open hood TOYOTA TACOMA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 347
• Interior light ...................... 348
• Personal lights ................. 348
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 349
• Glove box ......................... 350
• Front console box ............ 350
• Cup holders ...................... 351
• Bottle holders ................... 353
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 354
• Overhead console ............ 356
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 357
Vanity mirrors ..................... 358
Clock .................................. 359
Power outlets (12 VDC) ..... 360
Power outlet (120 VAC) ..... 361
Seat heaters ....................... 367
Seatback table ................... 369
Floor mat ............................ 370
Luggage compartment features ............................ 372
Garage door opener ........... 381
Compass (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror) ............... 389 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 399
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 402
General maintenance ......... 404
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 407
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 408
Hood ................................... 412
Engine compartment .......... 414
Tires.................................... 430
Tire inflation pressure ......... 439
Wheels................................ 444
Air conditioning filter ........... 447
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 450
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 452
Light bulbs .......................... 462
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the hood catch lever
and lift the hood.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and check that the radiator cooling fan oper-
ates and check for coolant leak
s from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fan is operating: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.

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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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Floor mat .................................. 370
Fluid
Brake .................................... 422
Washer ................................. 428
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 465
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage ................................ 546
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 187
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 465
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage ................................ 546
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 100
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 487
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer...................... 487
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 47
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage ................................ 546
Front turn signal lights Lever .................................... 151
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Switch ................................... 151
Wattage ................................ 546
Fuel Capacity ............................... 533
Fuel gauge ........................... 155
Fuel pump shut off system ... 483
Gas station information ........ 600
Information ........................... 547
Refueling ................................ 78
Type ..................................... 533
Warning light ........................ 487 Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler door ............................78
Fuel pump shut off system .....483
Fuses
Fuses ....................................452
Locations .......................455, 459
Garage door opener.................381
Gas station information...........600
Gauges ......................................155
Glove box..................................350
Grocery bag hooks ..................379
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................314
Hazard lights Switch....................................474
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................56
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............463
Switch....................................162
Wattage .................................546
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................367
High mounted stoplight Replacing ..............................469
Wattage .................................546
Hill-start assist control ............201
Hood ..........................................412
Hooks Cargo net ..............................380
Deck hooks ...........................374
Grocery bag ..........................379
Tie-down cleats .....................375
Horn...........................................154F
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Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................ 156
Meters .................................. 155
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 68
Side mirrors ............................ 72
Vanity mirrors ....................... 358
MP3 disc................................... 272
Noise from under vehicle ......... 25
Odometer ................................. 156
Off-road precautions Driving .................................. 209
Vehicle.................................. 207
Oil Engine oil.............................. 416
Warning light ................ 485, 487
Opener Fuel door ................................ 78
Hood ..................................... 412
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 72
Overhead console ................... 356
Overheating, Engine ............... 518
Parking brake .......................... 152
Personal lights ........................ 348
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Switch ................................... 162
Wattage ................................ 546
Pole antenna ............................ 344
Power outlet..................... 360, 361
Power steering Fluid...................................... 424
Power windows ......................... 75 Radiator ............................414, 422
Radio .........................................270
Rear seat
Adjustment ..............................52
Folding down ...........................53
Raising the bottom cushion .................................52
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .....468, 472
Switch....................................162
Wattage .................................546
Rear turn signal lights Lever .....................................151
Replacing light bulbs .............468
Switch....................................151
Wattage .................................546
Rear view monitor system
Before removing the tailgate ..................................42
Rear view monitor
system ................................176
Rear window ...............................77
Replacing Fuses ....................................452
Light bulbs .............................462
Tires ..............................430, 494
Wheels ..................................444
Wireless remote control battery .................................450
Rear differential lock system ....................................195
Rear step bumper ......................45
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................564
Reset the maintenance
data .........................................403
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................99
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