power steering fluid TOYOTA TACOMA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Maintenance-free. ( P. 426)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 422)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( P. 420)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 416)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid At the correct level? ( P. 424)
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 422)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 428)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supp lement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

409
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs
(P. 462)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Conventional wrench
Power steering fluid level (P. 424)• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
Radiator and condenser (P. 422)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 439)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 428)
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Water

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compar tment
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 428)
Radiator cap
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 420)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 417)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 424)Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 416)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 422)
Fuse box ( P. 452)
Battery ( P. 426)
Condenser ( P. 422)
Radiator ( P. 422)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (
P. 428)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 424)
Radiator cap
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 416)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 420)Engine oil filler cap
( P. 417)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 422)
Fuse box ( P. 452)
Battery ( P. 426)
Condenser ( P. 422)
Radiator ( P. 422)

424 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Power steering fluid■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 104°F - 175°F [40°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 32°F - 104°F [0°C - 40°C])
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in frigid temperatures. (Fluid
temperature, 140°F - 175°F [60°C - 80°C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tem- perature, 50°F - 85°F [10°C - 30°C])

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■
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.

542 6-1. Specifications
Steering
Tires and wheelsType A
*: If you affix the spare tire to a front position, please make sure to adjust the tire to the correct inflatio n pressure as soon as possible.
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or
III
Tire size P215/70R15 97S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tires:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire
*:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum co ld tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 15  6 J, 15  6 JJ
Wheel nut torque 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)

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Alphabetical index
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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