charging TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

80 1-5. Refueling
Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp.gal.)
CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
●
Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (Thi s is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least o ne vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jack-
knifing and a loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet
or slippery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing a turn.
● Note that when making a turn, th e trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slippery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of
your trailer, and be sure you hav e plenty of room before changing
lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use fifth gear (5-speed
manual transmission), sixth gear (6-speed manual transmission),
or do not put the transmission in D (automatic transmission).

346 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Battery■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.

348 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Washer fluidIf the washer does not work, the washer tank may be empty.
Open the lid.
Add washer fluid.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
CAUTION
■When refilling the washer fluid
Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as the
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
19 ALT-S
7.5 A Charging system
20 EFI-MAIN 20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
21 HORN 10 A Horn
22 A/F HTR 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
23 ECU-B 7.5 AWireless remote control system, air
conditioning system, multiplex
communication system, meter and
gauge, front passenger occupant
classification system, garage door
opener
24 DOME 7.5 AInterior light, personal lights, clock,
vanity lights
25 RADIO NO.1 20 A Audio system
26 STA 7.5 AStarting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, meter
and gauge, clutch start cancel
switch
27 Spare 10 A Spare fuse
28 Spare 15 A Spare fuse
29 S/HTR NO.1 50 A Seat heaters
30 J/B 50 ATAIL, AC SKT, DR LCK, D FR P/W,
D RR P/W, P FR P/W and P RR
P/W fuses
31 AM1 50 AACC, IG1, IG1 NO.2, WIP, WSH,
4WD, BKUP LP and STA fuses
32 HTR 50 A A/C fuse, air conditioning system
33 ABS NO.1 50 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
FuseAmpereCircuit

380 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7 IG1 NO.210 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, stop lights,
charging system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condi-
tioning system, instrument panel
light control, anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, back monitor, clutch
start cancel switch, rear differential
lock system, power outlets, tire
pressure warning system
8 BKUP LP 10 A Trailer lights (back-up lights)
9 IG1 10 AAnti-lock brake system, traction
control system, vehicle stability
control system, back-up lights, air
conditioning system, shift lock sys-
tem, audio system
10 P RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(right side)
11 P FR P/W 20 A Front passenger’s power window
12 WSH 10 A Wipers and washer
13 D RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(left side)
14 4WD 20 AFour-wheel drive system, rear dif-
ferential lock system
15 WIP 30 A Wipers and washer
16 D FR P/W 30 A Power windows
FuseAmpereCircuit

404 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• Emission control system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
● Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.

458 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

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 244
ABS ........................................... 198
Access doors .............................41
Active traction control system .................................... 188
Air conditioning filter............... 367
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .............. 367
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 244
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....90
Airbag precautions for your child ......................................95
Airbag warning light............... 404
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions..............91
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................95
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 101
General airbag precautions .....95
Locations of airbags ................87
Modification and disposal of airbags ..............................99
Proper driving posture .......85, 95
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................. 100
Side airbag operating conditions..............................91
Side airbag precautions ..........95
SRS airbags ............................87
Antenna..................... 256, 316, 318
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 404
Anti-lock brake system .......... 198
Audio input ............................... 255 Audio system
Antenna................. 256, 316, 318
Audio input ............................ 255
AUX port ............................... 255
Portable music player .................................. 255
Sub woofer ............................ 254
Type ...................................... 251
USB memory......................... 255
AUTO LSD system ................... 190
Automatic light off system...... 164
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 190
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 144
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 431
AUX port ................................... 255
Auxiliary box .... 261, 266, 289, 290
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 388
Wattage................................. 466
Back window .............................. 78
Battery
Charging system warning light ..................................... 404
Checking ............................... 346
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 433
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Bottle holders................... 261, 265
Brake assist.............................. 198
Brakes Brake system warning buzzer............ 189, 191, 196, 203, 403
Brake system warning light ..................................... 403
Fluid ...................................... 342
Parking brake ........................ 152
Break-in tips ............................. 132A
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