary malfunctions The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips If the lamp does not go off even after several trips contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel tank cap is not loose There is a prob...

Page 157: ... reading shown For details see Odometer and two trip meters on page 149 in this Sec tion 2 Turn the ignition key to the ON posi tion while holding down the trip meter reset knob Hold down the knob for at least 5 seconds The odometer indicates 000000 and the light goes off If the system fails to reset the light will continue flashing h Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel ...

Page 158: ...reafter if either of the systems malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the following systems do not operate but the brake system still operates conventionally Anti lock brake system Brake assist system Traction control system AUTO LSD system Vehicle stability control system Downhill assist control system Hill start assist c...

Page 159: ...ing Vehicle stability control system Traction control system AUTO LSD system Downhill assist control system Hill start assist control system Four wheel drive models and two wheel drive models with the rear differential lock system the VSC OFF indicator light will come on with the VSC TRAC warning light if there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle stability control system The slip indicator light...

Page 160: ...or more than 6 seconds The light comes on while driving m Low Tire Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the tire inflation pres sure of one or more of your tires includ ing the spare tire is low The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position It goes off after a few sec onds This indicates that the low tire pres sure warning system is functioning proper ly If the ligh...

Page 161: ...r indica tors go off after a few seconds Engine oil replacement reminder light ABS warning light VSC TRAC warning light VSC OFF indicator light AUTO LSD indicator light Low tire pressure warning light Slip indicator light Downhill assist control system indicator light The SRS warning light goes off after about 6 seconds With the vehicle stability control sys tem There may be the case that the ABS ...

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Page 163: ...n 165 Manual transmission 173 Four wheel drive system 175 Traction control system 179 AUTO LSD system 181 Vehicle stability control system 183 Downhill assist control system 186 Hill start assist control system 188 Rear differential lock system 191 Tire pressure warning system 192 Parking brake 199 Cruise control 199 Clutch start cancel switch 202 06 01 06 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 164: ...e engine im mobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer system on page 15 in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off you may hear sound coming from underneat...

Page 165: ... in ON position a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key re moval R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving shifting into overdrive possible 4 Engine braking shifting into overdrive not possible 3 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking 06 01 06 Automatic transmission 5 speed LS17002 With the brake pedal depressed The i...

Page 166: ...Four wheel drive system on page 175 in this Section for information of the front drive control CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while shifting 3 Release the parking brake and brake pedal Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting c Using engine braking To use engine braking you can downshift the transmission as follows Shift into the 4 position The trans mission ...

Page 167: ... could cause the vehicle to skid or spin d Using 3 2 and L positions The 3 2 and L positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre viously With the selector lever in 3 2 or L you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 3 or 2 the vehicle will start in first gear and automat ically shift to third gear or second gear With the selector lever in ...

Page 168: ...r lever to the P posi tion CAUTION Never attempt to move the selector lever into P position under any cir cumstances while the vehicle is mov ing Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may result g Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between fourth gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope shift the selector lever to the 4 posi tion Be sure ...

Page 169: ...or le ver out of P position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the P position even though the brake pedal is depressed use the shift lock override button For instructions see If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever on page 337 in Section 4 06 01 06 ...

Page 170: ...h in ON position a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key re moval R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving shifting into overdrive possible 3 Engine braking shifting into overdrive not possible 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking 06 01 06 Automatic transmission 4 speed LS17003 With the brake pedal de pressed The i...

Page 171: ...eed drops down to or lower than 119 km h 74 mph and stronger engine braking will be en abled Shift into the L position The trans mission will downshift to first gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 57 km h 35 mph and maximum engine braking will be en abled When the cruise control is being used even if you downshift from D to 3 engine braking will not be enabled be cause the crui...

Page 172: ...e and loss of vehicle control may result g Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between third gear and over drive when climbing a gentle slope shift the selector lever to the 3 posi tion Be sure to shift the selector lever to the D position immediately after ward When towing a trailer in order to main tain engine braking efficiency do not use D position The selec...

Page 173: ... upshifting or downshifting is easy For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds 5 speed models gear km h mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 45 6 speed models gear km h mph 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 25 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 40 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 ...

Page 174: ... 51 32 4 190 118 74 46 6 speed models gear km h mph H2 or H4 L4 1 49 30 19 11 2 93 58 36 22 3 137 85 53 33 4 171 106 66 41 5 204 127 79 49 NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift into reverse put the transmission in neutral release the clutch pedal momentarily and then try again When ...

Page 175: ...tion than two wheel drive With the vehicle stability control system In this mode the vehicle stability control system is off See Vehicle stability control system on page 183 in this Section L4 low speed position four wheel drive Front drive control switch knob at L4 The four wheel drive and 4LO low speed four wheel drive indicator lights come on when the L4 mode is selected Use this for maximum po...

Page 176: ...e is not in H4 mode Stop the ve hicle or reduce the vehicle speed to less than 100 km h 62 mph Operate the switch knob again CAUTION Never operate the front drive control switch knob if the wheels are slip ping Stop the slipping or spinning before operating To shift from H4 to H2 turn the front drive control switch knob fully coun terclockwise This can be done at any speed You need not depress the...

Page 177: ...be a trouble in the four wheel drive system CAUTION Never operate the front drive control switch knob if the wheels are slip ping Stop the slipping or spinning before operating SHIFTING BETWEEN H2 AND H4 To shift from H2 to H4 reduce the vehicle speed to less than 100 km h 62 mph and turn the front drive control switch knob fully clockwise If the four wheel drive indicator light con tinues to blin...

Page 178: ...e to a complete stop with the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the automatic transmission selector lever into N and push and turn the front drive control switch knob fully clockwise To shift from L4 to H4 bring the vehicle to a complete stop with the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the automatic transmission selector lever into N and turn the front drive control switch knob co...

Page 179: ...during the ordi nary driving so that it can operate when needed You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the trac tion control system is in the self check mode but does not indicate a malfunction When the traction control system is oper ating the following conditions occur The system control...

Page 180: ... At this time the traction control system does not oper ate LS17017 VSC TRAC warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the following Traction control system Vehicle stability control system AUTO LSD system Downhill assist control system Hill start assist control system When the system is normal and the igni tion key is turned to ON the light will come on and will go off a...

Page 181: ...Do not use the AUTO LSD system in conditions other than the above A much greater steering effort and more careful cornering control will be re quired LS17014 To activate the system push the AUTO LSD switch with the vehicle stopped The AUTO LSD is activated under the following condition At this time the AUTO LSD indicator light will come on The driving mode is set in the two wheel drive mode In the...

Page 182: ... of the follow ing systems under conditions such as on slippery roads AUTO LSD system Traction control system Hill start assist control system If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high while any of the systems is oper ating a buzzer will start to sound intermit tently to indicate that the AUTO LSD system can no longer operate In this case immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place If t...

Page 183: ...In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light comes on while driv ing NOTICE Do not drive with the AUTO LSD switch continuously turned on The vehicle stability control system helps provide integrated control of the systems such as anti ...

Page 184: ...nd replacing tires on page 369 in Section 7 2 LS17007 If the vehicle is going to skid during driv ing the slip indicator light blinks and an alarm sounds intermittently Special care should be taken while driving The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON If the indicator light does not come on when the ignition is turned on contact your Toyota dealer ...

