TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

Index
531
Abbreviation list ...................... 532
Alphabetical index .................. 534
What to do if... .......................... 544

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
RES Resume
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock RSCA Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag
SRS Supplemental Restraint SystemTIN Tire Identification Number

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TPMS Tire Pressure Warning SystemTRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear indicators
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 236
ABS ........................................... 191
Access doors .............................39
Accessory meter ...................... 163
Active traction control system .................................... 181
Air conditioning filter............... 403
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 403
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....85
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................90
Airbag warning light............... 442
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions..............................86
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................90
Front passenger occupant classification system .............99
General airbag precautions .....90
Locations of airbags ................82
Modification and disposal of airbags ..................................94
Passenger airbag off switch ....................................95
Proper driving posture .......80, 90
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................... 97
Side airbag operating conditions..............................86
Side airbag precautions ..........90
SRS airbags ............................82
Antenna..................................... 249
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 442
Anti-lock brake system .......... 191
Audio input ............................... 271
Audio remote controls............. 273 Audio system
Antenna ................................. 249
Audio input ............................ 271
AUX port ............................... 271
CD player .............................. 253
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 259
Optimal use ........................... 267
Portable music player ........... 271
Radio..................................... 247
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 273
Sub woofer ............................ 270
Type ...................................... 244
AUTO LSD system ................... 183
Automatic light off system...... 165
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 183
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 147
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 469
AUX port ................................... 271
Auxiliary box .... 310, 316, 334, 335
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 424
Wattage................................. 503
Back window .............................. 73
Battery Charging system warning
light ..................................... 442
Checking ............................... 384
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 471
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Bluetooth
®................................ 280
Bottle holders................... 310, 314
Brake assist.............................. 191
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Brakes
Brake system warning buzzer
........... 182, 184, 189, 194, 441
Brake system warning light .. 441
Fluid...................................... 380
Parking brake ....................... 154
Break-in tips ............................ 136
Camper information ................ 525
Care Exterior ................................. 354
Interior .................................. 357
Seat belts ............................. 358
Cargo capacity ........................ 202
Cargo net hook ................ 334, 342
CD player ................................. 253
Certification label ............ 216, 489
Chains ...................................... 210
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 106
Booster seats, installation .... 123
Convertible seats, definition............................. 106
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 99
Infant seat, definition ............ 106
Infant seats, installation ........ 120
Installing CRS with LATCH system........................ 115, 119
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 120
Installing CRS with top tether
straps ................. 124, 127, 129
Passenger airbag off switch ................................... 95 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................90
Battery precautions .......385, 473
Child restraint system............106
Child-protectors .......................37
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................60
Installing child restraints ........111
Power window lock switch.......71
Power window precautions .....72
Removed wireless remote
control battery
precautions .........................407
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................63
Seat belt precautions ..............61
Child-protectors .........................37
Cigarette lighter .......................323
Cleaning Exterior ..................................354
Interior ...................................357
Seat belts ..............................358
Clock ........................................ 321
Clutch start cancel switch.......190
Compass ...........................163, 347
Condenser ................................380
Console boxes .................310, 311
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............475
CRS ...........................................106
Cruise control...........................170
Cup holders ......................310, 312
Curtain shield airbags ...............82
Customizable features.............518
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Daytime running light system .................................... 165
Deck Auxiliary boxes ...................... 335
Deck hooks ........................... 336
Deck rails .............................. 202
Deck ...................................... 334
Tie-down cleats ..................... 337
Deck rails .................................. 202
Dimension................................. 484
Dinghy towing .......................... 233
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 366
Doors Access doors...........................39
Door glasses ...........................71
Door lock ...........................32, 35
Open door warning light ........ 444
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................68
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 188
Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer ..................................... 444
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 444
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 136
Correct posture .......................80
Driving assist systems........... 191
Procedures ............................ 134
Winter driving tips.................. 209 Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse ............................ 408
If the engine will not start ...... 468
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 469
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 471
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 441
If the warning light turns on ... 441
If you have a flat tire ............. 450
If you lose your keys ............. 470
If you think something is wrong .................................. 437
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 478
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 480
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 431
If your vehicle overheats ....... 475
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 430
Engine Compartment ........................ 372
Engine switch ........................ 144
Exhaust gas .......................... 140
Hood ..................................... 370
How to start the engine ......... 144
Identification number............. 489
If the engine will not start ...... 468
Ignition switch ....................... 144
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Overheating .......................... 475
Warning light ......................... 441
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 495
Checking ............................... 379
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Temperature gauge .............. 157DE

