fuel type TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 30Keys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 32
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors ............................ 35
Access doors (Access Cab models only) ....................... 39
Tailgate ................................ 40
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 45
Front seats ........................... 45
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models) .......... 50
Head restraints ..................... 54
Seat belts ............................. 56
Steering wheel ..................... 62
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 63
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 66
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
window s ............................ 69
Power windows .................... 69
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 71
1-5. Refueling ............................. 72 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 72 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 76
Engine immobilizer system ... 76
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................... 78
1-7. Safety information .............. 79 Correct driving posture ......... 79
SRS airbags ......................... 81
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 97
Child restraint systems ....... 104
Installing child restraints ..... 109
2-1. Driving procedures........... 128 Driving the vehicle .............. 128
Engine (ignition) switch....... 138
Automatic
Transmission...... 141
Manual Transmission ......... 144
Turn signal lever ................. 147
Parking brake ..................... 148
2-2. Gauges and meters .......... 150 Gauges and meters ............ 150
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 153
Accessory meter ................. 156
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 157
Headlight switch ................. 157
Fog light switch ................... 159
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 160
1Before driving
2When driving

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information................ 30Keys ................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ........... 32
Wireless remote control ..... 32
Side doors .......................... 35
Access doors (Access Cab models only) .................... 39
Tailgate .............................. 40
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel).............................. 45
Front seats ......................... 45
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models) ........ 50
Head restraints................... 54
Seat belts ........................... 56
Steering wheel ................... 62
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 63
Outside rear view mirrors ... 66
1-4. Opening and closing the windows.......................... 69
Power windows .................. 69
Back window (vehicles with sliding type)...................... 71 1-5. Refueling........................... 72
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 72
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 76 Engine immobilizer system ............................. 76
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 78
1-7. Safety information ........... 79 Correct driving posture....... 79
SRS airbags ....................... 81
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 97
Child restraint systems..... 104
Installing child restraints ........................ 109

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (87 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp. gal.)

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions
2WD models except PreRunner
*: Unladen vehicle4WD models and PreRunner
*: Unladen vehicle
Cab typeRegular Cab
Access Cab
Except
X-RunnerX-Runner
Overall length 190.4 in. (4835 mm) 208.1 in. (5285 mm)
Overall width 72.2 in. (1835 mm) 74.0 in.
(1880 mm)
Overall height* 65.8 in. (1670 mm) 66.1 in.
(1680 mm) 65.6 in.
(1665 mm)
Wheelbase 109.6 in. (2785 mm) 127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread 61.0 in. (1550 mm) 62.2 in.
(1580 mm)
Rear tread 61.0 in. (1550 mm) 62.2 in.
(1580 mm)
Cab typeRegular CabAccess Cab
Overall length 190.4 in. (4835 mm) 208.1 in. (5285 mm)
Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height* 69.9 in. (1775 mm) 70.3 in. (1785 mm)
Wheelbase 109.6 in. (2785 mm) 127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1600 mm)
Rear tread 63.4 in. (1610 mm)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Engine
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Fuel
Model
2TR-FE
Type 4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.74  3.74 in. (95.0  95.0 mm)
Displacement 164.3 cu.in. (2694 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold)
 Intake
 Exhaust Automatic adjustment
Model
1GR-FE
Type 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70  3.74 in. (94.0  95.0 mm)
Displacement 241.4 cu.in. (3956 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold)
 Intake
 Exhaust 0.006  0.010 in. (0.15  0.25 mm)
0.011  0.015 in. (0.29
 0.39 mm)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research octane number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 lmp.gal.)

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■Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains
oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recomm end blended 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.
■ Toyota does not recommen d gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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Vehicle specifications
NOTICE
■
Notice on gasoline quality
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Use of unleaded gasoline with an Octane rating lower than 87 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol.
It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Alphabetical index
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 45
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 407
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage ................................ 478
Front turn signal lights Lever .................................... 147
Replacing light bulbs ............ 408
Switch ................................... 147
Wattage ................................ 478
Fuel Capacity ............................... 467
Fuel gauge ........................... 150
Fuel pump shut off system ... 421
Gas station information ........ 520
Information ........................... 479
Refueling ................................ 72
Type ..................................... 467
Warning light ........................ 427
Fuel door .................................... 72
Fuel filler door ........................... 72
Fuel pump shut off system .... 421
Fuses Fuses.................................... 393
Locations ...................... 396, 400
Garage door opener box ........ 328
Gas station information .......... 520
Gauges ..................................... 150
Glove box ................................. 296
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 262
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 54
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 404
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage ................................ 478
High mounted stoplight Replacing ............................. 410 Wattage .................................478
Hill-start assist control ............184
Hood ..........................................353
Hooks Cargo net ..............................327
Deck hooks ...........................321
Shopping bag ........................326
Tie-down cleats .....................322
I/M test.......................................348
Identification Engine ...................................466
Tire ........................................483
Vehicle ..................................465
Ignition switch ..........................138
Illuminated entry system .........294
Immobilizer system....................76
Indicator lights .........................153
Initialization Items to initialize....................494
Inside rear view mirror ..............63
Interior lights Interior lights..........................294
Personal lights.......................295
Switch....................................295
Wattage .................................478
Instrument panel light control ....................................151
Jack Positioning the jack ...............441
Replacing the wheel ..............433
Jack handle ..............................438
Keyless entry..............................32
Keys
Engine switch ........................138
If you lose your keys .............451
Ignition switch........................138
Wireless remote control battery .................................391
Keyless entry...........................32
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
STYPIAF008
Auxiliary catch leverP. 353Fuel filler doorP. 7 2
Tire inflation pressure
P. 475
Hood lock release lever P. 3 5 3
Fuel tank capacity 21.1 gal . (80.0 L, 17.6 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 7 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)
P. 4 6 8
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 468
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.7 L 4-cylinder
[2TR-FE] engine)
SAE 5W-30 (4.0 L V6 [1GR-FE] engine)