Page 185: ...the ignition key is turned to ON It is normal if they go out after a while Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the light It is normal if they go out after a few seconds If the light comes on while driving the vehicle stability control system does not work However as the brakes operate nor mally when applied it is no problem to continue your driving In the following cases contact your...

Page 186: ...the L4 position The system does not operate when the front drive control switch knob is in the H2 or H4 position or the rear differen tial is locked 2 In order to make full use of the en gine brake putting the transmission in L or 2 is recommended The system will operate even if the trans mission selector lever is in D 4 3 or N However when it is in L or 2 the engine brake can also be utilized en ...

Page 187: ...ght will flash and a buzzer will sound intermittently When the temperature of the brake actuator de creases the system will begin to operate again Until it restarts the traction control system and hill start assist control system will not operate however the conventional brake can be operated The brake actuator temperature increases during continuous operation of the follow ing systems under condi...

Page 188: ...e driv ing the system does not work However as normal braking operates when being applied it is no problem to continue your driving In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light comes on while driv ing The hill start assist control syst...

Page 189: ...cator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON If the indicator light does not come on when the ignition is turned on contact your Toyota dealer Keep in mind the following when driv ing The hill start assist control system op erates for 5 seconds maximally If both the brake and accelerator pedals re main unexpressed for longer than 5 seconds the buzzer will sound at m...

Page 190: ...he slip indicator light goes out LS17017 If there is any abnormality in the sys tem the VSC TRAC warning light will come on If the system malfunctions the VSC TRAC warning light will come on If the VSC TRAC warning light comes on there may be an abnormality in any of the following systems in addition to the hill start assist control system Downhill assist control system Traction control system AUT...

Page 191: ...ditionally use the rear differential lock system CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock in the conditions other than above Large steering effort and careful cor nering control will be required LS17013 To lock the rear differential push the switch Be sure to stop the wheels before locking the differential For easy locking depress the clutch ped al push the lock switch and slowly re lease the...

Page 192: ... drive over 8 km h 5 mph when the differential is locked To unlock the differential push the switch once again Unlock the differential as soon as the ve hicle moves out For easy unlocking slightly turn the steer ing wheel in either direction while the ve hicle is in motion When the differential lock is disengaged the indicator light will go out Four wheel drive models The differential will also un...

Page 193: ...If you have a flat tire replace it with the spare tire For details see If you have a flat tire on page 321 in Section 4 The warning light goes off a few minutes after air is put into the deflated tire This warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire pressure changes caused by tem perature In this case adjusting the tire pressure will turn off the warning light...

Page 194: ...ase after adjustment and initializa tion leave the ignition on for about 20 minutes and increase the tire inflation pressure by 20 to 30 kPa If the warning light blinks The tire pressure warning system may be malfunctioning Contact your Toyota dealer SYSTEM MALFUNCTION The tire pressure warning system does not function properly under certain cir cumstances In the following cases the low tire press...

Page 195: ...fety feature your ve hicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS tire pressure warning system that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale low tire pressure warning light when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Ac cordingly when the low tire pressure telltale low tire pressure warning light illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as ...

Page 196: ...o guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en couraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving an tenna Increase the separation between the e...

Page 197: ...within a few minutes NOTICE Have the tires wheels or sensors replaced and ID codes registered by a Toyota dealer If you need sen sors purchase from a Toyota deal er The sensor nuts should always be tightened to a torque of 4 N m 0 4 kgf m 2 9 ft lbf The use of non genuine wheels will cause the air pressure sensors to transmit the electronic code in dif ferent manner resulting in the sys tem failur...

Page 198: ... the low tire pressure warning light blinks three times If the warning light does not blink three times initialization failed and the tire pressure warning system will not function properly In this case initialize the system again Do not push the reset switch without ad justing the tire inflation pressure to the specified level Otherwise the low tire pressure warning light may not come on even if ...

Page 199: ... the parking brake CAUTION Before driving be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off The cruise control is designed to main tain a set cruising speed without requir ing the driver to operate the accelera tor Cruising speed can be set to any speed above 40 km h 25 mph Within the limits of the engine s capabili ties cruising speed can be maintained up or...

Page 200: ... it This sets the vehicle at that speed If the speed is not satisfac tory tap the lever up for a faster speed or tap it down for a slower speed Each tap changes the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 0 mph You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal If you need acceleration for example when passing depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed When you release it the v...

Page 201: ...eset is to ac celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the SET direction RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the SET direc tion and hold it Release the lever when the desired speed is attained While the lever is held down the vehicle speed will gradually decrease However a faster way to reset is to de press the brake pedal and then push the lever down in the SET directio...

Page 202: ...ndicate the system is operating This switch cancels the clutch start sys tem which is designed to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is not depressed all the way down The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the clutch engaged Never use the switch for normal engine starting Be sure to follow the starting procedure ins...

Page 203: ...06 TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference 204 Using your audio system 205 Audio remote controls 223 Audio system operating hints 224 06 01 06 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 204: ...d OM35865U LS18001 Type 1 AM FM radio compact disc player with compact disc changer controller LS18003 Type 2 AM FM radio compact disc player with changer LS18005 Type 3 AM FM radio compact disc player with changer 06 01 06 Reference ...

Page 205: ... to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble midrange type 3 and bass levels In fact different kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with different mixes of treble midrange and bass Balance A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is also important Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo recording or broadcast...

Page 206: ...isc in with the label side up This compact disc player can store up to six discs The player will play from track 1 through to the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 of the next disc The player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only LS18007 NOTICE Do not stack up two discs for in sertion or it will cause damage to the compact disc changer Insert only one compact disc into slot...

Page 207: ...207 2006 TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows 06 01 06 Controls and features Type 1 LS18002 ...

Page 208: ...on Each time you push the AUDIO CONTROL knob the mode changes To adjust the tone and balance turn the knob BAS Adjusts low pitched tones The dis play ranges from 5 to 5 TRE Adjusts high pitched tones The dis play ranges from 5 to 5 FAD Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers The display ranges from F7 to R7 BAL Adjusts the sound balance between the right and left speakers The...

Page 209: ...nd the player will perform the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order To turn off the random fea ture push this button again With compact disc changer only To play all the tracks in the magazine in random order Push and hold RAND preset button 1 until you hear a beep will ap pear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in random o...

Page 210: ...display and the player will scan all the tracks on the disc you are listening to To stop scanning push this button again If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning With compact disc changer only Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Push the SCAN button until you hear a beep SCAN will appear on the dis play and the player will scan the first track o...

Page 211: ... compact disc that contains text data To change the display quickly push and release the TEXT button while the com pact disc is playing The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to disc title to track title then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing NO TITLE will appear on the display If the entire disc or tra...

Page 212: ...212 2006 TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows 06 01 06 Type 2 LS18004 ...

Page 213: ... or preset button 5 to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc When you release the button the compact disc play er will resume playing AM Push the AM button to turn on the radio and select the AM band AM will appear on the display AUDIO CONTROL Tone and sound bal ance adjustment function Each time you push the AUDIO CONT knob the mode changes To adjust the tone and balance turn the knob BAS...

