tires TOYOTA TACOMA 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 302
• Glove box ......................... 302
• Console boxes ................. 303
• Cup holders ...................... 304
• Bottle holders ................... 306
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 307
• Overhead console ............ 309
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 310
Vanity mirrors ..................... 311
Clock .................................. 312
Outside temperature display
(vehicles with accessory
meter) ............................... 313
Cigarette lighter .................. 314
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 315
Power outlet (115V AC) ..... 316
Seatback table ................... 322
Floor mat ............................ 323
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 324
Garage door opener box .... 333
Compass (vehicles with
accessory meter).............. 337
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 344
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 3474-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 350
General maintenance ......... 352
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 355
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 356
Hood ................................... 360
Engine compartment .......... 362
Tires.................................... 378
Tire inflation pressure ......... 386
Wheels................................ 391
Air conditioning filter ........... 393
Wireless remote control
battery .............................. 396
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 398
Light bulbs .......................... 408
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 420
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 421
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 427
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 428
Event data recorder ............ 429
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 378
P. 440
P. 386
P. 491
Fuel filler door P. 74
Rear turn signal lights P. 153
Rear side marker lightsP. 164
Side doors P. 35
Stop/tail lightsP. 164
TailgateP. 40
License plate lights P. 164
Back window P. 73
: If equipped

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 378
P. 440
P. 386
P. 491
Fuel filler door P. 74
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 153
Rear side marker lightsP. 164
Side doors P. 35
: If equipped
Stop/tail lightsP. 164
TailgateP. 40
License plate lights P. 164
Access doors P. 39
Back window P. 73

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 378
P. 440
P. 386
P. 491
Fuel filler door P. 74Rear turn signal
lights
P. 153
Rear side marker lightsP. 164
Side doors P. 35
: If equipped
Stop/tail lightsP. 164
TailgateP. 40
License plate lights P. 164
Back window P. 73

95 1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails.
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment.
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-
garoo bar etc.).
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system.
●Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacturer’s recommended
size. (P. 484)
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD
players.
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.

136 2-1. Driving procedures
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 475)
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle
Vehicles with an automatic transmission, always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.

138 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
●Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back-
ward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: (P. 431)
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (P. 149151)
●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

195 2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of the gripping performance have been exceeded.
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating will exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations.
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven roads
■When VSC is activated
The slip indicator flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive care-
fully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when
the indicator flashes and a buzzer sounds.
■TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if TRAC is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■If the hill-start assist control does not operate effectively
Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill start assist control
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered in ice.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the appro-
priate tire pressure level.
The ABS and VSC will not function correctly if different tires are fitted on the
vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.

196 2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
■Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.

208 2-5. Driving information
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 386)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.