charging TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

76 1-5. Refueling
CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible engine
hazard.
■ When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
●
Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing a turn.
● Note that when making a turn, th e trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use fifth gear (5-speed
manual transmission), sixth gear (6-speed manual transmission),
or do not put the transmission in D (automatic transmission).
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immedi ately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 475)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■
Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
CAUTION
■Chemicals in the battery
A battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near bat-
tery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.
■ Where to safety charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation.
■ How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5A or less).
The battery may explode if charged at a quicker rate.

386 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Washer fluidIf any washer does not work, the washer tank may be empty. Open the lid.
CAUTION
■Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
● If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
● If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
● If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Get emergency medical attention immedi-
ately.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

412 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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1 A/C 10 A Air conditioning system
2 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
3 TOWING TAIL 30 A Trailer lights (tail lights)
4 STOP 10 A Stop lights, high mounted stop-
light, vehicle stability control sys-
tem, anti-lock brake system, shift
lock system, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, towing converter
5 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
6 EFI NO.2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
7 TOWING BRK 30 A Trailer brake controller
8 BATT CHG 30 A Trailer sub battery
9 TOWING 30 A Towing converter
10 TRN-HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers, meter and gauge
11 RADIO NO.2 30 A Audio system
12 HEAD (LO RH) 10 A Right-hand headlight (low beam),
front fog lights
13 HEAD (LO LH) 10 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
14 HEAD (HI RH) 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
15 HEAD (HI LH) 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam),
meter and gauge
16 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system
17 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system

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7 IG1 NO.210 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, stop lights,
charging system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condi-
tioning system, instrument panel
light control, anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, back monitor, clutch
start cancel switch, rear differential
lock system, power outlets, tire
pressure warning system
8 BKUP LP 10 A Trailer lights (back-up lights)
9 IG1 10 ABack-up lights, air conditioning sys-
tem, passenger airbag off switch,
shift lock system
10 P RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(right side)
11 P FR P/W 20 A Front passenger’s power window
12 WSH 10 A Wipers and washer
13 D RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(left side)
14 4WD 20 AFour-wheel drive system, rear dif-
ferential lock system
15 WIP 30 A Wipers and washer
16 D FR P/W 30 A Power windows
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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.

496 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the key
is removed with all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models)1.59 qt. (1.50 L, 1.32 Imp.qt.)
Rear 2WD models except PreRunner
3.66 qt. (3.46 L, 3.04 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner
3.12 qt. (2.95 L, 2.60 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota
Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota
Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the
above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 236
ABS ........................................... 192
Access doors .............................39
Accessory meter ...................... 164
Active traction control system .................................... 182
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 .......... 192
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 ................... 184
Automatic light off system...... 166
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 184
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 ....................... 210
Bluetooth
®................................ 280
Bottle holders................... 310, 314
Brake assist.............................. 192
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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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