Page 214: ... first compact disc After the disc is loaded the shutter of the slot will close After a few seconds the shutter will auto matically open again so the next disc can be inserted The same process can be applied for loading the rest of the discs If the player is full of discs DISC FULL will appear on the display If no compact disc is inserted the shutter will close after 15 seconds PWR VOL Power and V...

Page 215: ...in To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release the SCAN but ton The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for 5 seconds and then scan again to the next station To stop scanning push this button again Compact disc player There are two scan features you can ei ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Scanning...

Page 216: ...ng noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TEXT This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text data To change the display quickly push and release the TEXT button while the com pact disc is playing The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to disc title to track title then back to the elapsed time ...

Page 217: ...217 2006 TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows 06 01 06 Type 3 LS18006 ...

Page 218: ...se the eject but ton To eject all discs at a time press and hold the eject button until you hear a beep The last compact disc played before pushing the button will be ejected first If the ejected disc is not removed for a long time the eject function will be cancelled Reverse Fast forward button Push and hold preset button 6 or preset button 5 to fast forward or reverse within a compact disc When ...

Page 219: ...4 until the number of the disc you want to listen appears on the display FM1 2 Push the FM1 2 button to turn on the radio and select the FM band FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display This system allows you to set twelve FM sta tions two for each of the preset button LOAD This button is used to load the compact discs in the compact disc player This player can store up to six discs To load one compa...

Page 220: ...You can either replay a disc track or a whole com pact disc Repeating a track Quickly push and release RPT preset button 2 while the track is playing will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically replay To turn off the repeat feature push this button again Repeating a disc Push and hold RPT preset button 2 until you hear a beep will ap pear on the display The player will rep...

Page 221: ... of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return to the begin ning of the current track quickly push the down side of the button one time ST Stereo reception display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re ceived ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ...

Page 222: ...ion If no traffic program station is found NO TRAF INFO appears on the display for a few seconds and the display returns to the previous mode TUNE Tuning Turn the TUNE knob clockwise to step up the frequency Turn the knob counter clockwise to step down the frequency TYPE Program Types When you push or of the TYPE button while receiving an RDS station the current program type will appear on the dis...

Page 223: ...f the audio system can be adjusted using the switches on the steer ing wheel Details of the specific switches controls and features are described below 1 Volume control switch 2 switch 3 MODE switch 06 01 06 Audio remote controls steering switches LS18008a ...

Page 224: ...ck push the side of the switch once quickly With compact disc changer only Push and hold the or side of the switch until the disc you want to listen to is set 3 MODE switch Push MODE switch to select an audio mode Each push changes the mode se quentially if the desired mode is ready to use To turn the audio system on push the MODE switch To turn the audio system off push and hold the MODE switch u...

Page 225: ...ially at night These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio sta tion causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency they can interfere with each other making it difficult to hear the broad cast Static AM is easily ...

Page 226: ...ct discs marked as shown above The following products may not be playable on your compact disc player Copy protected CD CD R CD Recordable CD RW CD Re writable CD ROM Special shaped discs Z17058 Transparent translucent discs Low quality discs Labeled discs 06 01 06 ...

Page 227: ...ticularly on the shiny side Dirt scratches warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint f...

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Page 229: ... Jan 06 Prod OM35865U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 230 Air flow selector settings 233 Operating tips 233 Instrument panel vents 236 Air conditioning filter 236 06 01 06 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 230: ...230 2006 TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U 1 Fan speed selector 2 Temperature selector 3 Air flow selector 4 Air intake selector 5 A C button on some models 06 01 06 Controls LS19001 ...

Page 231: ... In this position air intake selector mode changes to FRESH automatically to clear the windshield quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCU LATE mode press the air intake selec tor button once again Vehicles with A C button Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the windshield more quickly 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Turn...

Page 232: ...sh indicator light is off Draws outside air into the system To prevent fogging up of the windshield the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system A C button on some models To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again 06 01 06 ...

Page 233: ...fference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads close all windows If dust thrown up by the ve hicle ...

Page 234: ... recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards blue zone Air ...

Page 235: ...low cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse When side windows fog up turn the side vents toward the windows Defrosting Condition Moisture is on the outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Turni...

Page 236: ...ed as shown LS19005 1 Side vents 2 Center vents You can change air flow direction by turn ing the instrument panel vents Air conditioning filter LS19007b The air conditioning filter information label is placed inside of the glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been installed The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the vehicle through the air conditioning vent 06 01 06...

Page 237: ...dows begin to fog up easily To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow such as inner city or desert areas early replacement may be required For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement LS19009 1 ...

Page 238: ... 2 Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws LS19011 3 Push down on the tabs and open the filter door LS19012a 4 Remove the filter from the filter out let Inspect the filter on the surface If it is dirty it should be replaced 06 01 06 ...

Page 239: ...filter outlet follow the instructions indicated on the label INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop erly in position The use of air condi tioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per formance and then affect air condi tioning performance 06 01 06 ...

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Page 241: ...47 Cigarette lighter 247 Power outlet 247 Glove box 252 Garage door opener box 252 Auxiliary boxes 255 Rear console box 257 Cup holders 257 Bottle holders 259 Storage boxes 260 Flashlight holder 260 Seatback table 261 Cargo net hooks 261 Grocery bag hooks 262 Deck hooks 262 Deck rails 262 Floor mat 265 06 01 06 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 242: ...o switch between English U S Customary System and metric units of the outside temperature display Every time you push this button the dis play toggles through the following informa tion 1 Compass and outside temperature F 2 Compass and outside temperature C 3 Display off no compass The display variations are as follows Indication Outside temperature English U S Customary System E F Metric M C The ...

Page 243: ...nds Displays Directions N NE E SE S SW W NW North Northeast East Southeast South Southwest West Northwest The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions The vehicle is stopped immediately af ter turning The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped The ignition switch is turned off imme diately after turning The vehicle is on an inclined surface The vehicle i...

Page 244: ...unction of the compass sensor CALIBRATING THE COMPASS deviation calibration The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction deter mined by the earth s magnetic field The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To adjust this deviation stop the vehicle then push and hold the E M button until the VAR indication appears on the com pass displ...

Page 245: ...er After calibration leaving the system for several seconds returns to the compass mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped 06 01 06 LS10048 Samoa 5 Guam 8 Saipan 8 ...

Page 246: ...circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re placed or disconnected Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to in terference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower between buildings roof parking near a ...

Page 247: ...s heating up it automati cally pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement LS10003 The power outlet is designed for power supply for car accessories The key must be in the ACC or ON position for the power outlets to be used NOTICE To prevent ...

Page 248: ...the vehicle is being driven the maximum capacity of the power outlet is always 115 VAC 100W When the vehicle is stationary the maximum capacity of the power outlet varies depending on the fol lowing conditions a or b a The maximum capacity is 115 VAC 400W when the following condi tion applies Automatic transmission models The selector lever is in the P or N posi tion Manual transmission models The...

Page 249: ... lever is in the P or N posi tion Manual transmission models The shift lever is in the neutral position and the clutch pedal is not depressed 3 Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance is not broken 4 Push the power outlet main switch again When the cabin temperature is high open the windows to cool the temp...

