TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 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 ratingsSecure 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 ax le 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 cert ification label which is located on
the door latch post on the left side of the vehicle. ( P. 465) 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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For owners
■GAWR
■ GVWR
2WD models except PreRunner
PreRunner
GAWR
Front Rear
2WD models
except PreRun-
ner 2380 lb. (1079 kg) 2685 lb. (1217 kg)
4WD models and
PreRunner 2755 lb. (1249 kg) Regular Cab models
3000 lb. (1360 kg)
Access Cab and
Double Cab models
3110 lb. (1410 kg)
Cab type
GVWR
Regular Cab Vehicles with an automatic transmission
4650 lb. (2109 kg)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
4600 lb. (2086 kg)
Access Cab Vehicles 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 typeGVWR
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 ..................... 506
Alphabetical index .................. 508
What to do if... ......................... 517

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

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Alphabetical index
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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Alphabetical index
Break-in tips ............................ 130
Camper information ................ 499
Care
Exterior ................................. 338
Interior .................................. 340
Seat belts ............................. 341
Cargo capacity ........................ 195
Cargo net hook ................ 319, 327
CD player ................................. 237
Certification label ............ 206, 465
Chains ...................................... 202
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 104
Booster seats, installation .... 113
Convertible seats, definition............................. 104
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 112
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 97
Infant seat, definition ............ 104
Infant seats, installation ........ 111
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ................ 114, 118
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 109
Installing CRS with top
straps ................. 119, 122, 123
Passenger airbag off switch ................................... 93
Child safety Airbag precautions ................. 88
Battery precautions ...... 370, 454
Child restraint system ........... 104
Child-protectors ...................... 37
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 58
Installing child restraints ....... 109
Power window lock switch ...... 69
Power window precautions..... 70 Removed wireless remote
control battery
precautions .........................392
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................60
Seat belt precautions ..............59
Child-protectors .........................37
Cigarette lighter .......................309
Cleaning Exterior ..................................338
Interior ...................................340
Seat belts ..............................341
Clock ........................................ 307
Clutch start cancel switch.......183
Compass ...........................156, 332
Condenser ................................364
Console boxes .................296, 297
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............456
CRS ...........................................104
Cruise control...........................163
Cup holders ......................296, 298
Curtain shield airbags ...............81
Customizable features.............493
Daytime running light
system ....................................158
Deck
Auxiliary boxes ......................320
Deck hooks ...........................321
Deck rails ..............................195
Deck ......................................319
Tie-down cleats .....................322
Deck rails ..................................195
Dimension.................................462
Dinghy towing ..........................218
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....349
Doors Access doors...........................39
Door glasses ...........................69
Door lock ...........................32, 35
Open door warning light ........427
Side doors ...............................35
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Side mirrors .............................66
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 181
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ............................. 427, 428
Driver's seat belt reminder light ................................. 427, 428
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 130
Correct posture .......................79
Driving assist systems........... 184
Procedures ............................ 128
Winter driving tips.................. 201
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 393
If the engine will not start ...... 449
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 450
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 424
If the warning light turns on ... 424
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you lose your keys ............. 451
If you think something is wrong .................................. 420
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 459
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 414
If your vehicle overheats ....... 456
Engine
Compartment ........................ 355
Engine switch ........................ 138
Exhaust gas .......................... 134
Hood...................................... 353
How to start the engine ......... 138
Identification number ............. 465
If the engine will not start ...... 449
Ignition switch........................ 138
Immobilizer system .................76 Overheating .......................... 456
Warning light ......................... 424
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 470
Checking ............................... 363
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 201
Temperature gauge .............. 150
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 150
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 357
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 201
Warning light ................. 425, 428
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 361
Engine switch........................... 138
Event data recorder ................. 422
Floor mat .................................. 318
Fluid Brake..................................... 364
Washer.................................. 371
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 406
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage................................. 478
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control switch.................................. 170
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 406
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage................................. 478
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 97
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ................ 427, 428
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer .............. 427, 428
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