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:
Disposal
DISPOSAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS part, review and closely
follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Predisposal
deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment.
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
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Traction Off Switch
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
(See page )
2. REMOVE A-TRAC SWITCH (TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH)
(a) Disconnect the A-TRAC switch (traction control switch) connector.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. BASIC REPAIR HINT
(a) HINTS ON OPERATIONS
1
Attire
Always wear a clean uniform.
A hat and safety shoes must be worn.
2
Vehicle protection
Prepare a grille cover, fe ...