Page 250: ...facturers instruction man uals Do not modify disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any way Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents which could cause serious damage or injuries Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary repairs To prevent injuries and accidents se curely fix all electric appliances be fore use and do not use any ap pliances that may do any of ...

Page 251: ...e power train components Do not use plug adaptors to con nect too many plugs to the power outlet If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con nected replace the outlet Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary replacements If the power outlet gets dirty turn the main switch off and use a soft clean dry wet cloth to wipe it gent ly Do not use any cleansing materi als such a...

Page 252: ...ecessary contact a Toyota dealer Certain electrical appliances may cause radio noise LS10006 To open the glove box door pull the lever CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving LS10007 The box is designed to store a garage door opener transmitter Open the cover and remove the Velcro square 06 01 06 Glove box G...

Page 253: ...he square to back side of the transmitter near the center LS10009 Please note if transmitter has wire clip for sun visor this clip must be removed prior to adhesion of the Velcro LS10010 Place the transmitter with Velcro square facing inside of box into the box Make sure the transmitter button is located above button pins 06 01 06 ...

Page 254: ...d you can operate the transmitter by pushing the center panel of the cover LS10013 If the center panel does not contact your garage door opener transmitter Check to see if spacer is on the cor rect pin Attach another spacer to the top of original spacer Check operation If re quired continue to add spacers until contact is achieved If the transmitter is clattering during driv ing fill in a piece of...

Page 255: ... of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Type A only As these holders are designed for holding a light object such as an eyeglass do not place any heavy objects in them Heavy objects may cause the holder to open and contents to fly out result ing in injuries NOTICE Type A only During hot weather the interior of the vehicle becomes very hot Do not leave an...

Page 256: ...865U LS10016a Front Type C under the rear seat of access cab models LS10017a Front Type D under the rear seat of double cab models LS10019a Type E left side of bed LS10043 Type F right side of bed LS10018a Type G right side of bed 06 01 06 ...

Page 257: ...ers are designed for hold ing cups or drink cans securely Type A and B The cup holder can be adjustable to the size of the cups or drink cans by changing the holder posi tion and the arm position as shown CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in jured people in the vehicle during sudden b...

Page 258: ...n 06 Prod OM35865U LS10028 Type A bench seat LS10027 Type B separate seats with automatic transmission LS10026 Type C separate seats with automatic transmission LS10025 Type D separate seats with manual trans mission 06 01 06 ...

Page 259: ...ION Do not attempt to use the holder for any other purpose for which it was intended Inappropriately sized or shaped objects may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in jured people in the vehicle during a sudden braking or an accident NOTICE Do not put a cup or open bottle in the bottle holder because the con tents may spill when the door opens or closes 06 01 06 Bottle holders ...

Page 260: ...s designed to place things like bottles The separator is detachable and it can be installed in various positions as required LS10044 The flashlight holder is designed to hold the flashlight securely The flashlight holder is detachable and it can be installed in various positions as required 06 01 06 Storage boxes double cab models only Flashlight holder double cab models only ...

Page 261: ...o avoid serious injury Do not set up the seatback table while the vehicle is moving Do not sit on the seatback table NOTICE To prevent damage to the seat avoid putting heavy loads on the temporary table LS10051a These hooks are designed to hang the factory supplied cargo net To hang the cargo net use the cargo net hooks NOTICE To prevent damage to the hook avoid hanging items other than the cargo ...

Page 262: ...precautions when loading luggage CAUTION To avoid personal injury keep the deck hooks folded when not in use LS10041a Deck rails To use the deck rails you must install genuine Toyota accessories or their equivalent for the deck rails Follow the manufacturer s instructions and precautions when installing a genuine Toyota accessory or equivalent See Stowage precautions on page 294 in Section 2 for p...

Page 263: ...the rails Do not exceed a total tensile load of 200 kg 440 lb per deck rail To prevent luggage or cargo from sliding forward during braking make sure the deck rail accessories such as storage box are securely attached on the deck rails LS10055a 1 Locking plate 2 Thumb wheel 3 Tie down cleat The deck rail system enables you to insert and move tie down cleats to their best location along deck rails ...

Page 264: ...k rail rotate the tie down cleat 90 and release the thumb wheel LS10058 3 Slide the cleat to the closest detent in the rail system You will feel that the locking plate snaps into a det ent LS10059a 4 Tighten the thumb wheel in a clock wise motion until the clutch mecha nism ratchets 06 01 06 ...

Page 265: ... cargo can cause injury when the vehicle is in motion Applying loads at an angle to the tie down cleat greater than 45 or loads greater than 100 kg 220 lb may cause damage to the deck deck rail system tie down cleat and or the cargo Do not exceed a total tensile load of 200 kg 440 lb per deck rail Do not install more than the follow ing number of tie down cleats per deck rail Side rail Short deck ...

Page 266: ...m Jan 06 Prod OM35865U LS10033 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident 06 01 06 ...

Page 267: ...tries 272 Three way catalytic converters 272 Engine exhaust cautions 273 Facts about engine oil consumption 274 Iridium tipped spark plugs 275 Brake system 275 Brake pad wear limit indicators 281 Rear step bumper 281 Limited slip differential 281 Your Toyota s identification 282 Theft prevention labels 283 Suspension and chassis 284 Tire information 285 Vehicle load limits 293 Cargo and luggage 29...

Page 268: ...ad conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicl...

Page 269: ...hrottle acceleration when starting and driving Avoid racing the engine Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un leaded gasoline To help prevent gas sta...

Page 270: ...line sold in the U S contains detergent additives to keep clean and or clean intake systems QUALITY GASOLINE Automotive manufacturers in the U S Europe and Japan have developed a specification for quality fuel named World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC that is expected to be applied world wide The WWFC consists of four categories that depend on required emission lev els In the U S category 3 or 4 has been...

Page 271: ...lt your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not use gasohol other than stated above It will cause fuel sys tem damage or vehicle performance problems If driveability problems occur poor hot starting vaporizing engine knock etc discontinue the use Take care not to spill gasohol dur ing refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage FUEL TANK CAPACITY 80 L 21 1 gal 17 6 Imp gal Fuel pump shut off system The fuel pump...

Page 272: ...E engine The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas CAUTION Keep people and combustible mate rials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running The exhaust gas is very hot Do not idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easi ly such as grass leaves paper or rags 06 0...

Page 273: ...Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter sys tem best To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For scheduled maintenance information refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supple ment CAUT...

Page 274: ...r wall when a pis ton moves downwards in the cylinder High negative pressure generated when the vehicle is decelerating sucks some of this oil into the combustion chamber This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oi...

Page 275: ...ridium tipped spark plugs Do not adjust gaps for engine perfor mance smooth driveability Without the vehicle stability control system The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub systems If either sub system should fail the other will still work However the pedal will be harder to press and your stopping distance will increase Also the brake system warning li...

Page 276: ... system warning light comes on and buzzer sounds continuous ly In this case the brakes may not work properly If they do not work well depress the brake pedal firmly If the brake system warning light comes on immediately stop your vehicle and contact your Toyota deal er The brake system warning light may stay on for about 60 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ON position It is normal i...

Page 277: ... the anti lock brake system is in the self check mode and does not indicate a malfunction When the anti lock brake system is ac tivated the following conditions may occur They do not indicate a malfunc tion of the system You may hear the anti lock brake sys tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve hicle body and steering wheel You may also hear the motor sound ...

