check transmission fluid TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper towel
CAUTION
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.

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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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Alphabetical index
Window lock switch ................ 76
Wiper and washer ................ 166
Tachometer .............................. 155
Tailgate Removing the tailgate............. 42
Tailgate................................... 42
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .... 388, 391
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage ................................ 466
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 462
Tire information Glossary ............................... 475
Size ...................................... 472
Tire identification number ..... 471
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 473
Tires Chains .................................. 218
Checking .............................. 350
If you have a flat tire ............. 413
Identification number ............ 471
Inflation pressure .................. 462
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 351
Information ........................... 470
Replacing ............................. 413
Rotating tires ........................ 350
Size ...................................... 462
Snow tires............................. 354
Spare tire .............................. 413
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 351
Tire pressure warning system........................ 350, 410
Warning light ........................ 406
Tools......................................... 413
Total load capacity .................. 215 Towing
Bumper towing ......................231
Dinghy towing........................242
Emergency towing.................395
Fifth wheel trailer ...................229
Trailer towing.........................221
Traction control system ..........198
TRAC .........................................198
Trip meter .................................156
Turn signal lights Lever .....................................151
Replacing light
bulbs ...........................387, 388
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................466
Vanity mirrors...........................270
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........26
Vehicle data recordings ............26
Vehicle identification number ...................................451
Vehicle stability control...........198
VSC............................................198
Warning buzzers Key reminder .........................409
Brake system ........................403
Seat belt reminder .................406
Warning lights
ABS .......................................404
Airbag system .......................404
Anti-lock brake system ..........404
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 404
Brake system ........................403
Charging system .... ...............404
Driver’s seat belt ...................406
Electronic engine control system ................................404
Engine oil replacement..........406
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