ignition 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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Engine (ignition) switch P. 141
Audio remote control switches2,*
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 166
Parking brake lever3 P. 152
Telephone switches2,*
Talk switch2,*
Cruise control switch2 P. 172
3: Vehicles with a manual transmission
1: 4WD models only
2: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 172
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with auto
anti-glare inside rear
view mirror) .................... 176
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 184
Active traction control system ........................... 188
AUTO LSD system........... 190
Rear differential lock system ........................... 192
Downhill Assist Control system ........................... 195
Clutch start cancel switch ............................. 197
Driving assist systems ..... 198
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) .................... 205
Cargo and luggage .......... 210
Vehicle load limits ............ 215
Winter driving tips ............ 217
Trailer towing ................... 221
Dinghy towing .................. 242

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: The key can be
removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Automatic transmission
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
Manual transmission Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE)
engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Vehicles with an automatic transmission
9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
10.1 qt. (9.6 L, 8.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
10.3 qt. (9.7 L, 8.5 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE)
engine
Make DENSO
Gap 4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Make DENSO NGK
Gap SK20HR-A11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
K20HR-U11
LFR6C11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs (2.7 L 4-cylinder [2TR-FE] engine only)
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

514 Alphabetical index
DrivingBreak-in tips .......................... 132
Correct posture .......................85
Driving assist systems........... 198
Procedures ............................ 130
Winter driving tips.................. 217
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 372
If the engine will not start ...... 430
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 431
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 433
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 403
If the warning light turns on ... 403
If you have a flat tire ............. 413
If you lose your keys ............. 432
If you think something is wrong .................................. 401
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 442
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 395
If your vehicle overheats ....... 437
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 394
Engine
Compartment ........................ 334
Engine switch ........................ 141
Exhaust gas .......................... 137
Hood...................................... 332
How to start the engine ......... 141
Identification number ............. 451
If the engine will not start ...... 430
Ignition switch........................ 141
Immobilizer system .................82
Overheating........................... 437
Warning light ......................... 404 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 457
Checking ............................... 340
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Temperature gauge .............. 155
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 155
Engine immobilizer system ...... 82
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 454
Checking ............................... 336
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Warning light ......................... 404
Engine switch........................... 141
Event data recorder ................... 27
Floor mat .................................. 287
Fluid Brake..................................... 342
Washer.................................. 348
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 385
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 466
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 184
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 385
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 466
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 101
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 406
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ...................... 406
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 47
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Alphabetical index
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 386
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage ................................ 466
Front turn signal lights
Lever .................................... 151
Replacing light bulbs ............ 387
Switch ................................... 151
Wattage ................................ 466
Fuel Capacity ............................... 453
Fuel gauge ........................... 155
Fuel pump shut off system ... 402
Gas station information ........ 524
Information ........................... 467
Refueling ................................ 79
Type ..................................... 453
Warning light ........................ 406
Fuel door .................................... 79
Fuel filler door ........................... 79
Fuel pump shut off system .... 402
Fuses Fuses.................................... 372
Locations ...................... 375, 379
Garage door opener ................ 298
Gas station information .......... 524
Gauges ..................................... 155
Glove box ................................. 262
Grocery bag hooks ................. 296 Hazard lights
Switch....................................394
Head restraints Adjusting ................................56
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............383
Switch....................................162
Wattage .................................466
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................284
High mounted stoplight
Replacing ..............................389
Wattage .................................466
Hill-start assist control ............198
Hood ..........................................332
Hooks Cargo net ..............................297
Deck hooks ...........................291
Grocery bag ..........................296
Tie-down cleats .....................292
Horn...........................................154
I/M test.......................................327
Identification Engine ...................................452
Tire ........................................471
Vehicle ..................................451
Ignition switch ..........................141
Illuminated entry system .........259
Immobilizer system....................82
Indicator lights .........................158
Initialization
Items to initialize....................485
Inside rear view mirror ..............68
Interior lights
Interior lights..........................260
Personal lights.......................260
Switch....................................260
Wattage .................................466
Instrument panel light
control ....................................156
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JackPositioning the jack ............... 420
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 413
Jack handle .............................. 418
Keyless entry..............................34
Keys Engine switch ........................ 141
If you lose your keys ............. 432
Ignition switch........................ 141
Keyless entry...........................34
Key number .............................32
Keys ........................................32
Reminder buzzer ................... 409
Wireless remote control ..........34
Wireless remote control battery ................................. 370
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 390
Switch.................................... 162
Wattage ................................. 466
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 382
Wattage ................................. 466
Lights Automatic light off system ..... 164
Emergency flashers switch ... 394
Fog light switch ..................... 165
Hazard light switch ................394
Headlights switch .................. 162
Instrument panel light control dial .......................... 156
Interior light switch ................260
Replacing light bulbs ............. 382
Turn signal lights switch ........ 151
Wattage ................................. 466 Limited slip differential ........... 190
Load capacity ........... 210, 215, 447
Lock steering column................ 67
Luggage storage box .............. 294
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 289
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 328
General maintenance............ 324
Maintenance data ................. 446
Maintenance requirements ... 322
Reset the maintenance data..................................... 323
Vehicle exterior ..................... 316
Vehicle interior ...................... 319
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 404
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 244
Manual transmission ............... 148
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 156
Meters ................................... 155
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 68
Side mirrors............................. 73
Vanity mirrors ........................ 270
Noise from under vehicle .......... 25
Odometer .................................. 156
Off-road precautions Driving ................................... 207
Vehicle .................................. 205
Oil Engine oil .............................. 336
Warning light ................. 404, 406
Opener Fuel door ................................. 79
Hood ..................................... 332J
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518 Alphabetical index
SeatsAdjustment ..............................47
Adjustment precautions........... 51
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 110
Cleaning ............................... 319
Folding down the rear seat......53
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................55
Folding passenger’s seat ........49
Folding seatback .....................48
Front seat adjustment .............47
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................51
Head restraint..........................56
Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry.......................48
Properly sitting in the seat .......85
Raising the bottom cushion .....52
Seat heaters .......................... 284
Seatback table .......................... 283
Service reminder indicators .............................. 158
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 144
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 431
Manual transmission ............. 148
Shift lock system ..................... 431
Side airbags................................87
Side doors ..................................37
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 386, 391
Switch.................................... 162
Wattage ................................. 466
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............73
Spare tire
Inflation pressure................... 462
Replacing .............................. 413
Storage location .................... 413
Spark plug ................................ 457
Specifications........................... 446 Speedometer ............................ 155
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags ............. 87
Front airbags ........................... 87
Precautions ............................. 95
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch.................. 100
Side airbags ............................ 87
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 67
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 388, 391
Wattage................................. 466
Storage feature ........................ 261
Storage precautions ................ 213
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 440
Sun visors ................................ 269
Switch A-TRAC switch...................... 188
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 197
Cruise control switch ............. 172
DAC switch ........................... 195
Emergency flashers switch ... 394
Engine switch ........................ 141
Fog light switch ..................... 165
Front-wheel drive control switch.................................. 184
Hazard light switch ................ 394
Headlights switch .................. 162
Ignition switch ....................... 141
Light switch ........................... 162
Power door lock switch ........... 38
Power window switch .............. 76
Rear differential lock switch.................................. 192
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbag off switch.................. 100
Tire pressure warning reset switch......................... 351
Turn signal lights ................... 151
VSC OFF switch ........... 190, 200