fuel type TOYOTA TACOMA 2006 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTICE
The use of nongenuine wheels will
cause the air pressure sensors to
transmit the electronic code in dif-
ferent manner, resulting in the sys-
tem failure.
 The use of different type of tires
with genuine wheels may also
cause the malfunction of the sys-
tem.
LS17024
CAUTION
Each tire, including the spare (if pro-
vided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label (tire
and load information label). (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label
(tire and load information label), you
should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety 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 underinflated. Ac-
cordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale (low tire pressure warning
light) illuminates, you should stop
and check your tires as soon as pos-
sible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stop-
ping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) is not a substi-
tute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver ’s responsib ility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
underinflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale (low
tire pressure warning light).

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Information before driving your Toyota
Off−road vehicle precautions 268
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Break −in period 269
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Fuel 269
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Fuel pump shut off system 271
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Operation in foreign countries 272
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Three− way catalytic converters 272
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Engine exhaust cautions 273
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Facts about engine oil consumption 274
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Iridium −tipped spark plugs 275
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Brake system 275
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 281
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Rear step bumper 281
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Limited −slip differential 281
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Your Toyota’s identification 282
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Theft prevention labels 283
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Suspension and chassis 284
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Tire information 285
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Vehicle load limits 293
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Cargo and luggage 294
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Types of tires 296
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SECTION 2

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When driving offroad 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
to your vehicle’s suspension and
chassis.
Do not drive horizontally across
steep slopes. Driving straight up or
straight down is preferred. Your ve-
hicle (or any similar offroad ve-
hicle) can tip over sideways much
more easily than forward or back-
ward.
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break−in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Avoid full throttle 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 station mix
−ups, your
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.
The special nozzle on pumps with un-
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will
not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5 −M93
in Canada.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.
Breakin period Fuel

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OCTANE RATING
2TRFE engine—Select Octane Rating
87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher.
1GRFE engine—Select Octane Rating
87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle perfor-
mance, use premium unleaded gasoline
with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research
Octane Number 96) or higher.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating or research octane number lower
than stated above will cause persistent
heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will
lead to engine damage.
If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.
However, occasionally, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is normal
and there is no need for concern.GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENT
ADDITIVES
Toyota recommends the use of gasoline
that contains detergent additives to
avoid buildup of engine deposits.
However, all gasoline 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
WorldWide 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 adopted. The WWFC improves air
quality by providing for better emis-
sions in vehicle fleets, and customer
satisfaction through better vehicle per-
formance.
CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE
Cleaner burning gasoline, including re-
formulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner
burning gasoline and appropriately blended
reformulated gasoline. These types of gas-
oline provide excellent vehicle perfor-
mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im-
prove air quality.
OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE
Toyota allows the use of oxygenate
blended gasoline where the oxygenate
content is up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE. If you use gasohol in your
Toyota, be sure that it has an octane
rating no lower than 87.
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing methanol.

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To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-
er obstructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes in the
vehicle, open the windows and
close the rear window to ensure
plenty of fresh air enters the ve-
hicle. If you can smell exhaust
fumes even though there are no
other vehicles in the surrounding
area, have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer. Continued in-
halation of exhaust fumes can lead
to death by gas poisoning.
Toyota does not recommend occu-
pying the rear cargo area when it is
fitted with a slidein camper, camp-
er shell or other type cover while
the engine is running. This caution
applies to both driving and stopped
or parked situations with the engine
running. Particular care should be
taken to prevent exhaust gases
from entering camper bodies, trail-
ers or other enclosures on or
around your vehicle. If exhaust
fumes are detected, open all win-
dows and thoroughly ventilate the
area.
FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the
engine, and plays a major role in main-
taining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should con-
sume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.
Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder 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 oil
is sucked into the combustion chamber
together with the intake air and is
burned along with the fuel. High tem-
perature exhaust gases also burn the
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
stems.The amount of engine oil consumed de-
pends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high
−speed driv-
ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000
km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. qt./600
miles)
When judging the amount of oil con-
sumption, note that the oil may become
diluted and make it difficult to judge
the true level accurately.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This
is because the oil is gradually becoming
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds.
Facts about engine oil
consumption

