TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Automatic transmission
4-speed models
5-speed models
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Fluid capacity *10.8 qt. (10.2 L, 9.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV
Fluid capacity *
Vehicles without towing package
11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
11.5 qt. (10.9 L, 9.6 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type (4-speed models)
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF Type
T-IV” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic
transmission of your vehicle.
■ Automatic transmission fluid type (5-speed models)
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic
transmission of your vehicle.

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Manual transmission
Clutch
Transfer (4WD models)
Gear oil capacity (Reference)2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine 2WD models
2.7 qt. (2.6 L, 2.3 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp.qt.)
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
Clutch free play0.2  0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Oil capacity1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeGear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90

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Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
*3: Parking brake lever travel when pulled with a force of 44.9 lbf (200 N, 20.4kgf).
Chassis lubrication (4WD mode ls and PreRunner with 2.7L
4-cylinder [2TR-FE] engine only)
Pedal clearance *1
2WD models except
PreRunner
PreRunner
4WD models 4.3 in. (110 mm)
4.2 in. (106 mm)
Without off-road package
4.2 in. (106 mm)
With off-road package
3.4 in. (88 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *2
(pedal type)7 — 10 clicks
Parking brake lever travel *3
(lever type)7 — 10 clicks
Fluid type
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Propeller shafts Spider Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

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Steering
Tires and wheelsType A
*: If you affix the spare tire to a front position, please make sure to adjust the tire to the correct inflatio n pressure as soon as possible.
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or
III
Tire size P215/70R15 97S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tires:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire
*:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum co ld tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 15  6 J, 15  6 JJ
Wheel nut torque 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)

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Vehicle specifications
Type B
Type C
*:If you affix the spare tire to a front position, please make sure to adjust
the tire to the correct inflation pressure as soon as possible.
Tire size
P245/75R16 109S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tires:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum co ld tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 16  7 J, 16  7 JJ
Wheel nut torque 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)
Tire size P265/70R16 111T
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tires:
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire
*:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum co ld tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 16  7 JJ
Wheel nut torque 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)

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Type D
Type E
Tire sizeP265/65R17 110S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tires:
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire:
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum co ld tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 17  7 1/2 JJ
Wheel nut torque 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)
Tire size P255/45R18 99V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law)
Add 4 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum co ld tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 18  8 JJ
Wheel nut torque 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)

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Vehicle specifications
Type F
Tire size
P265/60R18 109H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tires:
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire:
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum co ld tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 18  7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)

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Light bulbs
*1: If equipped
*2: Bulb type only
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior Headlights — 60/55 A
Front fog lights
*1—55 B
Front side marker
lights —5 D
Front turn signal
lights/parking lights/
daytime running
lights
*1
4157 NAK 27/8 D
Rear turn signal lights 3157A 27/8 D
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
*23157KX 27/8 C
Back-up lights 921 18 C
License plate lights 168 5 C
High mounted
stoplight 168 5 C
InteriorInterior light — 5 E
Personal lights 168 5 C

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Fuel infor mation
■Fuel tank opening fo r unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while
accelerating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for
concern.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of
gasoline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the
brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota
dealer.
■ Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC)
that is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required
emission levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and customer satisfaction through better performance.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use
of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent kno cking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications
of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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■Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains
oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recomm end blended gasoline
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
10% ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)