Page 278: ...nti lock brake system works properly the light turns off after a few seconds There after if the system malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate but the brake system still operates con ventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock...

Page 279: ...warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the following systems do not operate but the brake system still operates conventionally Anti lock brake system Brake assist system Traction control system AUTO LSD system Vehicle stability control system Downhill assist control system Hill start assist control system When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is...

Page 280: ...ke assist system the ve hicle stability control system the trac tion control system the downhill assist control system and the hill start assist control system do not operate BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM When you slam the brakes on the brake assist system judges as an emer gency stop and provides more powerful braking for a driver who cannot hold down the brake pedal firmly When you slam the brakes on more...

Page 281: ...ep bumper Do not stand on the rear step bumper while the vehicle is moving Some Toyotas are equipped with a limit ed slip differential If one of the rear wheels begins to spin the limited slip dif ferential is designed to aid traction by automatically transmitting driving force to the other rear wheel If you are not sure whether your vehicle is equipped with one you can ask your Toyota dealer CAUT...

Page 282: ... panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle LS20008b Regular and double cab models LS20009b Access cab models The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label 06 01 06 Your Toyota s identification Vehicle identification number ...

Page 283: ...ncidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio ...

Page 284: ... from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs etc It can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of control 06 01 06 Suspension and chassis ...

Page 285: ...ding For details see Uniform tire quality grading on page 288 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 369 5 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire 6 Radial tires or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall A tire not marked wi...

Page 286: ...t recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 400 10 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has M S on the sidewall The tire not marked with M S is a summer tire For details see Types of tires on page 296 LS20015 This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN 1 DOT symbol 2 Tire Identification Number TIN 3 Tire manufacturer s identification ma...

Page 287: ...to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inches 6 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 7 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter SU21026a 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter SU21027 1 Bead 2 Sidewall 3 Shoulder 4 Tread 5 Belt 6 Inner liner 7 Reinforcing rubber 8 Carcass 9 Rim lines 10 Bead wires 11 Chafer 06 01 06 Tire size Name of each section of tire ...

Page 288: ...e rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in...

Page 289: ... and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of per formance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that i...

Page 290: ...d of automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory installed equipment whether installed or not Curb weight the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine the s...

Page 291: ...lding on the other sidewall of the tire or Intended outboard sidewall deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or B the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Occupant distribution distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 that follows Rim a met...

Page 292: ...ted in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity number of occupants Vehicle normal load number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2...

Page 293: ...b models Total 5 Front 2 Rear 3 Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose esti mated average weight is 68 kg 150 lb per person Depending on the weight of each person the seating ca pacity given may exceed the total load capacity NOTICE Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity do not exceed the total load ca pacity Towing capacity Towing capacity means the ...

Page 294: ...ith objects left on top of the instrument panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning and im pair the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle occu pants Cargo capacity depends on the to tal weight of the occupants Cargo capacity Total load capac ity Total weight of occupants Steps for Dete...

Page 295: ...s follows B kg lb A kg lb C kg lb From this condition if 3 more passen gers with the combined weight of D kg lb get on the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E kg lb as follows C kg lb D kg lb E kg lb As shown in the above example if the number of occupants increases the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of occupants who got on later must be reduced In other words i...

Page 296: ...ide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving The details about how to distinguish summer ti...

Page 297: ...driving Before starting the engine 298 How to start the engine 298 Tips for driving in various conditions 299 Off road driving precautions 300 Winter driving tips 302 Dinghy towing 303 Trailer towing 303 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 313 06 01 06 SECTION 3 ...

Page 298: ...from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off Before starting the engine be sure to follow the instructions in a Before cranking Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper ai...

Page 299: ...ng brake and place the transmis sion in P automatic or in first or reverse manual If necessary block the wheels Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously wh...

Page 300: ... are high speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet If they are wet your vehicle will require a longer stopping distance and it may pull to one side when the brakes are applied Also the park ing brake will not hold the vehicle securely When driving your vehicle off road please observe the following precautions to en sure your...

Page 301: ...cantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is mov ing When driving off road or in rugged terrain do not drive at excessive speeds jump make sharp turns strike objects etc This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury You are also risking expensive damage...

Page 302: ...e of 55 coolant and 45 deionized water This coolant pro vides protection down to about 42 C 44 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter start ing Section 7 3 tells you how to visually inspect the battery Your Toyota dealer and most service st...

Page 303: ...designed to be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground This may cause serious damage to your vehicle Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger and load carrying vehicle Tow ing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling performance braking durability and driving economy fuel consumption etc Your saf...

Page 304: ...g over 907 kg 2000 lb it is nec essary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity The com bination of the gross trailer weight added to the total weight of the vehicle occupants and vehicle car go must never exceed a total of the following Two wheel drive models except Pre Runner 3402 kg 7500 lb Four wheel drive models and Pre Runner 2TR FE engine 3628 kg 8000 lb 1GR FE engine Without t...

Page 305: ...g the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri ous personal injuries The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Label The gross ve hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch and trailer tongue load It also includes the weight ...

Page 306: ...e in the front half of the trailer and the remaining 40 in the rear HITCHES If you wish to install a trailer hitch you should consult with your Toyota dealer Use only a hitch recommended by the hitch manufacturer and the one which conforms to the total trailer weight requirement The hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed accord ing to the hitch manufacturer s instruc tion...

Page 307: ...1 Determine the correct trailer ball size for the trailer coupler Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size The sizes you will most likely find stamped on the coupler are Trailer class Typical trailer ball size IV 2 5 16 in II and III 2 in I 1 7 8 in 2 Select the appropriate trailer ball to match or exceed the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer The trailer ball load rat...

Page 308: ...ailer weight is 1587 kg 3500 lb CAUTION The maximum gross trailer weight trailer weight plus cargo weight when towing with the bumper must never exceed 1587 kg 3500 lb LS30005 FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER NOTICE When towing a fifth wheel trailer be careful not to hit the cabin or deck by the trailer while making a sharp turn LS30007 LS30008 1 Coupler 2 Trailer ball 06 01 06 ...

Page 309: ... If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg 1000 lb trailer brakes are required Never tap into your vehicle s hy draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball there is danger of the trailer wandering over into another lane LS30009 S...

Page 310: ...rate the trailer lights However the trailer lights must comply with fed eral state provincial and local regula tions See your local recreational ve hicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of wiring and relays for your trailer Check for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up Direct splicing may damage your vehicle s electrical system and cause a malf...

Page 311: ...fore actually towing a trail er practice turning stopping and back ing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the feel Backing with a trailer is difficult and requires practice Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the trailer to the left Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to the right This pro cedure is generally opposite to...

Page 312: ...steep grade with a trailer If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating immediately turn off the air conditioning if in use pull off the road and stop in a safe spot Refer to If your vehicle overheats on page 320 in Section 4 Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking Apply the parking brake firmly Put the transmission in P automatic or in fir...

