TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

621
Alphabetical index
Seatback table ......................... 388
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 160
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 146
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 533
Manual transmission ............ 150
Shift lock system..................... 533
Side airbags ............................... 89
Side doors.................................. 39
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .... 488, 493
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage ................................ 568
Side mirror Adjusting and folding .............. 75
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 564
Replacing ............................. 515
Storage location ................... 515
Spark plug................................ 559
Specifications .......................... 548
Speedometer ........................... 157
SRS airbags Curtain shield airbags............. 89
Front airbags .......................... 89
Precautions ............................ 97
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbag off switch ................. 102
Side airbags ........................... 89
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 69
Audio switch ......................... 303
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .... 490, 493
Wattage ................................ 568 Storage feature.........................365
Storage precautions ................215
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...................................542
Sun visors.................................373
Switch A-TRAC switch ......................190
Clutch start cancel switch......199
Cruise control switch .............174
DAC switch............................197
Emergency flashers switch ...496
Engine switch ........................143
Fog light switch .....................167
Front-wheel drive control
switch ..................................186
Hazard light switch ................496
Headlights switch ..................164
Ignition switch........................143
Light switch ...........................164
Power door lock switch ...........40
Power window switch ..............78
Rear differential lock
switch ..................................194
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 102
Tire pressure warning reset switch .........................453
Turn signal lights ...................153
VSC OFF switch............192, 202
Window lock switch .................78
Wiper and washer .................168

622 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 157
TailgateRemoving the tailgate .............44
Tailgate ...................................44
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 490, 493
Switch.................................... 164
Wattage ................................. 568
Talk switch................................ 331
Telephone switch ..................... 331
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....84
Tire inflation pressure ............. 564
Tire information Glossary ................................ 577
Size ....................................... 574
Tire identification number ...... 573
Uniform tire quality grading ... 575
Tires Chains ................................... 220
Checking ............................... 452
If you have a flat tire .............. 515
Identification number ............. 573
Inflation pressure................... 564
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 453
Information ............................ 572
Replacing .............................. 515
Rotating tires ......................... 452
Size ....................................... 564
Snow tires ............................. 456
Spare tire............................... 515
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ......................... 453
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 452, 511
Warning light ......................... 508 Tools ......................................... 515
Total load capacity .................. 217
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 233
Dinghy towing ....................... 244
Emergency towing ................ 497
Fifth wheel trailer................... 231
Trailer towing ........................ 223
Traction control system .......... 200
TRAC ......................................... 200
Trip meter ................................. 158
Turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 153
Replacing light bulbs ........................... 489, 490
Switch ................................... 153
Wattage................................. 568
Vanity mirrors .......................... 374
Vehicle identification number ................................... 553
Vehicle stability control .......... 200
VSC ........................................... 200T
V

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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Key reminder ........................ 510
Brake system........................ 505
Seat belt reminder ................ 508
Warning lights
ABS ...................................... 506
Airbag system....................... 506
Anti-lock brake system ......... 506
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 506
Brake system........................ 505
Charging system .... .............. 506
Driver’s seat belt................... 508
Electronic engine control system................................ 506
Engine oil replacement ......... 508
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 506
Front passenger’s seat belt ..................................... 508
Low brake fluid ..................... 505
Low engine oil pressure ....... 506
Low fuel level........................ 508
Low tire inflation pressure .... 508
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 506
Open door ............................ 508
Seat belt ............................... 508
Seat belt pretensioner system................................ 506
SRS ...................................... 506
SRS airbag system............... 506
Tire pressure ........................ 508
Tire pressure warning system................................ 508
VSC/TRAC ........................... 506
Washer Checking .............................. 450
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Switch ................................... 168 Washing and waxing ...............418
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................212
Cargo weight rating ...............605
Gross axle weight rating........607
Gross combination weight rating ...................................228
Gross vehicle weight
rating ...................................607
Load limits .............................217
Trailer weight rating.......228, 551
Vehicle capacity weight .........549
Weight ...................................549
Wheels ......................................466
Window glasses ................. 78, 80
Window lock switch ...................78
Windows
Power windows .......................78
Washer ..................................168
Windshield wipers ...................168
Wireless remote control
Replacing the battery ............472
Wireless remote control ..........36
Winter driving tips ...................219
WMA disc ..................................273W

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 515If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 532If the engine will not start
P. 8 4Engine immobilizer system
P. 535If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 533If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 539If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 534If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 535If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 9Side doors
P. 4 3Access doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 542If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 505If a warning light turns on

625
What to do if...
■
Instrument cluster
■ Center panel

626 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 507
or
P. 505 P. 507
P. 506 P. 507
P. 506 P. 508
P. 508
or
P. 506 P. 508
P. 5 0 7P. 509
P. 509
or
P. 5 0 7P. 509
*1:Slip indicator comes on.
*2:The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator*1
Charging system warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light
Cruise control indicator
light*2

627
Memo

628
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 434Fuel filler doorP. 8 1
Tire inflation pressure
P. 564
Hood lock release lever P. 4 3 4
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 5 6 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference) P. 5 5 6
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade:
P. 556
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20 (2.7 L 4-cylinder [2TR-FE] engine)
SAE 5W-30 (4.0 L V6 [1GR-FE] engine)