differential TOYOTA TACOMA 2015 (in English) User Guide

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent the water damage
●Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulat ed in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
●
The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, instal l rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven \
for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can s\
tart
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a
speed of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full
throttle acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet”
or “Scheduled Maintenance Guide/Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)

452 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7 IG1 NO.210 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, stop lights,
charging system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condi-
tioning system, instrument panel
light control, anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, back monitor, clutch
start cancel switch, rear differential
lock system, power outlets, tire
pressure warning system
8 BKUP LP 10 A Trailer lights (back-up lights)
9 IG1 10 AAnti-lock brake system, traction
control system, vehicle stability
control system, back-up lights, air
conditioning system, shift lock sys-
tem, audio system
10 P RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(right side)
11 P FR P/W 20 A Front passenger’s power window
12 WSH 10 A Wipers and washer
13 D RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(left side)
14 4WD 20 AFour-wheel drive system, rear dif-
ferential lock system
15 WIP 30 A Wipers and washer
16 D FR P/W 30 A Power windows
FuseAmpereCircuit

528 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Differential
*:Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. P\
lease
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the key
is removed with all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models)1.59 qt. (1.50 L, 1.32 Imp.qt.)
Rear 2WD models except PreRunner
3.66 qt. (3.46 L, 3.04 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner
3.12 qt. (2.95 L, 2.60 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data RecorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
RR DIFF LOCK Rear differential lock RSCA Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag
SRS Supplemental Restraint SystemTIN Tire Identification Number

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 236
AAC disc ................................... 263
ABS ........................................... 191
Access doors .............................39
Active traction control system .................................... 181
Air conditioning filter............... 439
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 439
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....85
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................89
Airbag warning light............... 477
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions..............85
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................89
Front passenger occupant classification system .............95
General airbag precautions .....89
Locations of airbags ................82
Modification and disposal of airbags ..............................93
Proper driving posture .......80, 89
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................... 94
Side airbag operating conditions..............................85
Side airbag precautions ..........89
SRS airbags ............................82
Antenna..................... 335, 388, 390
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 477
Anti-lock brake system .......... 191
Audio input ............................... 249 Audio system
Antenna................. 335, 388, 390
Audio input ............................ 249
AUX port ............................... 249
CD player .............................. 263
iPod ....................................... 270
MP3/WMA/AAC disc ............. 263
Portable music player .................................. 249
Steering wheel audio switch
*
Sub woofer ............................ 334
Type ...................................... 243
USB memory......................... 276
AUTO LSD system ................... 183
Automatic light off system...... 154
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 183
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 134
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 502
AUX port ................................... 249
Auxiliary box .... 340, 345, 364, 365
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 460
Wattage................................. 536
Back window .............................. 73
Battery Charging system warning
light ..................................... 477
Checking ............................... 418
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 504
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 304
Bluetooth® phone .................... 305
Bottle holders................... 340, 344
Brake assist.............................. 191
A
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Immobilizer system....................77
Indicator lights ......................... 148
InitializationItems to initialize.................... 552
Inside rear view mirror ..............64
Interior lights
Interior lights.......................... 339
Personal lights....................... 339
Switch.................................... 339
Wattage ................................. 536
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 146
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 491
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 486
Jack handle .............................. 490
Keyless entry..............................32
Keys Engine switch ........................ 131
If you lose your keys ............. 503
Ignition switch........................ 131
Keyless entry...........................32
Key number .............................30
Keys ........................................30
Reminder buzzer ................... 482
Wireless remote control ..........32
Wireless remote control battery ................................. 442
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 462
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 536
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 454
Wattage ................................. 536
Lights Automatic light off system ..... 154
Emergency flashers switch ... 466
Fog light switch ..................... 155 Hazard light switch ................ 466
Headlights switch .................. 152
Instrument panel light
control dial .......................... 146
Interior light switch ................ 339
Replacing light bulbs ............. 454
Turn signal lights switch ........ 141
Wattage................................. 536
Limited slip differential ........... 183
Load capacity ........... 202, 207, 518
Lock steering column................ 63
Luggage storage box .............. 369
Luggage compartment features .................................. 364
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 400
General maintenance............ 396
Maintenance data ................. 516
Maintenance requirements ... 394
Reset the maintenance
data..................................... 395
Vehicle exterior ..................... 388
Vehicle interior ...................... 391
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 477
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 236
Manual transmission ............... 138
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................. 146
Meters ................................... 145
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 64
Side mirrors............................. 68
Vanity mirrors ........................ 350
MP3 disc ................................... 263
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
Odometer .................................. 146
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Off-road precautions
Driving .................................. 199
Vehicle.................................. 197
Oil Engine oil.............................. 408
Warning light ................ 477, 479
Opener Fuel door ................................ 74
Hood ..................................... 404
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 68
Overhead console ................... 348
Overheating, Engine ............... 508
Parking brake .......................... 142
Personal lights ........................ 339
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Pole antenna ............................ 335
Power outlet..................... 352, 353
Power steering Fluid...................................... 416
Power windows ......................... 71
Radiator............................ 406, 414
Radio ........................................ 261
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 49
Folding down .......................... 50
Raising the bottom cushion................................. 49
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .... 460, 464
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Rear turn signal lights Lever .................................... 141
Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Switch ................................... 141
Wattage ................................ 536 Rear view monitor system
Before removing the
tailgate ..................................40
Rear view monitor system ................................166
Rear window ...............................73
Replacing Fuses ....................................444
Light bulbs .............................454
Tires ..............................422, 486
Wheels ..................................436
Wireless remote control
battery .................................442
Rear differential lock
system ....................................185
Rear step bumper ......................43
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................554
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light .........395
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................94
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................57
ALR .........................................59
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................59
Child restraint system installation ...........................104
Cleaning and maintaining......392
ELR .........................................59
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................59
How to wear your seat belt......57
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................59
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................59
Reminder buzzer ...................479
Reminder light .......................479
Seat belt extenders .................60
Seat belt pretensioners ...........58
P
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Ignition switch ....................... 131
Light switch........................... 152
Power door lock switch........... 36
Power window switch ............. 71
Rear differential lock
switch ................................. 185
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch ................... 94
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 423
Turn signal lights .................. 141
VSC OFF switch ........... 183, 192
Window lock switch ................ 71
Wiper and washer ................ 156
Tachometer .............................. 145
Tailgate Removing the tailgate............. 40
Tailgate................................... 40
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs .... 460, 464
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 77
Tire inflation pressure ............ 532
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 545
Size ...................................... 542
Tire identification number ..... 541
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 543 Tires
Chains ...................................210
Checking ...............................422
If you have a flat tire ..............486
Identification number .............541
Inflation pressure...................532
Inflation pressure sensor .......423
Information ............................540
Replacing ..............................486
Rotating tires .........................422
Size .......................................532
Snow tires .............................426
Spare tire...............................486
Tire pressure warning
reset switch .........................423
Tire pressure warning system ........................422, 483
Warning light .........................479
Tools .........................................486
Total load capacity...................207
Towing Bumper towing ......................222
Dinghy towing........................233
Emergency towing.................467
Fifth wheel trailer ...................220
Trailer towing.........................213
Traction control system ..........191
TRAC .........................................191
Trip meter .................................146
Turn signal lights Lever .....................................141
Replacing light bulbs ...........................459, 460
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................536
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.