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:
Remote Control System does not Operate
DESCRIPTION
The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) receives remote control signals
from the driver door key cylinder or wireless transmitter. Then, the main body ECU
(multiplex network body ECU) sends the remote control signals to the sliding roof
ECU (sliding roof drive gear sub-asse ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT SEATBACK HEATER ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the operation of the front seatback heater assembly.
(1) Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the front seatback
heater assembly.
OK:
Connection
Conditio ...
Auxiliary boxes
Front
Pull the lid down.
Under the rear seats (Access Cab
models)
Pull up the lever.
Raise the bottom cushion up.
Turn the knob counterclockwise.
Open the lid.
Press the lid against the bottom
of the lower cushion until it is supported by the hookand- loop fastener.
Make sur ...
