checking oil TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 430
Hood ................................... 434
Engine compartment ........... 436
Tires .................................... 452
Tire inflation pressure ......... 461
Wheels ................................ 466
Air conditioning filter............ 469
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 474
Light bulbs........................... 484
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 496
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 497
If you think something is wrong ................................ 503
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 504 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 505
If you have a flat tire ........... 515
If the engine will not start.... 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 533
If you lose your keys........... 534
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 535
If your vehicle overheats .... 539
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 542
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 544
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 548
Fuel information.................. 569
Tire information .................. 572
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 583
Items to initialize ................. 587
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

438 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oil
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

440 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
1.4 qt. (1.3 L, 1.1 lmp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Engine oil selection P. 556
ItemsClean funnel

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Alphabetical index
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 559
Checking .............................. 443
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Temperature gauge .............. 157
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 157
Engine immobilizer system ...... 84
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 556
Checking .............................. 438
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Warning light ........................ 506
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 441
Engine switch .......................... 143
Event data recorder .................. 29
Floor mat .................................. 389
Fluid Brake .................................... 444
Washer ................................. 450
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 487
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 568
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 186
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 487
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 568
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 103 Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................508
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ......................508
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............488
Switch....................................164
Wattage .................................568
Front turn signal lights
Lever .....................................153
Replacing light bulbs .............489
Switch....................................153
Wattage .................................568
Fuel Capacity ................................555
Fuel gauge ............................157
Fuel pump shut off system ....504
Gas station information .........628
Information ............................569
Refueling .................................81
Type ......................................555
Warning light .........................508
Fuel door.....................................81
Fuel filler door ............................81
Fuel pump shut off system .....504
Fuses Fuses ....................................474
Locations .......................477, 481
Garage door opener.................400
Gas station information...........628
Gauges ......................................157
Glove box..................................366
Grocery bag hooks ..................398
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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