TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

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For owners
2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 1000 lb. (453 kg)
3 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 850 lb. (385 kg)
Access Cab models
2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner:
900 lb. (408 kg)
4 people, 2TR-FE engine, 2WD except PreRunner:
600 lb. (272 kg)
2 people, 2TR-FE engine, PreRunner: 1000 lb. (453 kg)
4 people, 2TR-FE engine, PreRunner: 700 lb. (317 kg)
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 1000 lb. (453 kg)
4 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 700 lb. (317 kg)
2 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 1000 lb. (453 kg)
4 people, 2TR-FE engine, 4WD: 700 lb. (317 kg)
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 905 lb. (410 kg)
4 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 605 lb. (274 kg)
Double Cab models with short deck
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 1000 lb. (453 kg)
5 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 550 lb. (249 kg)
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 900 lb. (408 kg)
5 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 450 lb. (204 kg)
Double Cab models with long deck
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 1000 lb. (453 kg)
5 people, 1GR-FE engine, PreRunner: 550 lb. (249 kg)
2 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 800 lb. (363 kg)
5 people, 1GR-FE engine, 4WD: 350 lb. (159 kg)
CAUTION
■Overloading
Be careful — overloading can cause dangerous braking and handling
problems, and can damage your vehicle and its tires.

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Gross axle and vehicle weight ratings
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the bal-
ance of your vehicle. When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a
scale and weigh on the front and on the rear wheels separately to
determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either
of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads
should not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These
ratings are given on the vehicle certification label which is located on
the door latch post on the left side of the vehicle. (P. 473) If weight
ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights
below the ratings.
Gross axle weight rating
Front GAWR
Rear GAWR
Gross vehicle weight rating
Not exceed GVWR

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■GAWR
■GVWR
2WD models except PreRunner
PreRunner
GAWR
Front Rear
2WD models
except PreRun-
ner2380 lb. (1079 kg) 2685 lb. (1217 kg)
4WD models and
PreRunner2755 lb. (1249 kg)Regular Cab models
3000 lb. (1360 kg)
Access Cab and
Double Cab models
3110 lb. (1410 kg)
Cab type GVWR
Regular CabVehicles with an automatic transmission
4650 lb. (2109 kg)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
4600 lb. (2086 kg)
Access CabVehicles with 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE)
engine
4900 lb. (2222 kg)
Vehicles with 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
4700 lb. (2131 kg)
Cab type GVWR
Regular Cab 5000 lb. (2268 kg)
Access Cab 5250 lb. (2381 kg)
Double Cab 5350 lb. (2426 kg)

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4WD models
Cab type GVWR
Regular Cab 5100 lb. (2313 kg)
Access Cab 5350 lb. (2426 kg)
Double Cab 5450 lb. (2472 kg)

Index
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Abbreviation list ..................... 516
Alphabetical index .................. 518
What to do if... ......................... 527

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
RES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock
RSCA Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number

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TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear indicators
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 228
ABS ........................................... 191
Access doors .............................39
Accessory meter ...................... 163
Active traction control
system .................................... 181
Air conditioning filter............... 393
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 393
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 228
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.....86
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................92
Airbag warning light............... 433
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................87
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................91
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 100
General airbag precautions .....91
Locations of airbags ................83
Modification and disposal of
airbags ..................................95
Passenger airbag off
switch ....................................96
Proper driving posture .......81, 91
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbag off switch .................... 98
Side airbag operating
conditions..............................87
Side airbag precautions ..........91
SRS airbags ............................83
Antenna..................................... 241
Anti-lock brake system
ABS warning light .................. 433
Anti-lock brake system .......... 191
Audio input ............................... 263
Audio remote controls............. 265
Audio system
Antenna................................. 241Audio input ............................ 263
AUX adapter ......................... 263
CD player .............................. 245
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 251
Optimal use ........................... 259
Portable music player ........... 263
Radio..................................... 239
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 265
Sub woofer ............................ 262
Type ...................................... 236
AUTO LSD system ................... 183
Automatic light off system...... 165
Automatic limited slip
differential .............................. 183
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 150
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 457
AUX adapter ............................. 263
Auxiliary box .... 302, 307, 324, 325
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 414
Wattage................................. 487
Back window .............................. 73
Battery
Charging system warning
light ..................................... 432
Checking ............................... 374
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 459
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 209
Bluetooth
®................................ 272
Bottle holders................... 302, 306
Brake assist.............................. 191
Brakes
Brake system warning buzzer
............ 182, 184, 189, 194, 431
Brake system warning light ... 431
Fluid ...................................... 370
Parking brake ........................ 157
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Break-in tips ............................ 136
Camper information ................ 509
Care
Exterior ................................. 344
Interior .................................. 347
Seat belts ............................. 348
Cargo capacity ........................ 202
Cargo net hook ................ 324, 332
CD player ................................. 245
Certification label ............ 214, 473
Chains ...................................... 210
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 107
Booster seats, installation .... 124
Convertible seats,
definition............................. 107
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 122
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 100
Infant seat, definition ............ 107
Infant seats, installation ........ 121
Installing CRS with LATCH
system........................ 116, 120
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 121
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ................. 125, 127, 128
Passenger airbag off
switch ................................... 96
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 91
Battery precautions ...... 375, 461
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors ...................... 37
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 60
Installing child restraints ....... 112
Power window lock switch ...... 71
Power window precautions..... 72Removed wireless remote
control battery
precautions .........................397
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................63
Seat belt precautions ..............61
Child-protectors .........................37
Cigarette lighter .......................314
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................344
Interior ...................................347
Seat belts ..............................348
Clock ........................................ 312
Clutch start cancel switch.......190
Compass ...........................163, 337
Condenser ................................370
Console boxes .................302, 303
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............463
CRS ...........................................107
Cruise control...........................170
Cup holders ......................302, 304
Curtain shield airbags ...............83
Customizable features.............502
Daytime running light
system ....................................165
Deck
Auxiliary boxes ......................325
Deck hooks ...........................326
Deck rails ..............................202
Deck ......................................324
Tie-down cleats .....................327
Deck rails ..................................202
Dimension.................................470
Dinghy towing ..........................226
Do-it-yourself maintenance.....356
Doors
Access doors...........................39
Door glasses ...........................71
Door lock ...........................32, 35
Open door warning light ........434
Side doors ...............................35
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Side mirrors .............................68
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 188
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer ..................................... 434
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 434
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 136
Correct posture .......................81
Driving assist systems........... 191
Procedures ............................ 134
Winter driving tips.................. 209
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 398
If the engine will not start ...... 456
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 457
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 459
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 431
If the warning light turns on ... 431
If you have a flat tire ............. 440
If you lose your keys ............. 458
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 427
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 466
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 468
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 421
If your vehicle overheats ....... 463
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 420
Engine
Compartment ........................ 362
Engine switch ........................ 146
Exhaust gas .......................... 142
Hood...................................... 360
How to start the engine ......... 146Identification number............. 473
If the engine will not start ...... 456
Ignition switch ....................... 146
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Overheating .......................... 463
Warning light ......................... 431
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 479
Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 209
Temperature gauge .............. 157
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 476
Checking ............................... 364
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 209
Warning light ................. 432, 435
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 367
Engine switch........................... 146
Event data recorder ................. 429
Floor mat .................................. 323
Fluid
Brake..................................... 370
Washer.................................. 376
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 487
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 177
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 487
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 100
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