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Engine coolan
t temperature
gauge ..................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 492
Checking .............................. 374
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 209
Warning light ................ 442, 444
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 377
Engine switch .......................... 144
Event data recorder ................ 439
Floor mat .................................. 332
Fluid Brake .................................... 380
Washer ................................. 386
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage ................................ 503
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 177
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage ................................ 503
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 99
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 444
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer...................... 444
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 45
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 422
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage ................................ 503 Front turn signal lights
Lever .....................................153
Replacing light bulbs .............423
Switch....................................153
Wattage .................................503
Fuel Capacity ................................491
Fuel gauge ............................157
Fuel pump shut off system ....438
Gas station information .........548
Information ............................504
Refueling .................................74
Type ......................................491
Warning light .........................444
Fuel door.....................................74
Fuel filler door ............................74
Fuel pump shut off system .....438
Fuses Fuses ....................................408
Locations .......................411, 415
Garage door opener box .........343
Gas station information...........548
Gauges ......................................157
Glove box..................................311
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................276
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 430
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................54
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 419
Switch.................................... 164
Wattage ................................. 503
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 425
Wattage ................................. 503
Hill-start assist control ............ 191
Hood .......................................... 370
Hooks Cargo net .............................. 342
Deck hooks ........................... 336
Shopping bag ........................ 341
Tie-down cleats ..................... 337
Horn........................................... 156
I/M test....................................... 365
Identification Engine ................................... 490
Tire ........................................ 508
Vehicle .................................. 489
Ignition switch .......................... 144
Illuminated entry system ......... 308
Immobilizer system....................78
Indicator lights ......................... 160
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 519
Inside rear view mirror ..............65
Interior lights
Interior lights.......................... 309
Personal lights....................... 309
Switch.................................... 309
Wattage ................................. 503
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 158 Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 457
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 450
Jack handle .............................. 455
Keyless entry ............................. 32
Keys Engine switch ........................ 144
If you lose your keys ............. 470
Ignition switch ....................... 144
Wireless remote control battery................................. 406
Keyless entry .......................... 32
Key number............................. 30
Keys ........................................ 30
Reminder buzzer................... 445
Wireless remote control .......... 32
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch ................................... 164
Wattage................................. 503
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 418
Wattage................................. 503
Lights Automatic light off system ..... 165
Emergency flashers switch ... 430
Fog light switch ..................... 166
Hazard light switch ................ 430
Headlights switch .................. 164
Instrument panel light control dial ...................................... 158
Interior light switch ................ 309
Replacing light bulbs ............. 418
Turn signal lights switch ........ 153
Wattage................................. 503H
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Limited slip differential ........... 183
Load capacity .......... 202, 207, 485
Lock steering column ............... 64
Luggage storage box .............. 339
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 334
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 366
General maintenance ........... 362
Maintenance data ................. 484
Maintenance requirements ... 360
Vehicle exterior..................... 354
Vehicle interior...................... 357
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 442
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 236
Manual transmission .............. 150
Meter Accessory meter................... 163
Instrument panel light control ................................ 158
Meters .................................. 157
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 65
Side mirrors ............................ 68
Vanity mirrors ....................... 320
MP3 disc................................... 259
Noise from under vehicle ......... 24 Odometer ..................................158
Off-road precautions
Driving ...................................199
Vehicle ..................................197
Oil
Engine oil ..............................374
Warning light .................442, 444
Opener
Fuel door .................................74
Hood......................................370
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............68
Outside temperature display ....................................322
Overhead console ....................318
Overheating, Engine ................475
Parking brake ...........................154
Passenger airbag off switch Installing the child restraint system ..................114
Passenger airbag off switch
precautions .........................107
Passenger airbag off switch ....................................95
Passenger risk group ..............96
Personal lights .........................309
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................164
Wattage .................................503
Power outlet .....................324, 325
Power steering Fluid ......................................382
Power windows ..........................71
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Radiator ............................ 372, 380
Radio ......................................... 247
Rear seatAdjustment ..............................50
Folding down ...........................51
Raising the bottom cushion .................................50
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 427
Switch.................................... 164
Rear turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 153
Replacing light bulbs ............. 424
Switch.................................... 153
Wattage ................................. 503
Rear view monitor system Before removing the
tailgate ..................................40
Rear view monitor system ................................ 173
Rear window ...............................73
Replacing Wireless remote control
battery ................................. 406
Fuses .................................... 408
Light bulbs ............................. 418
Tires .............................. 388, 450
Wheels .................................. 401
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 185
Rear step bumper ......................43
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 522
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................97 Seat belts
Adjustment .............................. 58
ALR ......................................... 60
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 60
Child restraint system installation........................... 111
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 358
ELR ......................................... 60
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 60
How to wear your seat belt ..... 58
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 60
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 60
Reminder buzzer................... 444
Reminder light ....................... 444
Seat belt extenders ................. 61
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 59
Seating capacity ...................... 207
Seats Adjustment .............................. 45
Adjustment precautions .......... 49
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 111
Cleaning ............................... 357
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....... 80
Raising the bottom cushion..... 50RS