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:
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Short to Ground (P274011)
DESCRIPTION
The No. 2 ATF temperature sensor is installed in the transmission valve body
assembly.
If the ECM detects an abnormally high ATF temperature near this sensor, it illuminates
the warning indicator.
HINT:
The temperature of ATF easily rises when towing, climbing hills, in
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR BUMPER HOLE COVER
(a) Disengage the 2 clips to remove the rear bumper hole cover.
2. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Separate the 2 license plate light assemblies as shown in the illustr ...
Sun visors
Type A
Forward position: Flip down.
Side position: Flip down, unhook,
and swing to the side.
Type B
Forward position: Flip down.
Side position: Flip down, unhook,
and swing to the side.
Side extender: Place in side position,
then slide backwards. ...