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Power steering fluid level (1GRFE en-
gine)
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD”
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See page 365 in Section 7−2 for addition-
al information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See “Engine exhaust cautions” on
page 273 in Section 2.)
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise. Seats
Check that all seat controls such as seat
adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate
smoothly and that all latches lock securely
in any position. Check that the head re-
straints move up and down smoothly and
that the locks hold securely in any latched
position. For folding−
down seatback
(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 operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function. Brakes
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake (pedal type)
Check that the pedal has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Parking brake (lever type)
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism
On a safe incline, check that your vehicle
is held securely with the selector lever in
“P” position and all brakes released.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.

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CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold, power steering
fluid reservoir and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as in-
flammation or skin cancer, so care
should be taken 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 recycling or disposal.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based nonsilicate,
nonamine, nonnitrite, and nonbo-
rate coolant with longlife hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water (for
the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water (for Canada).
 If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
 Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
 Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.

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Without towing package1587 kg (3500 lb.)
With towing package 2948 kg (6500 lb.)
∗: Trailer weight + car go weight
Model:
2.7 L 4 −cylinder (2TR −FE) and 4.0 L V6
(1GR −FE)
Type: 2TR −FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1GR −FE engine
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2TR −FE engine
95.0 95.0 (3.74 3.74)
1GR −FE engine
94.0 95.0 (3.70 3.74)
Displacement, cm
3 (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 Rating of 91 (Research Oc-
tane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 80 (21.1, 17.6)
Towing capacity∗Engine Fuel

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LS80001
Engine compartment
Fuses (type A)1. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
2. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
3. TOWING TAIL 30 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
4. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stop light, vehicle stability control sys-
tem, anti− lock brake system, shift lock
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, towing converter
5. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
LS80002
Instrument panel
6. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
7. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-
troller
8. BATT CHG 30 A: Trailer sub battery
9. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter
10. TRNHAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers, 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/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electronic throttle control
system
17. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
18. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19. HORN 10 A: Horn
20. A/F HEATER 15 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
21. ECUB 7.5 A: Wireless remote control
system, air c onditioning system, multi-
plex communication system, engine im-
mobilizer system, meter and gauge,
clock, front passenger occupant classi-
fication system
22. DOME 7.5 A: Interior light, personal
lights
23. RADIO NO.1 10 A: Audio system
Fuses

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24. STA 7.5 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, meter and
gauge, clutch start cancel switch
25. IGN 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, engine immobilizer system,
anti −lock brake system, traction control
system, vehicle stability control system,
SRS airbag system, front passenger
occupant classification system
26. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge,
emergency flashers, front passenger ’s
seat belt warning system
27. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, front fog lights, instru-
ment panel light control, illuminations
28. ACC 7.5 A: Shift lock system, outside
rear view mirrors, audio system, power
outlets
29. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
30. DR LCK 20 A: Door lock system 31. IG1 NO.2 10 A:
Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system,
stop lights, charging system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condition-
ing 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: Rear passenger ’s
power window (left side)
37. 4WD 20 A: Four −wheel drive system,
rear differential lock system
38. WIP 30 A: Wipers and washer
Fuses (type B)
39. J/B 50 A: “TAIL”, “AC SKT”, “DR LCK”,
“D FR P/W”, “D RR P/W”, “P FR P/W”,
“P RR P/W”
40. AM1 50 A: “ACC”, “IG1”, “IG1 NO.2”,
“WIP”, “WSH”, “4WD”, “STA” 41. HEATER 50 A:
“A/C”, air conditioning
system
42. ABS NO.1 50 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system
43. AM2 30 A: “IGN”, “GAUGE”, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
44. A/PUMP 50 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
45. ABS NO.2 30 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system
46. D FR P/W 30 A: Power windows
Fuses (type C)
47. AC SKT 100 A: Cigarette lighter, pow-
er outlets
Fuses (type D)
48. ALT 120 A (without towing package)/ 140 A (with towing package): “AM1”,
“ A

C SKT”, “HEATER”, “FR FOG”,
“STOP”, “OBD”, “J/B”, “TOWING TAIL”,
“TOWING BRK”, “BATT CHG”