open hood TOYOTA TACOMA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-4. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 308
• Interior light ....................... 309
• Personal lights ................. 309
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 310
• Glove box ........................ 311
• Console boxes ................. 311
• Cup holders ...................... 312
• Bottle holders ................... 314
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 316
• Overhead console ............ 318
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 319
Vanity mirrors ..................... 320
Clock .................................. 321
Outside temperature display (vehicles with accessory
meter) ............................... 322
Cigarette lighter .................. 323
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 324
Power outlet (115V AC) ..... 325
Seatback table ................... 331
Floor mat ............................ 332
Luggage compartment features ............................ 334
Garage door opener box .... 343
Compass (vehicles with accessory meter).............. 347 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 354
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 357
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 360
General maintenance ......... 362
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 365
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 366
Hood ................................... 370
Engine compartment .......... 372
Tires.................................... 388
Tire inflation pressure ......... 396
Wheels................................ 401
Air conditioning filter ........... 403
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 406
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 408
Light bulbs .......................... 418
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the 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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Alphabetical index
Limited slip differential ........... 184
Load capacity .......... 203, 208, 485
Lock steering column ............... 64
Luggage storage box .............. 339
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 334
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 366
General maintenance ........... 362
Maintenance data ................. 484
Maintenance requirements ... 360
Vehicle exterior..................... 354
Vehicle interior...................... 357
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 442
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 236
Manual transmission .............. 150
Meter Accessory meter................... 164
Instrument panel light control ................................ 158
Meters .................................. 157
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 65
Side mirrors ............................ 68
Vanity mirrors ....................... 320
MP3 disc................................... 259
Noise from under vehicle ......... 24 Odometer ..................................158
Off-road precautions
Driving ...................................200
Vehicle ..................................198
Oil
Engine oil ..............................374
Warning light .................442, 444
Opener
Fuel door .................................74
Hood......................................370
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............68
Outside temperature display ....................................322
Overhead console ....................318
Overheating, Engine ................475
Parking brake ...........................154
Passenger airbag off switch Installing the child restraint system ..................114
Passenger airbag off switch
precautions .........................107
Passenger airbag off switch ....................................95
Passenger risk group ..............96
Personal lights .........................309
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................165
Wattage .................................503
Power outlet .....................324, 325
Power steering Fluid ......................................382
Power windows ..........................71
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