ECU TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 (in English) Service Manual

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NOTICE
■If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught any of the power train components.
■ 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 cloth to wipe it gently.
Do not use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or com-
pound cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to mal-
function.

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Floor mat
CAUTION
■When inserting the floor mat
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the floor mat slipping and interfering wi\
th the
movement of the pedals during driving, resulting in an accident.
●Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the
correct side faces upward.
● Do not place floor mats on top of existing mats.
Securely place a mat that matches the size of the space on the car-
pet.
Secure the front floor mat
using the hooks provided.

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Deck hooks
Deck hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the auxiliary boxes closed and locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
CAUTION
■When not in use
Keep the deck hooks folded.

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Tie-down cleatsThe deck rail system enables you to insert and move tie-down cleats
to their best location along deck rails to secure a load.
Locking plate
Thumb wheel
Tie-down cleat
■ Installing the tie-down cleat
Loosen the thumb wheel in a
counterclockwise motion, and
depress the wheel so that the
locking plate maintains 0.5 in.
(12.7 mm) gap.
Deck rail
Detent
Locking plate
0.5 in.
(12.7 mm)

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Insert the locking plate into the
deck rail, rotate the tie-down
cleat 90°, and release the thumb
wheel.
Slide the cleat to the closest
detent in the rail system. You will
feel that the locking plate snaps
into a detent.
Tighten the thumb wheel in a
clockwise motion until the clutch
mechanism ratchets.
Check the tie-down cleat to con-
firm that it is locked into a detent
and securely mounted to the
deck rail system.

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Storage boxes (Double Cab models only)Storage box is designed to place things like bottles. Right side (vehicles without sub woofer)
CAUTION
■Tie-down cleat precautions
●Properly install and tighten the tie-down cleats into the deck rail system.
Failure to properly install and tighten the tie-down cleats can cause cargo
to become unsecured. Unsecured cargo can cause injury when the vehi-
cle is in motion.
● Properly secure all cargo to prevent shifting or sliding during driving.
Failure to properly secure 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 220 lb. (100 kg) may cause damage to the deck, deck rail
system, tie-down cleat and/or the cargo.
● Do not exceed a total tensile load of 440 lb. (200 kg) per deck rail.
● Do not install more than the following number of tie-down cleats per deck
rail:
• Side rail:
Short deck—Max. 3 locations
Long deck—Max. 4 locations
• Headboard rail: Max. 3 locations

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Left side
Flashlight holder (Doub
le Cab models only)
Flashlight holder is designed to
hold the flashlight securely.
■Removing the separator
Remove the separator.
It can be installed in various positions as
required.

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■
Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped.
● The engine switch is turned off immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object on or near the roof.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.

346 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Clutch pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have correct amount of
free play?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?

354 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.