differential TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 (in English) User Guide

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NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
●Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulate d in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Connecting trailer lights
Use the wire harness stored in
the rear end under body.
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 475)
● Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
● All trailer lights work to be legal.
● Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the t\
railer.
● Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper
tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● Check that your rear view mirrors c onform to any federal, state/provincial
or local regulations. If they do not, inst all rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
●Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with
any new power train components (engine, transmission, differential,
wheel bearings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of
driving.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
7 IG1 NO.2
10 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, stop lights,
charging system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condi-
tioning system, instrument panel
light control, anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, back monitor, clutch
start cancel switch, rear differential
lock system, power outlets, tire
pressure warning system
8 IG1 10 ABack-up lights, air conditioning sys-
tem, passenger airbag off switch,
shift lock system
9 P RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(right side)
10 P FR P/W 20 A Front passenger’s power window
11 WSH 10 A Wipers and washer
12 D RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(left side)
13 4WD 20 AFour-wheel drive system, rear dif-
ferential lock system
14 WIP 30 A Wipers and washer
15 D FR P/W 30 A Power windows
■ After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( P. 403)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
FuseAmpereCircuit

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68
F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the key
is removed with all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models)1.59 qt. (1.50 L, 1.32 Imp.qt.)
Rear 2WD models except PreRunner
3.66 qt. (3.46 L, 3.04 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner
3.12 qt. (2.95 L, 2.60 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is
filled in your Toyota vehicle at factory fill.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine
Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above
specification. Please contact your Toyota
dealer for further details.

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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 RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INT Intermittent
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 SystemTIN Tire Identification Number