Page 313: ...tor lever into the D when engine braking is not required 5 speed automatic transmission Driv ing with the selector lever in 4 will reduce the fuel economy For details see Automatic transmission 5 speed on page 165 in Section 1 7 4 speed automatic transmission Driv ing with the selector lever in 3 will reduce the fuel economy For details see Automatic transmission 4 speed on page 170 in Section 1 7...

Page 314: ...cle tuned up and in top shape A dirty air cleaner improper valve clearance dirty plugs dirty oil and grease brakes not adjusted etc all lower engine performance and contribute to poor fuel economy For longer life of all parts and lower operating costs keep all maintenance work on schedule and if you often drive under severe conditions see that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance For sc...

Page 315: ...hile driving 319 If you cannot increase engine speed 320 If your vehicle overheats 320 If you have a flat tire 321 If your vehicle becomes stuck 331 If your vehicle needs to be towed 332 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 337 If you lose your keys 338 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 338 06 01 06 SECTION 4 ...

Page 316: ...he ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a f...

Page 317: ... produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1 If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle make sure the vehicles are not to...

Page 318: ...able to the positive terminal on the booster battery LS40035 Discharged battery Negative terminal mark Jumper cable Booster battery c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery The...

Page 319: ...g is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked at your Toyota dealer If the first start attempt is not success ful Check that the clamp on the jumper cables are tight Recharge the discharged battery with the jumper cables connected for several minutes and restart your en gine in the normal way If another attempt is not successful the battery may be depleted Have it checked...

Page 320: ...ing used 2 If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir stop the engine Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood If there is no coolant boiling over or steam leave the engine running CAUTION To help avoid personal injury keep the hood closed until there is no steam Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure 3 Visually check to see if the engine drive ...

Page 321: ...f a highway Park on a level spot with firm ground 2 Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers 3 Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P auto matic or reverse manual 4 Have everyone get out of the ve hicle on the side away from traffic 5 Read the following instructions thoroughly CAUTION When jacking be sure to observe the following to reduce the possi bility of persona...

Page 322: ... the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not place any objects on top of or underneath the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a deflated tire Driving even a short distance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair LS40003 Regul...

Page 323: ...ecurely by the tightening strap LS40036 Turn the jack joint by hand To remove Turn the joint in direction 1 until the jack is free To store Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to pre vent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking LS40005a To remove the spare tire 1 Put a jack handle jack handle ex tension and jack handle end to gether as shown in the illustr...

Page 324: ...e of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire taking care that the tire goes straight up without catching on any other part to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking LS40008 2 Block the wheel diagonally op posite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind ...

Page 325: ...he wheel nuts before raising the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the han dle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just un screw them about one half turn CAUTION Never use ...

Page 326: ...nd togeth er as shown in the illustration 1 Jack handle end 2 Jack handle extension 3 Wheel nut wrench CAUTION Make sure they are each securely fixed with screws LS40037 Front of vehicle 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle as the jack touches the vehicle and begins to fit double check that it is properly positioned Rear side only When positioning the jack under the rear axle housing ...

Page 327: ...se fit and turn it clock wise with the handle As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly posi tioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone LS40016 8 Remove the wheel nuts and change tires Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside Roll the spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel with the...

Page 328: ... driving LS40018a 9 Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin ger tight Reinstall the wheel nuts tapered end inward and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press back on the tire back and see if you can tighten them more CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts Doing so may lead to overtightening the nuts and damaging the bolts The nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off which could cau...

Page 329: ...tools or any addition al leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely en gaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the...

Page 330: ...on 8 If the pressure is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire infla tion valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 13 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely With a spare tire of the same wheel ty...

Page 331: ...f your vehicle is equipped with the rear differential lock system you can use it in this situation For details see Rear differential lock system on page 191 in Section 1 7 CAUTION Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and back ward if people or objects are any where near the vehicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes ...

Page 332: ...h the instructions given in Emergency towing on page 334 or 335 in this Section Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are generally aware of the state provincial and local laws pertaining to towing Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly Although most operators know the correct procedure it is possible to make a mis...

Page 333: ...or towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the bumper and or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged dur ing towing Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position as the steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight while towing b Using flat bed truck Four wheel drive models a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front Manual tr...

Page 334: ...ck LS40028 c Towing with sling type truck All models c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck ei ther from the front or rear This may cause body damage LS40031a If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser vice If towing service is not available in an emergency your vehicle may be tempo rarily towed by a c...

Page 335: ...g eyelet provided Before towing release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral manu al or N automatic The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine run ning Four wheel drive models Put the front drive control switch knob in H2 CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual LS400...

Page 336: ...hicles Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing hook provided Before towing release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral manu al or N automatic The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine run ning Four wheel drive models Put the front drive control switch knob in H2 CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steer...

Page 337: ...ehicle during towing The following methods are effective to use when your vehicle is stuck in the mud sand or other condition from which the vehicle cannot be driven out under its own power Use extreme cau tion when towing the vehicle In addi tion keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or chain when towing Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the tires Place stones or wood u...

Page 338: ...suggestion given in Keys on page 12 in Section 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass You can purchase a new...

Page 339: ...an 06 Prod OM35865U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 340 Washing and waxing your Toyota 341 Cleaning the interior 343 06 01 06 SECTION 5 ...

Page 340: ...ies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following points should be observed If y...

Page 341: ...ashing The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When exposed to coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust or chemical substances When the vehicle b...

Page 342: ...ge Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well 1 Always wash and dry the vehicle be fore you begin waxing even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax 2 Use a good quality polish and wax If the finish has become extremely weath ered use a car cleaning po...

Page 343: ...le which work well Follow the manufacturer s instructions NOTICE Do not use solvent thinner gasoline or window cleaner on the interior Carpets Use a good foam type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which you mix with water to pro duce a...

Page 344: ...to dry in a venti lated shaded area NOTICE If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent Never use organic substances such as benzine alcohol or gasoline or alkaline or acid solutions for clean ing the leather as these could cause discoloring Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth etc may scratch the fine grained surface...

Page 345: ...ce and care Maintenance requirements 346 General maintenance 347 Does your vehicle need repairing 349 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 350 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement 06 01 06 SECTION 6 ...

Page 346: ...er s Manual Supplement It is recommended that any replacement parts used for maintenance or for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the ...

Page 347: ...e en gine IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked from time to time e g each time when refueling Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank See page 381 in Section 7 3 for additional information Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW lines on the see through reservoir when the engine is cold See page 362 in Section 7 2 ...

Page 348: ...atback bench seat and rear seatback rear split bench seat check that the latches lock securely Seat belts Check that the seat belt system such as buckles retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly Make sure the belt webbing is not cut frayed worn or dam aged Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Clutch pedal Check the pedal for smooth ...

Page 349: ...or changes in perfor mance sounds and visual tip offs that indicate service is needed Some impor tant clues are as follows Engine missing stumbling or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows ...

Page 350: ...ot been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your driving habits the codes may not be completely set Also if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary mal function such as a loose fuel tank cap your vehicle may not pass the I M test T...

Page 351: ...006 TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 352 Fuse locations 354 Do it yourself service precautions 354 Parts and tools 356 06 01 06 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 352: ...sher fluid tank 2 Engine coolant reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Power steering fluid reservoir 5 Engine oil level dipstick 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Fuse block 8 Battery 9 Condenser 10 Radiator 06 01 06 Engine compartment overview 2TR FE engine LS71002b ...

