towing TOYOTA TACOMA 2017 (in English) Owner's Guide

5118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a smart key system:
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is in the
“LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system:
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown
in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)
3
4
WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under st owing the tire may result in damage
to the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could result in death or
serious injury.

5518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse
side.
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is
in the wheel lug nut hole and the
holding bracket is centered in the
wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
While raising, secure the tire, tak-
ing care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding parts, to prevent it from
flying forward during a collision or
sudden braking.
Tightening torque:
27.6 ft·lbf (37.4 N·m, 3.8 kgf·m)
Confirm it is not loose after
tightening:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exists, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the ti re is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
1
incorrect
correct
2
1
2
3
1
2
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5668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the tran smission and other components
● Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● Vehicles without a multi-information display: When the automatic transmis-
sion fluid temperature warning light comes on while attempting to free a
stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from the accelerator pedal
and wait until the warning light turns off. Otherwise, the transmission may
become damaged. ( →P. 515)
● Vehicles with a multi-information display: When a warning message for the
automatic transmission fluid temperature is displayed while attempting to
free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the
transmission may become damaged. ( →P. 524)

5739-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toy-
ota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill—reference
*)With filterWithout filter
2TR-FE engine6.2 qt.
(5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)5.8 qt.
(5.5 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS
engine
without towing
package6.1 qt.
(5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
5.9 qt.
(5.6 L, 4.9 Imp.qt.)
with towing
package6.2 qt.
(5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

5759-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
2TR-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.)
2GR-FKS
engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Without towing package:
10.5 qt. (9.9 L, 8.7 Imp.qt.)
With towing package:
11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Without towing package:
10.1 qt. (9.6 L, 8.4 Imp.qt.)
With towing package:
10.8 qt. (10.2 L, 9.0 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse 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.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make2TR-FE engine
DENSO FK20HR-A8
2GR-FKS engine
DENSO FK20HBR8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

5779-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid
capacity
*
2TR-FE engine 9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS engine
Vehicles without towing package:
10.5 qt. (9.9 L, 8.7 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package:
10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.
Manual transmission
Gear oil
capacity
(Reference)2TR-FE engine 2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS engine 2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Toyota Genuine Manual Transmis-
sion Gear Oil GL-3 (GL-4) or equiva-
lent
Recommended gear oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
Cluch
Clutch free play
0.2 — 0.6 in. (5 — 15 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703

628Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ............... 562
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 154
Power back window precations ........................... 150
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 147
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Removed wireless remote control/electronic key
battery precautions ............. 487
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 387
Child-protectors....................... 113
Cleaning ........................... 438, 441 Aluminum wheels.................. 438
Exterior ................................. 438
Interior................................... 441
Seat belts .............................. 442
Clock
*....................................... 411
Compass .................................. 432
Condenser ................................ 460
Console box ............................. 394
Consumption screen ........... 94, 98
Cooling system ........................ 458
Capacity ................................ 575
Checking ............................... 458
Engine overheating ............... 563
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 273
Crawl Control ........................... 262
CRS ............................................. 51
Cruise control .......................... 218
Cup holders.............................. 395
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 595 Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Deck hooks .............................. 403
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 376, 383
Windshield .................... 376, 383
Differential................................ 576
Dimensions .............................. 568
Dinghy towing.......................... 189
Display Drive information .................... 94
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning message................. 523
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 450
Door lock Doors .................................... 109
Key ....................................... 109
Smart key system ................. 110
Wireless remote control ........ 109
Doors ........................................ 109 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 113
Door lock .............................. 111
Door windows ....................... 145
Open door warning light ....... 516
Open door warning message............................. 528
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Driving ...................................... 156
Break-in tips.......................... 158
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving assist system ............ 267
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips .................... 273
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638Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 466Chains................................... 274
Checking ............................... 466
If you have a flat tire ............. 540
Inflation pressure .................. 579
Information ............................ 584
Replacing .............................. 540
Rotating tires......................... 466
Size ....................................... 579
Snow tires ............................. 275
Spare tire .............................. 541
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 467
Warning light ......................... 517
Warning message ......... 525, 527
Tonneau cover ......................... 404
Tools ......................................... 541
Top tether strap ................... 63, 65
Total load capacity .......... 169, 569
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 179
Dinghy towing ....................... 189
Emergency towing ................ 509
Trailer towing ........................ 170
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 267
Transmission ........................... 197
Automatic transmission......... 197
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 200
Manual transmission ............. 202
Power mode switch............... 198
S mode ................................. 199
Trip meters ................................. 88
Turn signal lights..................... 204 Replacing light bulbs ................... 496, 499, 501
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 580 USB port
*................................. 289
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 410
Wattage ................................ 580
Vanity mirrors .......................... 410
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 571
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 267
Voice command system
*....... 367
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 267
Warning buzzers Brake Override
System ....................... 517, 526
Brake system ................ 514, 523
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 239
Crawl Control ........................ 264
Downshifting ......................... 201
Four-wheel drive control ....... 247
Intuitive parking assist .......... 224
Key reminder ........................ 190
Light reminder....................... 209
Open door..................... 516, 528
Open moon roof............ 153, 531
Parking brake ............... 516, 529
Reverse warning................... 203
Seat belt reminder ................ 516
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639Alphabetical index
Warning lights............................ 83ABS....................................... 515
Automatic transmission......... 515
Brake Override System......... 517
Brake system ....... ................. 514
BSM ...................................... 517
Charging system ................... 514
Cruise control........................ 515
Four-wheel drive indicator light ..................................... 516
Low engine oil level .............. 518
Low engine oil pressure ........ 514
Low fuel level ........................ 516
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator ..................... 516
Low windshield
washer fluid ........................ 517
Maintenance required reminder light...................... 518
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 514
Master warning light.............. 517
Open door ............................. 516
Parking brake indicator ......... 516
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 516
Seat belt reminder light ......... 516
Slip indicator ......................... 515
SRS ...................................... 514
Tire pressure......................... 517
Warning messages .................. 523
Washer...................................... 211 Checking ............................... 465
Low windshield washer fluid warning light ...................... 517
Low windshield washer fluid warning message ............... 527
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 273
Switch ................................... 211 Washing and waxing ............... 438
Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 169
Cargo weight rating .............. 617
Gross axle weight rating ....... 619
Gross combination weight rating ....................... 174
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 619
Load limits ............................ 169
Towing capacity ............ 169, 174
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 169, 174
TWR ............................. 169, 174
Vehicle capacity weight ......................... 169, 569
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 479
Size....................................... 579
Window lock switch ................ 145
Windows................................... 145 Back window......................... 148
Power back window .............. 149
Power windows..................... 145
Windshield wipers ................... 211
Winter driving tips ................... 273
Wireless charger ..................... 418
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................ 109
Replacing the battery............ 485
WMA disc ................................. 304
*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”