fuel TOYOTA TACOMA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 34
Side doors ............................ 37
Access doors (Access Cab models only) ....................... 41
Tailgate ................................ 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 47
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab models) .......... 52
Head restraints ..................... 56
Seat belts ............................. 61
Steering wheel ..................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 68
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 73
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 76
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 78
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 79 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 85
SRS airbags ......................... 87
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 106
Installing child restraints ..... 110
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 130
Engine (ignition) switch....... 141
Automatic transmission ...... 144
Manual transmission........... 148
Turn signal lever ................. 151
Parking brake ..................... 152
Horn .................................... 154
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ............ 155
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 158
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 162
Fog light switch ................... 165
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 166
1Before driving
2When driving

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3-5. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 269
Vanity mirrors ..................... 270
Clock .................................. 271
Outside temperature display (vehicles with
auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror) ............... 272
Power outlets (12V DC) ..... 277
Power outlet (120V AC) ..... 278
Seat heaters ....................... 284
Seatback table ................... 286
Floor mat ............................ 287
Luggage compartment features ............................ 289
Garage door opener ........... 298
Compass (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) ...................... 307
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 316
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 319
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 322
General maintenance ......... 324
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 327 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 328
Hood ................................... 332
Engine compartment .......... 334
Tires.................................... 350
Tire inflation pressure ......... 359
Wheels................................ 364
Air conditioning filter ........... 367
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 370
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 372
Light bulbs .......................... 382
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 394
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 395
If you think something is wrong ................................ 401
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 402
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 403
If you have a flat tire............ 413
If the engine will not start .... 430
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 431
If you lose your keys ........... 432
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 433
If your vehicle overheats ..... 437
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 442
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 446
Fuel information .................. 467
Tire information ................... 470
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 481
Items to initialize ................. 485 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 488
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 489
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 491
Camper information ............ 502
Abbreviation list ......................... 510
Alphabetical index ..................... 512
What to do if... ........................... 521
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 350
P. 413
P. 359
P. 470
Fuel filler door P. 79
Rear turn signal lights P. 151
Rear side marker lightsP. 162
Side doors P. 37
Stop/tail lightsP. 162
TailgateP. 42
License plate lights P. 162

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 350
P. 413
P. 359
P. 470
Fuel filler door P. 79
Rear turn signal
lights
P. 151
Rear side marker lightsP. 162
Side doors P. 37
: If equipped
Stop/tail lightsP. 162
TailgateP. 42
License plate lights P. 162
Access doors P. 41

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 350
P. 413
P. 359
P. 470
Fuel filler door P. 79Rear turn signal
lights
P. 151
Rear side marker lightsP. 162
Side doors P. 37
: If equipped
Stop/tail lightsP. 162
TailgateP. 42
License plate lights P. 162

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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Vehicle data recordings
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position (except manual transmission)
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
● Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ..... 34
Side doors .......................... 37
Access doors (Access Cab models only) .................... 41
Tailgate .............................. 42
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 47
Rear seats (Access Cab and Double Cab
models) ............................ 52
Head restraints................... 56
Seat belts ........................... 61
Steering wheel ................... 67
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 68
Outside rear view mirrors ... 73 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................. 76
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) .............. 78
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 79
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 85
SRS airbags ....................... 87
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 101
Child restraint systems..... 106
Installing child restraints... 110

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Before driving
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.