Page 353: ... Windshield washer fluid tank 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Engine oil filler cap 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Fuse block 8 Battery 9 Condenser 10 Radiator 06 01 06 1GR FE engine LS71001b ...

Page 354: ...ty statement for details and suggestions This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Section 6 there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools For information on tools and parts for do it yourself maintenance see Parts and tools on page 356 in this Section Utmost care should b...

Page 355: ...en to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it To re move used engine oil from your skin wash thoroughly with soap and water Do not leave used oil within the reach of children Dispose of used oil and filter only in a safe and acceptable manner Do not dispose of used oil and fil ter in household trash in sewers or onto the ground Call your dealer or a service station for information concerning ...

Page 356: ...page 360 in Section 7 2 for de tails about engine oil selection Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding oil CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Parts if level is low Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non ni trite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of...

Page 357: ... with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Replacing light bulbs on page 382 in Section 7 3 Tools Screwdriver Wrench 06 01 06 ...

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Page 359: ...ng the engine coolant level 362 Checking the radiator and condenser 363 Checking brake fluid 363 Checking power steering fluid 365 Checking tire inflation pressure 366 Checking and replacing tires 369 Rotating tires 371 Installing snow tires and chains 372 Replacing wheels 374 Aluminum wheel precautions 375 06 01 06 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 360: ...manifold NOTICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick We recommend that you use a funnel when adding oil The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the leve...

Page 361: ...l Recommended viscosity SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 is not available SAE 10W 30 may be used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change Oil identification mark The ILSAC International Lubricant Stan dardization and Approval Committee Certi fication Mark is added to some oil c...

Page 362: ...check the radiator hoses radiator cap and drain cock and water pump If you can find no leak have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system CAUTION To prevent burning yourself do not remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or ...

Page 363: ...hicle to a Toyota dealer CAUTION To prevent burning yourself be care ful not to touch the radiator or con denser when the engine is hot NOTICE To prevent damage to the radiator and condenser do not perform the work by yourself LS72007 To check the fluid level simply look at the see through reservoir The level should be between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir It is normal for the brake fluid...

Page 364: ... to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high If the reservoir needs frequent refilling it may indicate a serious mechanical prob lem If the level is low add SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir Refilling brake fluid 1 Turn the ignition switch off 2 Depress the brake pedal more than 20 times 3 Remove the reservoir cover...

Page 365: ... is hot the fluid level should be in the HOT range If the level is at the low side of either range add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III to bring the level within the range e After replacing the reservoir cap visu ally check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage CAUTION The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself NOTICE Avoid over...

Page 366: ...fluid DEXRON II or III to bring the level within the range To remove the reservoir cap turn it coun terclockwise and lift up To reinstall it turn it clockwise After replacing the reser voir cap visually check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage CAUTION The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the power steer i...

Page 367: ...u will get an accurate cold tire inflation pres sure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of a tire can be misleading Besides tire inflation pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving Never exceed the vehicle capac ...

Page 368: ...ressure may waste fuel reduce the comfort of driv ing reduce tire life and make your ve hicle less safe to drive If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota deal er CAUTION Keep your tires properly inflated Otherwise the following condi tions may occur and cause an ac cident resulting in death or seri ous injuries Low tire pressure underinfla tion Excessive wear Uneven wear...

Page 369: ...e effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough to expose the fabric or bulges indi cating internal damage the tire should be replaced If a tire often goes flat or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage it should be replaced If you are not sure consult with your...

Page 370: ...85 in Sec tion 2 and Your Toyota s identifica tion on page 282 in Section 2 CAUTION Observe the following instruc tions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Do not mix radial bias belted or bias ply tires on your ve hicle as this may cause dan gerous handling characteris tics resulting in loss of control Do not use tires other than the manufacturer s recommended s...

Page 371: ...replaced have them repaired or replaced by the nearest Toyota dealer or au thorized tire dealer Failure to do so may cause the tire pressure sensors to be dam aged when the tires are re moved or installed Remove the air pressure sen sors before replacing the tires to prevent the sensors from being damaged LS72010 With a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires LS72012 With a spare ...

Page 372: ... is changed due to tire rotation See Tire pressure warning system on page 192 in Section 1 7 WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice On wet or dry roads conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires select tires of the same size construction and load capacity as the originally installe...

Page 373: ...ted Never drive over 120 km h 75 mph with any type of snow tires G72017 Side chain Cross chain TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size Use the following type chains mm in A Diameter of side chain 5 0 0 20 B Diameter of cross chain 6 3 0 25 Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road so always check local reg ulations before installing ch...

Page 374: ...s with the same load ca pacity diameter rim width and offset Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wheel and bear ing life brake cooling speedometer odom eter calibration stopping ability headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clear ance and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis Replacemen...

Page 375: ...uminum wheels check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600 km 1000 miles If you have rotated repaired or changed your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels When balancing your wheels u...

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Page 377: ...rod OM35865U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 378 Battery recharging precautions 379 Checking and replacing fuses 380 Adding washer fluid 381 Replacing light bulbs 382 06 01 06 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 378: ...i cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency help LS7...

Page 379: ...Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION Always char...

Page 380: ...he fuses are blown they must be replaced See Fuse locations on page 354 in Sec tion 7 1 for locations of the fuses Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off Pull the suspected fuse straight out and check it Determine which fuse may be causing the problem The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse See page 401 in Section 8 for the functions controlled by each c...

Page 381: ...oon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve hicle for emergencies If the new fuse immediately blows out there is a problem with the electrical sys tem Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible CAUTION Never use a fuse with a higher am perage rating or any other object in place of a fuse This...

Page 382: ...ts such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the lens just like the windshield fogs up in the rain However if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens or if there is water pooled inside the light contact your Toyo...

Page 383: ...ouble end bulbs LS73005 1 Open the hood Unplug the connec tor Remove the rubber cover If the connector is tight wiggle it LS73006 2 Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole 06 01 06 Headlights ...

Page 384: ... rubber cover fits securely on the bulb base and the mounting body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer LS73020 1 Turn the bulb base counterclockwise and remove it If the connector is tight wiggle it LS73021 2 Pull the bulb out of the base Install a new bulb 06 01 06 Front fog lights ...

Page 385: ...COMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U LS73022 3 Install the bulb base into the mount ing hole by turning it clockwise LS73008 LS73009 LS73010 LS73011 06 01 06 Parking and front side marker lights Front turn signal lights ...

Page 386: ...emove the bolts LS73013 LS73014 a Rear turn signal light b Stop tail and rear side marker light c Back up light LS73015 Use a Phillips head screwdriver LS73016 06 01 06 Rear turn signal stop tail rear side marker and back up lights License plate lights ...

Page 387: ...387 2006 TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U LS73017 LS73018a LS73019 06 01 06 High mounted stoplight ...

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Page 389: ...TACOMA from Jan 06 Prod OM35865U SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions 390 Vehicle capacity weight 392 Towing capacity 395 Engine 395 Fuel 395 Service specifications 396 Tires 400 Fuses 401 06 01 06 SECTION 8 ...

