Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual: If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and put the shift lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or
N (vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from
around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other
material to help provide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Turn off the VSC.
Shift the shift lever to D or R
(automatic transmission) or 1 or R (manual transmission) and carefully apply the
accelerator to free the vehicle.
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev up the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (→P. 155) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. ...
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle
in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and ...
Other materials:
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the rear deck whenever possible.
● Be sure all items are secured in place.
● Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far forward as
po ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a cham ...
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as: ● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat be ...