ignition TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors ............................ 35
Access doors (Access Cab models only) ....................... 39
Tailgate ................................ 40
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 45
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models) .......... 50
Head restraints ..................... 54
Seat belts ............................. 58
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the windows
Pow er windows .................... 71
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 73
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 74 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 78
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 80
SRS airbags ......................... 82
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 99
Child restraint systems ....... 106
Installing child restraints ..... 111
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 134
Engine (ignition) switch....... 144
Automatic
transmission........ 147
Manual transmission........... 150
Turn signal lever ................. 153
Parking brake ..................... 154
Horn .................................... 156
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ............ 157
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 160
Accessory meter ................. 164
2-3. Operating the li ghts and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 165
Fog light switch ................... 167
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 168
1Before driving
2When driving

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Engine (ignition) switch P. 144
Audio remote control switches3 P. 273
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 168
Parking brake lever4 P. 154
Telephone switches3 P. 281
Talk switch3 P. 281
Cruise control switch3 P. 171
3: If equipped1: Access Cab models only
2: 4WD models only4: Vehicles with a manual transmission

When driving2
133
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 134
Engine (ignition) switch .... 144
Automatic
transmission..... 147
Manual transmission ........ 150
Turn signal lever .............. 153
Parking brake ................... 154
Horn ................................. 156
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ......... 157
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 160
Accessory meter .............. 164
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 165
Fog light switch ................ 167
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 168 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 171
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) .................... 174
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 178
Active traction control system ........................... 182
AUTO LSD system........... 184
Rear differential lock system ........................... 186
Downhill Assist Control system ........................... 189
Clutch start cancel switch ............................. 191
Driving assist systems ..... 192
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) .................... 198
Cargo and luggage .......... 203
Vehicle load limits ............ 208
Winter driving tips ............ 210
Trailer towing ................... 214
Dinghy towing .................. 234

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2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE)
engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Vehicles with an automatic transmission
9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
10.1 qt. (9.6 L, 8.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
10.3 qt. (9.7 L, 8.5 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE)
engine
Make DENSO
Gap 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Make DENSO NGK
Gap SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
K20HR-U11
LFR6C11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs (2.7 L 4-cylinder [2TR-FE] engine only)
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

536 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 166
Deck Auxiliary boxes ...................... 335
Deck hooks ........................... 336
Deck rails .............................. 203
Deck ...................................... 334
Tie-down cleats ..................... 337
Deck rails .................................. 203
Dimension................................. 484
Dinghy towing .......................... 234
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 .................................... 189
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........... 192
Procedures ............................ 134
Winter driving tips.................. 210 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 ....................... 210
Temperature gauge .............. 157DE

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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.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 503
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 425
Wattage ................................. 503
Hill-start assist control ............ 192
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 ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 503
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 418
Wattage................................. 503
Lights Automatic light off system ..... 166
Emergency flashers switch ... 430
Fog light switch ..................... 167
Hazard light switch ................ 430
Headlights switch .................. 165
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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Alphabetical index
Seatback table ......................... 331
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 160
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 147
Four-wheel drive................... 178
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 469
Manual transmission ............ 150
Shift lock system..................... 469
Side airbags ............................... 82
Side doors.................................. 35
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .... 422, 427
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage ................................ 503
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .............. 68
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 500
Replacing ............................. 450
Storage location ................... 450
Spark plug................................ 495
Specifications .......................... 484
Speedometer ........................... 157
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags............. 82
Front airbags .......................... 82
Passenger airbag off switch ................................... 95
Precautions ............................ 90
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch ................... 97
Side airbags ........................... 82
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................. 64
Audio switch ......................... 273
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 427
Wattage ................................ 503 Storage feature.........................310
Storage precautions ................206
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...................................478
Sun visors.................................319
Switch A-TRAC switch ......................182
Clutch start cancel switch......191
Cruise control switch .............171
DAC switch............................189
Emergency flashers switch ...430
Engine switch ........................144
Fog light switch .....................167
Front-wheel drive control
switch ..................................178
Ignition switch........................144
Hazard light switch ................430
Headlights switch ..................165
Light switch ...........................165
Passenger airbag off
switch ....................................95
Power door lock switch ...........36
Power window switch ..............71
Rear differential lock switch ..................................186
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch ....................97
Tire pressure warning
reset switch .........................389
Turn signal lights ...................153
VSC OFF switch............184, 193
Window lock switch .................71
Wiper and washer .................168