ignition TOYOTA TACOMA 2014 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 ..... 72
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 75
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 77 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 78
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 81
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 84
SRS airbags ......................... 86
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 100
Child restraint systems ....... 105
Installing child restraints ..... 109
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
1Before driving
2When driving

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

When driving2
129
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 ........................... 176
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 187
Active traction control system ........................... 191
AUTO LSD system........... 193
Rear differential lock system ........................... 195
Downhill Assist Control system ........................... 198
Clutch start cancel switch ............................. 200
Driving assist systems ..... 201
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) .................... 207
Cargo and luggage .......... 212
Vehicle load limits ............ 217
Winter driving tips ............ 219
Trailer towing ................... 223
Dinghy towing .................. 244

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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
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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.

590 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 164
Deck Auxiliary boxes ...................... 373
Deck ...................................... 372
Deck hooks ........................... 374
Deck rails .............................. 212
Tie-down cleats ..................... 375
Detachable pole antenna......... 344
Dimension................................. 526
Dinghy towing .......................... 244
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 408
Doors Access doors...........................41
Door glasses ...........................75
Door lock ...........................34, 37
Open door warning light ........ 487
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................72
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 198
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 487
Driver’s seat belt reminder warning buzzer ...................... 487
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 132
Correct posture .......................84
Driving assist systems........... 201
Procedures ............................ 130
Winter driving tips.................. 219
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 452
If the engine will not start ...... 511
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 512
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 514
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 484
If the warning light turns on ... 484 If you have a flat tire ............. 494
If you lose your keys ............. 513
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 482
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 521
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 523
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 475
If your vehicle overheats ....... 518
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 474
Engine
Compartment ........................ 414
Engine switch ........................ 141
Exhaust gas .......................... 137
Hood ..................................... 412
How to start the engine ......... 141
Identification number............. 531
If the engine will not start ...... 511
Ignition switch ....................... 141
Immobilizer system ................. 81
Overheating .......................... 518
Warning light ......................... 485
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 537
Checking ............................... 420
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 219
Temperature gauge .............. 155
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 155
Engine immobilizer system ...... 81
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 534
Checking ............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 219
Warning light ......................... 485
Engine switch........................... 141
Event data recorder ................... 27D
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I/M test....................................... 407
IdentificationEngine ................................... 532
Tire ........................................ 551
Vehicle .................................. 531
Ignition switch .......................... 141
Illuminated entry system ......... 347
Immobilizer system....................81
Indicator lights ......................... 158
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 562
Inside rear view mirror ..............68
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 348
Personal lights....................... 348
Switch.................................... 348
Wattage ................................. 546
Instrument panel light control .................................... 156
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 501
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 494
Jack handle .............................. 499
Keyless entry..............................34
Keys Engine switch ........................ 141
If you lose your keys ............. 513
Ignition switch........................ 141
Keyless entry...........................34
Key number .............................32
Keys ........................................32
Reminder buzzer ................... 490
Wireless remote control ..........34
Wireless remote control battery ................................. 450 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 470
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage................................. 546
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 462
Wattage................................. 546
Lights
Automatic light off system ..... 164
Emergency flashers switch ... 474
Fog light switch ..................... 165
Hazard light switch ................ 474
Headlights switch .................. 162
Instrument panel light control dial .......................... 156
Interior light switch ................ 348
Replacing light bulbs ............. 462
Turn signal lights switch ........ 151
Wattage................................. 546
Limited slip differential ........... 193
Load capacity ........... 212, 217, 527
Lock steering column................ 67
Luggage storage box .............. 377
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 372
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 408
General maintenance............ 404
Maintenance data ................. 526
Maintenance requirements ... 402
Reset the maintenance data..................................... 403
Vehicle exterior ..................... 396
Vehicle interior ...................... 399
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 485
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 246
Manual transmission ............... 148I
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Alphabetical index
Switch
A-TRAC switch ..................... 191
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 200
Cruise control switch ............ 172
DAC switch ........................... 198
Emergency flashers switch... 474
Engine switch ....................... 141
Fog light switch..................... 165
Front-wheel drive control
switch ................................. 187
Hazard light switch ............... 474
Headlights switch ................. 162
Ignition switch ....................... 141
Light switch........................... 162
Power door lock switch........... 38
Power window switch ............. 75
Rear differential lock
switch ................................. 195
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch ................... 99
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 431
Turn signal lights .................. 151
VSC OFF switch ........... 193, 202
Window lock switch ................ 75
Wiper and washer ................ 166
Tachometer .............................. 155
Tailgate Removing the tailgate............. 42
Tailgate................................... 42
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .... 468, 472
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage ................................ 546
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 81
Tire inflation pressure ............ 542 Tire information
Glossary ................................555
Size .......................................552
Tire identification number ......551
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................553
Tires Chains ...................................220
Checking ...............................430
If you have a flat tire ..............494
Identification number .............551
Inflation pressure...................542
Inflation pressure sensor .......431
Information ............................550
Replacing ..............................494
Rotating tires .........................430
Size .......................................542
Snow tires .............................434
Spare tire...............................494
Tire pressure warning
reset switch .........................431
Tire pressure warning system ........................430, 491
Warning light .........................487
Tools .........................................494
Total load capacity...................217
Towing Bumper towing ......................233
Dinghy towing........................244
Emergency towing.................475
Fifth wheel trailer ...................231
Trailer towing.........................223
Traction control system ..........201
TRAC .........................................201
Trip meter .................................156
Turn signal lights Lever .....................................151
Replacing light bulbs ...........................467, 468
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................546
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.