Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ Visible sympt
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle (Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine misfire, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all t ...
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates
upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops supplying fuel to the engine.
Follow the procedure below to res ...
Other materials:
Unable to Lock Steering Wheel
DESCRIPTION
The steering lock actuator assembly activates the steering lock motor and moves
the lock bar into the steering column to lock the steering.
When the steering lock is operating, the steering may not lock when the lock
bar is not aligned with the lock hole of the steering column. In ...
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) AIRBAG SYSTEM
(a) General Description
(1) The SRS airbag system consists of the following airbag and main components:
Airbag
Access Cab Model
Double Cab Model
Driver Airbag
Stan ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
When removing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using
a heat light.
Heating Temperature
Item
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