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 220
ABS ........................................... 184
Access doors .............................39
Accessory meter ...................... 156
Active traction control system .................................... 174
Air conditioning filter............... 388
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 388
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 220
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....84
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................89
Airbag warning light............... 426
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................85
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................91
Front passenger occupant classification system .............97
General airbag precautions .....88
Locations of airbags ................81
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................92
Passenger airbag off switch ....................................93
Proper driving posture .......79, 88
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................... 95
Side airbag operating conditions..............................85
Side airbag precautions ..........90
SRS airbags ............................81
Antenna..................................... 233
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 426
Anti-lock brake system .......... 184
Audio input ............................... 257
Audio remote controls............. 259
Audio system Antenna ................................. 233 Audio input ............................ 257
AUX adapter ......................... 257
CD player .............................. 237
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 244
Optimal use ........................... 253
Portable music player ........... 257
Radio..................................... 231
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 259
Sub woofer ............................ 256
Type ...................................... 228
AUTO LSD system ................... 176
Automatic light off system...... 158
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 176
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 141
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 450
AUX adapter ............................. 257
Auxiliary box .... 296, 302, 319, 320
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 409
Wattage................................. 478
Back window .............................. 71
Battery Charging system warning light ..................................... 425
Checking ............................... 369
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 452
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 201
Bluetooth
®................................ 266
Bottle holders................... 296, 300
Brake assist.............................. 184
Brakes Brake system warning buzzer ......... 175, 177, 182, 187
Brake system warning light ... 424
Fluid ...................................... 364
Parking brake ........................ 148
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Key number .............................30
Keys ........................................30
Reminder buzzer ................... 429
Wireless remote control ..........32
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Switch.................................... 157
Wattage ................................. 478
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 403
Wattage ................................. 478
Lights
Automatic light off system ..... 158
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Headlights switch .................. 157
Instrument panel light control dial ...................................... 151
Interior light switch ................295
Replacing light bulbs ............. 403
Turn signal lights switch ........ 147
Wattage ................................. 478
Limited slip differential............ 176
Load capacity ........... 195, 199, 463
Lock steering column ................62
Luggage storage box............... 324
Luggage compartment features................................... 319
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 349
General maintenance ............ 345
Maintenance data.................. 462
Maintenance requirements.... 343
Vehicle exterior ..................... 338
Vehicle interior ...................... 340
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 425
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 220
Manual transmission ............... 144
Meter Accessory meter ................... 156 Instrument panel light
control ................................. 151
Meters ................................... 150
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 63
Side mirrors............................. 66
Vanity mirrors ........................ 306
MP3 disc ................................... 244
Odometer .................................. 151
Off-road precautions
Driving ................................... 192
Vehicle .................................. 190
Oil Engine oil .............................. 357
Warning light .................. 425,428
Opener Fuel door ................................. 72
Hood ..................................... 353
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 66
Outside temperature
display .................................... 308
Overhead console.................... 304
Overheating, Engine ................ 456
Parking brake ........................... 148
Passenger airbag off switch Installing the child restraint system .................. 110
Passenger airbag off switch precautions ......................... 106
Passenger airbag off
switch.................................... 93
Passenger risk group .............. 94
Personal lights ......................... 295
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 407
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage................................. 478
Power outlet ..................... 310, 311
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Power steering
Fluid...................................... 366
Power windows ......................... 69
Radiator............................ 355, 364
Radio ........................................ 231
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 50
Folding down .......................... 51
Raising the bottom cushion................................. 50
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 412
Switch ................................... 157
Rear turn signal lights Lever .................................... 147
Replacing light bulbs ............ 409
Switch ................................... 147
Wattage ................................ 478
Rear view monitor system Before removing the tailgate ................................. 40
Rear view monitor system................................ 166
Rear window .............................. 71
Replacing
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 391
Fuses.................................... 393
Light bulbs ............................ 403
Tires ............................. 373, 433
Wheels ................................. 386
Rear differential lock system ................................... 178
Rear step bumper...................... 43
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 496
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ................... 95 Seat belts
Adjustment ..............................56
ALR .........................................58
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................58
Child restraint system installation ...........................109
Cleaning and maintaining......341
ELR .........................................58
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................58
How to wear your seat belt......56
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................58
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................58
Reminder buzzer ...........427, 428
Reminder light .......................427
Seat belt extenders .................59
Seat belt pretensioners ...........57
Seating capacity.......................199
Seats Adjustment ..............................45
Adjustment precautions...........49
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............109
Cleaning ............................... 340
Folding down the rear seat......51
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................52
Folding passenger’s seat ........47
Folding seatback .....................46
Front seat adjustment .............45
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................49
Head restraint..........................54
Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry.......................46
Properly sitting in the seat .......79
Raising the bottom cushion .....50
Seatback table ..........................317
Service reminder
indicators ..............................154
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Shift leverAutomatic transmission ......... 141
Four-wheel drive ................... 170
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 450
Manual transmission ............. 144
Shift lock system ..................... 450
Side airbags................................81
Side doors ..................................35
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 407, 412
Switch.................................... 157
Wattage ................................. 478
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ...............66
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 475
Replacing .............................. 433
Spare tire............................... 433
Spark plug ................................ 470
Specifications........................... 462
Speedometer ............................ 150
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags .............81
Front airbags ...........................81
Passenger airbag off switch ....................................93
Precautions .............................88
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................... 95
Side airbags ............................81
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................62
Audio switch .......................... 259
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 409
Wattage ................................. 478
Storage feature......................... 296
Storage precautions ................198
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 459
Sun visors................................. 305 Switch
A-TRAC switch...................... 174
AUTO LSD switch ................. 176
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 183
Cruise control switch ............. 163
DAC switch ........................... 181
Engine switch ........................ 138
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 170
Ignition switch ....................... 138
Headlights switch .................. 157
Light switch ........................... 157
Passenger airbag off
switch.................................... 93
Power door lock switch ........... 36
Power window switch .............. 69
Rear differential lock switch.................................. 178
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbag off switch.................... 95
Tire pressure warning reset switch......................... 375
Turn signal lights ................... 147
VSC OFF switch ........... 176, 185
Window lock switch ................. 69
Wiper and washer ................. 160
Tachometer .............................. 150
Tailgate Removing the tailgate ............. 40
Tailgate ................................... 40
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 412
Switch ................................... 157
Talk switch ............................... 267
Telephone switch..................... 267
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..... 76
Theft prevention labels............ 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 78
Tire inflation pressure ............. 475
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