oil level TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 (in English) User Guide

378 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

442 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• Emission control system.

Vehicle specifications6
483
6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data(fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 484
Fuel information ............... 504
Tire information ................ 507
6-2. Customization Customizable features ..... 518
Items to initialize .............. 519

484
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions2WD models except PreRunner
*: Unladen vehicle
4WD models and PreRunner
*: Unladen vehicle
Cab typeRegular Cab
Access Cab
Double CabExcept
X-RunnerX-Runner
Overall
length 190.4 in.
(4835 mm) 208.1 in. (5285 mm)
Overall
width72.2 in. (1835 mm) 74.0 in.
(1880 mm) 74.6 in.
(1895 mm)
Overall
height* 65.8 in.
(1670 mm) 66.1 in.
(1680 mm) 65.6 in.
(1665 mm) 66.1 in.
(1680 mm)
Wheelbase 109.6 in.
(2785 mm) 127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread 61.0 in. (1550 mm) 62.2 in.
(1580 mm) 61.0 in.
(1550 mm)
Rear tread 61.0 in. (1550 mm) 62.2 in.
(1580 mm) 61.0 in.
(1550 mm)
Cab typeRegular CabAccess Cab
Overall length 190.4 in. (4835 mm) 208.1 in. (5285 mm)
Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height* 69.9 in. (1775 mm) 70.3 in. (1785 mm)
Wheelbase 109.6 in. (2785 mm) 127.4 in. (3235 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1600 mm)
Rear tread 63.4 in. (1610 mm)

542 Alphabetical index
Tachometer............................... 157
TailgateRemoving the tailgate .............40
Tailgate ...................................40
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 427
Switch.................................... 165
Talk switch................................ 281
Telephone switch ..................... 281
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .....78
Tire inflation pressure ............. 500
Tire information Glossary ................................ 512
Size ....................................... 509
Tire identification number ...... 508
Uniform tire quality grading ... 510
Tires Chains ................................... 211
Checking ............................... 388
If you have a flat tire .............. 450
Identification number ............. 508
Inflation pressure................... 500
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 389
Information ............................ 507
Replacing ...................... 388, 450
Rotating tires ......................... 388
Size ....................................... 500
Snow tires ............................. 210
Spare tire............................... 450
Tire pressure warning reset switch ......................... 389
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 388, 446
Warning light ......................... 444
Tools ......................................... 450
Total load capacity................... 208
Towing Bumper towing ...................... 223
Dinghy towing........................ 234
Emergency towing................. 431
Fifth wheel trailer ................... 221
Trailer towing......................... 214 Traction control ....................... 192
TRAC ......................................... 192
Trip meter ................................. 158
Turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 153
Replacing light
bulbs ........................... 423, 424
Switch ................................... 153
Wattage................................. 503
Valet key ..................................... 30
Vanity mirrors .......................... 320
Vehicle identification number ................................... 489
Vehicle stability control .......... 192
VSC ........................................... 192
Warning buzzers Key reminder......................... 445
Brake system ........................ 441
Seat belt reminder................. 444
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 442
Airbag system ....................... 442
Anti-lock brake system .......... 442
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................ 442
Brake system ........................ 441
Charging system .... ............... 442
Driver’s seat belt ................... 444
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 442
Engine oil replacement ......... 444
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 442
Front passenger’s seat belt... 444
Low brake fluid ...................... 441
Low engine oil pressure ........ 442
Low fuel level ........................ 444
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 444
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 442
Open door ............................. 444T
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546 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 443
or
P. 441 P. 443
P. 442 P. 443
P. 442 P. 444
P. 444
or
P. 442 P. 444
P. 444
or
P. 4 4 3P. 444
*: Slip indicator comes on.P. 4 4 5
Brake system warning
lightSRS warning light
Charging system warning
lightSlip indicator*
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light