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 ...
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and steering main
shaft assembly.
(b) Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft assembly.
2. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN BRACKET WITH SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Visually check the charcoal canister assembly.
(1) Visually check the charcoal canister assembly for cracks or damage.
If cracks or damage are found, replace the charcoal canister assembly.
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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT DRIVER SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
HINT:
The seat belt warning light on the combination meter assembly is used for both
the driver seat and front passenger seat.
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(b) When the driver seat belt is not fastened, check th ...
