TOYOTA TACOMA 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

579
Alphabetical index
Floor mat .................................. 362
Fluid
Brake .................................... 414
Washer ................................. 420
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage ................................ 536
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 177
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage ................................ 536
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 95
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 479
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer...................... 479
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 45
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Front turn signal lights Lever .................................... 141
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Switch ................................... 141
Wattage ................................ 536
Fuel Capacity ............................... 523
Fuel gauge ........................... 145
Fuel pump shut off system ... 475
Gas station information ........ 588
Information ........................... 537
Refueling ................................ 74
Type ..................................... 523
Warning light ........................ 479
Fuel door .................................... 74
Fuel filler door ........................... 74 Fuel pump shut off system .....475
Fuses
Fuses ....................................444
Locations .......................447, 451
Garage door opener.................373
Gas station information...........588
Gauges ......................................145
Glove box..................................341
Grocery bag hooks ..................371
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................305
Hazard lights Switch....................................466
Head restraints Adjusting ................................53
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............455
Switch....................................152
Wattage .................................536
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................359
High mounted stoplight
Replacing ..............................461
Wattage .................................536
Hill-start assist control ............191
Hood ..........................................404
Hooks Cargo net ..............................372
Deck hooks ...........................366
Grocery bag ..........................371
Tie-down cleats .....................367
Horn...........................................144
I/M test.......................................399
Identification Engine ...................................522
Tire ........................................541
Vehicle ..................................521
Ignition switch ..........................131
Illuminated entry system .........338F
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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
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Seat heaters.............................. 359
Seating capacity....................... 207
SeatsAdjustment ..............................45
Adjustment precautions........... 48
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 104
Cleaning ............................... 391
Folding down the rear seat......50
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................52
Folding passenger’s seat ........46
Front seat adjustment .............45
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................48
Head restraint..........................53
Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry.......................46
Properly sitting in the seat .......80
Raising the bottom cushion .....49
Seat heaters .......................... 359
Seatback table .......................... 361
Service reminder indicators .............................. 148
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 134
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 502
Manual transmission ............. 138
Shift lock system ..................... 502
Side airbags................................82
Side doors ..................................35
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 458, 464
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 536
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............68 Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 532
Replacing .............................. 486
Storage location .................... 486
Spark plug ................................ 527
Specifications .......................... 516
Speedometer ............................ 145
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags ............. 82
Front airbags ........................... 82
Precautions ............................. 89
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch.................... 94
Side airbags ............................ 82
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 63
Audio switches
*
Telephone switches*
Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs ..... 460, 463
Wattage................................. 536
Storage feature ........................ 340
Storage precautions ................ 205
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 511
Sun visors ................................ 349
Switch A-TRAC switch...................... 181
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 190
Cruise control switch ............. 162
DAC switch ........................... 188
Emergency flashers switch ... 466
Engine switch ........................ 131
Fog light switch ..................... 155
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 177
Hazard light switch ................ 466
Headlights switch .................. 152

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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
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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”.

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Vanity mirrors........................... 350
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........23
Vehicle data recordings ............23
Vehicle identification number ................................... 521
Vehicle stability control........... 191
VSC............................................ 191
Warning buzzers Key reminder ......................... 482
Brake system ........................ 476
Seat belt reminder ................. 479
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 477
Airbag system ....................... 477
Anti-lock brake system .......... 477
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 479
Brake system ........................ 476
Charging system .... ............... 477
Driver’s seat belt ................... 479
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 477
Engine oil replacement.......... 479
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 477
Front passenger’s seat
belt ...................................... 479
Low brake fluid ...................... 476
Low engine oil pressure ........ 477
Low fuel level ........................ 479
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 479
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 477
Open door ............................. 479
Seat belt ................................ 479
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 477
SRS ....................................... 477
SRS airbag system ............... 477 Tire pressure ......................... 479
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 479
VSC/TRAC ............................ 477
Washer
Checking ............................... 420
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Switch ................................... 156
Washing and waxing ............... 388
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 202
Cargo weight rating ............... 568
Gross axle weight rating ....... 570
Gross combination weight rating................................... 218
Gross vehicle weight
rating................................... 570
Load limits ............................. 207
Trailer weight rating ...... 218, 519
Vehicle capacity weight......... 518
Weight ................................... 518
Wheels ...................................... 436
Window glasses ................. 71, 73
Window lock switch................... 71
Windows
Power windows ....................... 71
Washer.................................. 156
Windshield wipers ................... 156
Wireless remote control
Replacing the battery ............ 442
Wireless remote control .......... 32
Winter driving tips ................... 209
WMA disc.................................. 263V
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 486If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 501If the engine will not start
P. 7 7Engine immobilizer system
P. 504If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 502If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 508If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 503If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 504If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 5Side doors
P. 3 9Access doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 5 1 1If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 476If a warning light turns on

586 What to do if...
■Instrument cluster
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587
What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 478
or
P. 476 P. 478
P. 477 P. 479
P. 477 P. 479
P. 479
or
P. 477 P. 479
P. 4 7 7P. 480
P. 480
or
P. 4 7 8P. 481
*1: Slip indicator comes on.*2: The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator*1
Charging system warning
lightOpen door warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Malfunction indicator
lampFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Maintenance required
reminder light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light
Cruise control indicator
light
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 404Fuel filler doorP. 7 4
Tire inflation pressure
P. 5 3 2
Hood lock release lever P. 4 0 4
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 5 3 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference) P. 5 2 4
Engine oil type
P. 525