Toyota Tacoma (2005–2015) Owners Manual: Safety information

Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board comp ...

Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows: Sit upright and well back in the seat. Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached and easily depressed to t ...

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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT: Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each sy ...

On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE WITH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET (a) This is a method to specify trouble areas by using a manifold gauge set. Read the manifold gauge pressure when the following conditions are established. Test conditions: Engine has been warmed u ...

Front Stabilizer Bar
Components COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION Inspection INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, as shown in the illustration, before installing the nut. (b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate ...