ignition 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

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Engine (ignition) switch P. 138
Audio remote control switches3 P. 259
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 160
Parking brake lever4 P. 148
Telephone switches3 P. 267
Talk switch3 P. 267
Cruise control switch3 P. 163
3: If equipped1: Access Cab models only
2:4WD models4: Vehicles with a manual transmission

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 128Driving 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 2-4. Using other driving
systems ......................... 163
Cruise control ................... 163
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) .................... 166
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 170
Active traction control system .......................... 174
AUTO LSD system........... 176
Rear differential lock system ........................... 178
Downhill Assist Control system .......................... 181
Clutch start cancel switch ............................. 183
Driving assist systems ..... 184
2-5. Driving information ........ 190 Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) .................... 190
Cargo and luggage .......... 195
Vehicle load limits ............ 199
Winter driving tips ............ 201
Trailer towing ................... 205
Dinghy towing .................. 218

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2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.

470 6-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE)
engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Vehicles with an automatic transmission
9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
9.1 qt. (8.7 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
10.1 qt. (9.6 L, 8.5 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
10.3 qt. (9.7 L, 8.5 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE)
engine
Make DENSO NGK
Gap 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Make DENSO NGK
Gap SK20HR11
ILFR6C11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
K20HR-U11
LFR6C11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs (2.7 L 4-cylinder [2TR-FE] engine only)
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

510 Alphabetical index
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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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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514 Alphabetical index
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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