radiator cap TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 371)
Radiator cap
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 363)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 357)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 366)Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 357)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 364)
Fuse box ( P. 393)
Battery ( P. 368)
Condenser ( P. 364)
Radiator ( P. 364)

356 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 371)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 366)
Radiator cap
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 357)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 363)Engine oil filler cap
( P. 357)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 364)
Fuse box ( P. 393)
Battery ( P. 368)
Condenser ( P. 364)
Radiator ( P. 364)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
FULL
LOW
If the level is on or below the
LOW line, add coolant up to the
FULL line.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, reservoir cap, radiator cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer pressure test the cap and
check for leaks in the cooling system.
■ Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Enabled: -31 F [-35 C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. (Enabled: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■ When the engine is hot
Do not remove the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing burns or other injuries.

458 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
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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