Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Maintenance and care

Compass (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror)

The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in which the vehicle is heading. ■ Operation Type A To turn the compass on or off, press the button. Type B ■ ...

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition. ● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehi ...

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On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT (a) Visually check the belt for defects, such as excessive wear and frayed cords. If any defects are found, replace the drive belt. HINT: Replace the belt if there are any missing ribs. 2. BLEED POWER STEERING SYSTEM (a) Check the fluid ...

Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT COUNTER GEAR (a) Using a dial indicator and 2 V-blocks, measure the counter gear runout. Maximum runout: 0.03 mm (0.00118 in.) If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the counter gear. HINT: Measure the 3 areas shown in the illust ...

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 malfunction indicator lamp comes on The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emiss ...