Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
Vehicle interior
Vehicle exterior
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing maintenance checks.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance
is essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks. Toyota
recommends the following maintenan ...
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On
Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission
control system.
■ If the malfunc ...
Other materials:
Tire inflation pressure
■ Tire inflation pressure
The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is displayed on the
tire and loading information label.
Regular Cab and Double Cab models
Access Cab models
■ Inspection and adjustment procedure
1. Tire valve
2. Tire pressure gauge
Re ...
Auxiliary boxes
Front
Pull the lid down.
Under the rear seats (Access Cab
models)
Pull up the lever.
Raise the bottom cushion up.
Turn the knob counterclockwise.
Open the lid.
Press the lid against the bottom
of the lower cushion until it is supported by the hookand- loop fastener.
Make sur ...
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and align the tires facing straight ahead.
(b) Gently turn the steering wheel right and left by hand, and check
the steering wheel free play.
Maximum free play:
30 mm (1.18 in.)
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