key battery TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 430
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 431
If you think something is wrong ............................ 437
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 438
Event data recorder ............ 439
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 441
If you have a flat tire............ 450
If the engine will not start .... 468
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 469
If you lose your keys ........... 470
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 471
If your vehicle overheats ..... 475
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 478
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 480 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 484
Fuel information.................. 504
Tire information .................. 507
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 518
Items to initialize ................. 519
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 522
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 523
Camper information ............ 525
Abbreviation list ........................ 532
Alphabetical index .................... 534
What to do if... ........................... 544
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Wireless remote control depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(P. 406)
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 35)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a wireless remote control onto an aircraft, make sure you do
not press any buttons on the wireless remote control while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control in your bag etc, ensure
that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button
may cause the wireless remote control to emit radio waves that could inter-
fere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 518)

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 430
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 431
If you think something is wrong ............................. 437
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 438
Event data recorder ......... 439
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 441
If you have a flat tire......... 450
If the engine will not start ................................ 468
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 469
If you lose your keys ........ 470
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 471
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 475
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 478
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 480

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.

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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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 450If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 468If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 471If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 469If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 475If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 470If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 471If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 5Side doors
P. 3 9Access doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 478If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 441If a warning light turns on