battery capacity TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

386 3-7. Other interior features
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
●Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
● Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.
● Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
● After inserting a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use a 120V AC appliance that requires more than maximum capacity.
If a 120V AC appliance that consumes more than maximum capacity is
used, the protection circuit will cut the power supply.
■ Appliances that may not ope rate properly (120V AC)
The following 120V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under maximum capacity.
● Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when elec trical appliances that consume in
excess of 100W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■ To prevent any damage caused by heat
●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.
● Do not use any electrical appliances, which are easily affected by vibration
or heat, inside the vehicle.
Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.

560 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Differential
*: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 oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
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

578 6-1. Specifications
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as
specified in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg)
in excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicl e's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distr ibuted in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Tire related termMeaning

615
Alphabetical index
Bluetooth® audio..................... 309
Bluetooth® phone ................... 326
Bottle holders .................. 365, 369
Brake assist ............................. 200
Brakes Brake system warning buzzer........... 191, 193, 198, 205, 505
Brake system warning
light .................................... 505
Fluid...................................... 444
Parking brake ....................... 154
Break-in tips ............................ 134
Camper information ................ 604
Care Exterior ................................. 418
Interior .................................. 421
Seat belts ............................. 422
Cargo capacity ................ 212, 549
Cargo net hook ................ 391, 399
CD player ................................. 267
Certification label ............ 227, 553
Chains ...................................... 220
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 108
Booster seats, installation .... 122
Convertible seats, definition............................. 108
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 120
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 103
Infant seat, definition ............ 108
Infant seats, installation ........ 119
Installing CRS with LATCH system........................ 116, 118
Installing CRS with seat
belts ................................... 119
Installing CRS with top tether straps ....... 123, 126, 127 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................97
Battery precautions .......449, 538
Child restraint system............108
Child-protectors .......................41
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................65
Installing child restraints ........112
Power window lock switch.......78
Power window precautions .....79
Removed wireless remote
control battery
precautions .........................473
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................68
Seat belt precautions ..............66
Child-protectors .........................41
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................418
Interior ...................................421
Seat belts ..............................422
Clock ........................................ 375
Clutch start cancel switch.......199
Compass ...................................409
Condenser ................................444
Console box .....................365, 366
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............539
CRS ...........................................108
Cruise control...........................174
Cup holders ......................365, 367
Curtain shield airbags ...............89
Customizable features.............583
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620 Alphabetical index
Radiator ............................ 436, 444
Radio ......................................... 260
Rear seatAdjustment ..............................54
Folding down ...........................55
Raising the bottom cushion .................................54
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 490, 493
Switch.................................... 164
Wattage ................................. 568
Rear turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 153
Replacing light bulbs ............. 490
Switch.................................... 153
Wattage ................................. 568
Rear view monitor system
Before removing the tailgate ..................................44
Rear view monitor
system ................................ 178
Rear window ...............................80
Replacing Fuses .................................... 474
Light bulbs ............................. 484
Tires .............................. 452, 515
Wheels .................................. 466
Wireless remote control battery ................................. 472
Rear differential lock system .................................... 194
Rear step bumper ......................47
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 590
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch .................. 102 Seat belts
Adjustment .............................. 63
ALR ......................................... 65
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 65
Child restraint system installation........................... 112
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 422
ELR ......................................... 65
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 65
How to wear your seat belt ..... 63
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 65
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 65
Reminder buzzer................... 508
Reminder light ....................... 508
Seat belt extenders ................. 66
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 64
Seating capacity ...................... 217
Seats Adjustment .............................. 49
Adjustment precautions .......... 53
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 112
Cleaning ............................... 421
Folding down the rear seat ..... 55
Folding down the rear seat precautions ........................... 57
Folding passenger’s seat ........ 51
Folding seatback ..................... 50
Front seat adjustment ............. 49
Front seat adjustment precautions ........................... 53
Head restraint ......................... 58
Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry ...................... 50
Properly sitting in the seat....... 87
Raising the bottom cushion..... 54RS

623
Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Key reminder ........................ 510
Brake system........................ 505
Seat belt reminder ................ 508
Warning lights
ABS ...................................... 506
Airbag system....................... 506
Anti-lock brake system ......... 506
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 506
Brake system........................ 505
Charging system .... .............. 506
Driver’s seat belt................... 508
Electronic engine control system................................ 506
Engine oil replacement ......... 508
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 506
Front passenger’s seat belt ..................................... 508
Low brake fluid ..................... 505
Low engine oil pressure ....... 506
Low fuel level........................ 508
Low tire inflation pressure .... 508
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 506
Open door ............................ 508
Seat belt ............................... 508
Seat belt pretensioner system................................ 506
SRS ...................................... 506
SRS airbag system............... 506
Tire pressure ........................ 508
Tire pressure warning system................................ 508
VSC/TRAC ........................... 506
Washer Checking .............................. 450
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Switch ................................... 168 Washing and waxing ...............418
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................212
Cargo weight rating ...............605
Gross axle weight rating........607
Gross combination weight rating ...................................228
Gross vehicle weight
rating ...................................607
Load limits .............................217
Trailer weight rating.......228, 551
Vehicle capacity weight .........549
Weight ...................................549
Wheels ......................................466
Window glasses ................. 78, 80
Window lock switch ...................78
Windows
Power windows .......................78
Washer ..................................168
Windshield wipers ...................168
Wireless remote control
Replacing the battery ............472
Wireless remote control ..........36
Winter driving tips ...................219
WMA disc ..................................273W