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:
Open / Short in Steering Lock ECU (B2781)
DESCRIPTION
The steering lock ECU and steering lock motor are built into the steering lock
actuator assembly.
The steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or UPR bracket assembly) detects
whether the steering lock is in the lock or unlock position by using the lock sensor
and unlock sensor ...
Outside rear view mirrors
Mirror angle can be adjusted.
Power-adjustable type
Select a mirror to adjust.
(L: left or R: right)
Adjust the mirror up, down, in or
out using the switch.
Manually adjustable type
Adjust the mirror up, down, in or out by pushing the mirror surface.
Folding back the mirrors
...
Yaw Rate Sensor (C1A46)
DESCRIPTION
If the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly receives a yaw rate sensor malfunction
signal from the yaw rate sensor (airbag sensor assembly) or yaw rate sensor zero
point malfunction signal from the skid control ECU (master cylinder solenoid)*1
or skid control ECU (brake actuator ...
