check transmission fluid TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20
minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 104°F - 175°F [40°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 32°F - 104°F [0°C - 40°C])
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 30°C])
■ Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel

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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