Page 390: ...verall height 2 Front tread Rear tread Overall width Wheelbase 4835 190 4 5285 208 1 1835 72 2 1880 74 0 1 1835 72 2 1670 65 8 3230 127 2 1550 61 0 1580 62 2 1 1550 61 0 1550 61 0 2780 109 4 1670 65 8 1655 65 2 1 1 With P255 45R18 2 Unladen vehicle Two wheel drive models except PreRunner mm in 1550 61 0 1580 62 2 1 ...

Page 391: ...ls Short deck Long deck Overall length 4835 190 4 5285 208 1 5285 208 1 5620 221 3 Overall width 1895 74 6 1895 74 6 1895 74 6 1895 74 6 Overall height 1 1775 69 9 1775 69 9 1780 70 1 1780 70 1 Wheelbase 2795 110 0 3245 127 8 3245 127 8 3580 140 9 Front tread 1600 63 0 1600 63 0 1600 63 0 1600 63 0 Rear tread 1610 63 4 1610 63 4 1610 63 4 1610 63 4 1 Unladen vehicle 06 01 06 ...

Page 392: ...ess cab 2TR FE Long deck 567 1250 Access cab 1GR FE Long deck 386 850 1 Maximum vehicle capacity weight including weight of driver passengers and cargo 2 Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight thereby reducing vehicle capacity weight Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts 06 01 06 Vehicle capacity weight ...

Page 393: ...cab 1GR FE Long deck 590 1300 Double cab 1GR FE Short deck 590 1300 Double cab 1GR FE Long deck 590 1300 1 Maximum vehicle capacity weight including weight of driver passengers and cargo 2 Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight thereby reducing vehicle capacity weight Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts 06 01 06 ...

Page 394: ...Access cab 1GR FE Long deck 547 1205 Double cab 1GR FE Short deck 544 1200 Double cab 1GR FE Long deck 522 1150 1 Maximum vehicle capacity weight including weight of driver passengers and cargo 2 Installing accessories in addition to those installed at the factory increases vehicle weight thereby reducing vehicle capacity weight Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts 06 01 ...

Page 395: ...FE engine 95 0 95 0 3 74 3 74 1GR FE engine 94 0 95 0 3 70 3 74 Displacement cm3 cu in 2TR FE engine 2694 164 3 1GR FE engine 3956 241 4 Fuel type 2TR FE engine Unleaded gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 1GR FE engine Unleaded gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number91 or high er For improved vehicle performance use premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Ratin...

Page 396: ...ngine With filter 5 8 6 1 5 1 Without filter 5 1 5 4 4 5 1GR FE engine Two wheel drive models except Pre Runner With filter 4 5 4 8 4 0 Without filter 4 2 4 4 3 7 Four wheel drive models and PreRunner With filter 5 2 5 5 4 6 Without filter 4 9 5 2 4 3 Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is used in your Toyota vehicle Use Toyota approved Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the following grade an...

Page 397: ...H Pedal free play mm in 5 15 0 2 0 6 Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 2TR FE engine Two wheel drive models 2 6 2 7 2 3 Four wheel drive models 2 2 2 3 1 9 1GR FE engine 1 8 1 9 1 6 Oil type Gear Oil API GL 4 or GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W 90 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4 speed Fluid capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt Up to 2 0 2 1 1 8...

Page 398: ... ultimately damage the automatic trans mission of your vehicle Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details TRANSFER Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 1 0 1 1 0 9 Oil type Gear Oil API GL 4 or GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W 90 DIFFERENTIAL Oil capacity L qt Imp qt Two wheel drive models except PreRun ner 3 31 3 5 2 9 Four wheel drive models and PreRunner Front four wheel drive models 1 50...

Page 399: ...dels and PreRunner Without the vehicle stability control sys tem 105 4 1 With the vehicle stability control system 88 3 4 Pedal free play mm in 1 6 0 04 0 24 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Lining wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Parking brake adjustment Pedal type when depressed with the force of 300 N 30 6 kgf 67 4 lbf 7 10 clicks Lever type when pulled with the force of 200 N 20 4 kgf 44 9 lbf 7 10 clic...

Page 400: ...pare tire to a front position please make sure to adjust the tire to the correct inflation pressure as soon as possible For sustained high speeds above 160 km h 100 mph in countries where such speeds are permitted by law add the tire inflation pressure given below to the front tires and rear tires but never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall Except P255 45R...

Page 401: ...s meter and gauge 11 RADIO NO 2 30 A Audio system 12 HEAD LO RH 10 A Right hand headlight low beam 13 HEAD LO LH 10 A Left hand head light low beam front fog lights 14 HEAD HI RH 10 A Right hand head light high beam 15 HEAD HI LH 10 A Left hand head light high beam meter and gauge 16 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injec tion system electronic throttle control s...

Page 402: ... system instrument panel light con trol clutch start cancel switch rear differential lock system power outlets tire pressure warning system 32 IG1 10 A Back up lights air condition ing system passenger airbag manual on off switch shift lock system 33 P RR P W 20 A Rear passenger s power window right side 34 P FR P W 20 A Front passenger s power window 35 WSH 10 A Wipers and washer 36 D RR P W 20 A...

Page 403: ...6 Prod OM35865U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND CAMPER INFORMATION Reporting safety defects for U S owners and camper information Reporting safety defects for U S owners 404 Camper information 404 06 01 06 SECTION 9 ...

Page 404: ...r dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may ei ther call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hot line This information has been prepared in ac cordance with regulation issued by the...

Page 405: ...th the X Runner since it is not designed for them CAUTION If a load is too far back it can cause dangerous handling If it is too far forward the front axle may be over loaded LS90003a Camper center of gravity Recommended center of gravity location zone Cargo weight rating Regular cab models 2 people 2TR FE engine 2WD except PreRunner 430 kg 950 lb 3 people 2TR FE engine 2WD except PreRunner 362 kg...

Page 406: ... 900 lb 5 people 1GR FE engine 4WD 204 kg 450 lb Double cab models with long deck 2 people 1GR FE engine PreRunner 453 kg 1000 lb 5 people 1GR FE engine PreRunner 249 kg 550 lb 2 people 1GR FE engine 4WD 385 kg 850 lb 5 people 1GR FE engine 4WD 181 kg 400 lb When the truck is used to carry a slide in camper the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer s camper weight figure the w...

Page 407: ...e Certifica tion Label location If weight ratings are exceeded move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings LS90007 Gross vehicle weight rating Not exceed GVWR GAWR Two wheel drive models except PreRun ner Front 1079 kg 2380 lb Rear 1217 kg 2685 lb Four wheel drive models and PreRunner Front 1249 kg 2755 lb Rear 1410 kg 3110 lb GVWR Two wheel drive models except PreRun ner Regular c...

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Page 409: ...ystems 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 ther...

Page 410: ...tion 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 ...

Page 411: ...ic 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 An agreement from the vehicle s owner or the leas ing company for a leased vehicle is obtained Officia...

Page 412: ...ntenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Important health and safety information about your Toyota CAUTION 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 p...

Page 413: ...t 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 A...

Page 414: ...rning 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 ti...

Page 415: ...r 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 ve...

Page 416: ...ion 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 06 01 06 ...

Page 417: ... Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type 1GR FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher For improved vehicle performance use premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher 2TR FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 269 for detailed information Fuel tan...

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