brake fluid TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 (in English) User Guide

372 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Power steering fluid
■Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
■If you spill fluid
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
■Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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When trouble arises
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SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;
• The passenger airbag off switch (Access Cab mod-
els); or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator
The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC;
• The active traction control system (if equipped);
• The AUTO LSD system;
• The downhill assist control system (if equipped); or
• The hill-start assist control system (if equipped).
(if equipped)Automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing light
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature is too high.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

483 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,
30.6 kgf).
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled with a force of 44.9 lbf (200 N, 20.4
kgf).
Chassis lubrication
Pedal clearance *1
2WD models except
PreRunner
PreRunner
4WD models4.3 in. (110 mm)
4.2 in. (106 mm)
Without off-road package
4.2 in. (106 mm)
With off-road package
3.4 in. (88 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *2
(pedal type)7 — 10 clicks
Parking brake lever travel *3
(lever type)7 — 10 clicks
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Propeller shafts
Spider
Slide yokeLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum — disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 228
ABS ........................................... 191
Access doors .............................39
Accessory meter ...................... 163
Active traction control
system .................................... 181
Air conditioning filter............... 393
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 393
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 228
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.....86
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................92
Airbag warning light............... 433
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................87
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................91
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 100
General airbag precautions .....91
Locations of airbags ................83
Modification and disposal of
airbags ..................................95
Passenger airbag off
switch ....................................96
Proper driving posture .......81, 91
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbag off switch .................... 98
Side airbag operating
conditions..............................87
Side airbag precautions ..........91
SRS airbags ............................83
Antenna..................................... 241
Anti-lock brake system
ABS warning light .................. 433
Anti-lock brake system .......... 191
Audio input ............................... 263
Audio remote controls............. 265
Audio system
Antenna................................. 241Audio input ............................ 263
AUX adapter ......................... 263
CD player .............................. 245
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 251
Optimal use ........................... 259
Portable music player ........... 263
Radio..................................... 239
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 265
Sub woofer ............................ 262
Type ...................................... 236
AUTO LSD system ................... 183
Automatic light off system...... 165
Automatic limited slip
differential .............................. 183
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 150
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 457
AUX adapter ............................. 263
Auxiliary box .... 302, 307, 324, 325
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 414
Wattage................................. 487
Back window .............................. 73
Battery
Charging system warning
light ..................................... 432
Checking ............................... 374
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 459
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 209
Bluetooth
®................................ 272
Bottle holders................... 302, 306
Brake assist.............................. 191
Brakes
Brake system warning buzzer
............ 182, 184, 189, 194, 431
Brake system warning light ... 431
Fluid ...................................... 370
Parking brake ........................ 157
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Side mirrors .............................68
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 188
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer ..................................... 434
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 434
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 136
Correct posture .......................81
Driving assist systems........... 191
Procedures ............................ 134
Winter driving tips.................. 209
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 398
If the engine will not start ...... 456
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 457
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 459
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 431
If the warning light turns on ... 431
If you have a flat tire ............. 440
If you lose your keys ............. 458
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 427
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 466
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 468
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 421
If your vehicle overheats ....... 463
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 420
Engine
Compartment ........................ 362
Engine switch ........................ 146
Exhaust gas .......................... 142
Hood...................................... 360
How to start the engine ......... 146Identification number............. 473
If the engine will not start ...... 456
Ignition switch ....................... 146
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Overheating .......................... 463
Warning light ......................... 431
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 479
Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 209
Temperature gauge .............. 157
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 476
Checking ............................... 364
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 209
Warning light ................. 432, 435
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 367
Engine switch........................... 146
Event data recorder ................. 429
Floor mat .................................. 323
Fluid
Brake..................................... 370
Washer.................................. 376
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 487
Four-wheel drive system
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 177
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 487
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 100
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Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 417
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage ................................ 487
Talk switch ............................... 273
Telephone switch .................... 273
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Tire inflation pressure ............ 484
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 496
Size ...................................... 493
Tire identification number ..... 492
Uniform tire quality grading .. 494
Tires
Chains .................................. 210
Checking .............................. 378
If you have a flat tire ............. 440
Identification number ............ 492
Inflation pressure .................. 484
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 379
Information ........................... 491
Replacing ..................... 378, 440
Rotating tires ........................ 378
Size ...................................... 484
Snow tires............................. 211
Spare tire .............................. 440
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 380
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 378, 436
Warning light ........................ 434
Tools......................................... 440
Total load capacity .................. 207
Towing
Bumper towing ..................... 218
Dinghy towing ....................... 226
Emergency towing ................ 421
Fifth wheel trailer .................. 218
Trailer towing ........................ 213
Traction control ....................... 191
TRAC ........................................ 191
Trip meter................................. 158Turn signal lights
Lever .....................................156
Replacing light
bulbs ...........................413, 414
Switch....................................156
Wattage .................................487
Valet key .....................................30
Vanity mirrors...........................311
Vehicle identification
number ...................................473
Vehicle stability control...........191
VSC............................................191
Warning buzzers
Key reminder .........................435
Brake system ........................431
Seat belt reminder .................434
Warning lights
ABS .......................................433
Airbag system .......................433
Anti-lock brake system ..........433
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................433
Brake system ........................431
Charging system ...................432
Driver’s seat belt ...................434
Electronic engine control
system ................................432
Engine oil replacement..........435
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 433
Front passenger’s seat belt ...434
Low brake fluid ......................431
Low engine oil pressure ........432
Low fuel level ........................434
Low tire inflation pressure .....434
Malfunction indicator lamp ....432
Open door .............................434
Seat belt ................................434
Seat belt pretensioner
system ................................433
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■Warning lights
P. 431 P. 433
P. 432 P. 433
P. 432 P. 434
P. 432 P. 434
P. 434
or
P. 4 3 3P. 434
P. 4 3 5P. 434
*: Slip indicator comes on.P. 4 3 3
Brake system warning
light
Charging system warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
SRS warning light
Slip indicator*
Open door warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Tire pressure warning
light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light