2011 TOYOTA TACOMA Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)

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WARRANTY
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R
egular maintenance is essential to
obtaining the highest level of
performance, safety and reliability
from your Toyota. It can also increase
your vehicle’s resale value. The following
pages are designed to help you make sure
your vehicle receives proper and timely
maintenance. Along with other important
information related to vehicle service,
you’ll find factory-recommended
maintenance guidelines and a log in which
to document your vehicle’s maintenance
history. In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your vehicle requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. These procedures are
explained in the “Vehicle Maintenance and
Care” section of the Owner’s Manual. Be
sure to perform these procedures regularly
to ensure the most trouble-free operation
of your vehicle.
With proper maintenance and care, your
vehicle will last longer and deliver more
dependable, economical performance.
Follow this booklet’s recommendations
and you’ll enjoy maximum reliability and
peace of mind from your Toyota for many
years to come.
The Importance of Scheduled Maintenance
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IMPORTANT
MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
It is especially important to regularly
replace the engine oil and oil filter.
Failure to do so can cause oil gelling,
which can result in severe damage to
your vehicle and require costly repairs
that are not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Maintenance Records
Maintaining your vehicle according to the
recommendations in this booklet is
required to ensure that your warranty
coverage remains intact. You should keep
detailed records of vehicle maintenance,
including date of service, mileage at time
of service and a description of service
and/or parts installation performed. The
scheduled maintenance log in this booklet
can help you document this information. If
you sell your vehicle, be sure to give your
maintenance records to the new owner.
Toyota will not deny a warranty claim
solely because you do not have records to
show that you maintained your vehicle.
However, damage or failure caused by lack
of proper maintenance are not covered
under warranty.
Maintenance Providers
Maintenance and repair services may be
performed by you or by any automotive
service provider you choose. Toyota will
not deny a warranty claim solely because
you used a service provider other than a
Toyota dealership for maintenance and
repairs. However, damage or failure
caused by improper maintenance or
repairs are not covered under warranty.
Dealer-Recommended
Maintenance
Your dealer may recommend more
frequent maintenance intervals or more
maintenance services than those listed in
the scheduled maintenance log. These
additional services are not required to
maintain your warranty coverage. Ask your
dealer to explain any recommended
maintenance not included in the scheduled
maintenance log.
For a complete description of Toyota
warranty coverages, see the Warranty
Information portion of this booklet.
Maintaining Your Warranty
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R
egular maintenance is essential to
obtaining the highest level of
performance from your Toyota. It
can also increase your vehicle’s resale
value. This booklet presents Toyota’s
maintenance recommendations in
convenient checklists, so you can easily
see what type of maintenance your vehicle
needs and document that the work was
performed.
To ensure that your vehicle receives
first-quality service and parts, Toyota
recommends having maintenance
performed by an authorized Toyota
dealership. Toyota dealership technicians
are experts on Toyota vehicles, and they
use Genuine Toyota Parts designed to your
vehicle’s exact specifications. When you
go to a Toyota dealership, you can be
confident that they will use Genuine Toyota
parts and have Toyota-trained technicians.
Miles or Months?
Toyota recommends obtaining scheduled
maintenance for your vehicle every
5,000 miles or six months, whichever
comes first.
For example:
•If you drive 5,000 miles in less than
six months, you should obtain
maintenance at 5,000 miles- don’t
wait until six months.
•If at six months you have driven less
than 5,000 miles, you should obtain
maintenance at six months- don’t
wait until 5,000 miles.
Be sure to keep an eye on your mileage
so that you obtain maintenance when
recommended. If you are a low-mileage
driver, mark your calendar to remind
yourself to obtain maintenance every six
months.
Documenting Your Investment
To help you verify that you’ve invested in
proper maintenance, each maintenance
checklist includes space for your Toyota
dealership to certify that you obtained
Genuine Toyota Service for your vehicle.
The dealership will mark the dealer service
verification area with the following stamp
(which may be customized with the
dealership’s name):
Using the Maintenance Log Charts
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Special Operating Conditions
In addition to standard maintenance items,
the maintenance log indicates services that
should be performed on vehicles that are
driven under especially demanding
conditions. These “special operating
conditions” and their required maintenance
items are clearly indicated in each chart.
NOTE:You should perform these
additional maintenance services if you
drive
primarilyunder any of the special
operating conditions indicated. If you
drive only occasionally under these
conditions, it is not necessary to
perform the additional services.
Additional Maintenance
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Toyota requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. These procedures are
explained in the Vehicle Maintenance and
Care section of the
Owner’s Manual.Be
sure to perform these procedures regularly
to ensure the most trouble-free operation
of your vehicle.
SuperChrome and Alloy Wheel
Care
If you purchased genuine Toyota
accessory Aluminum Alloy Wheels, follow
these cleaning guidelines to maintain the
appearance of your alloy wheels:
•If wheels are hot, wait for them to
cool before washing.
•Use a soft sponge or cotton cloth to
apply the same mild car-wash soap as
used for the vehicle body. Quickly
rinse off with water. Use a soft cloth
to apply the same car wax as used for
the vehicle body.
•DO NOT USE: Any kind of chemical
based cleaners, alcohol, solvents,
gasoline, steam cleaners, scouring
pads, wire brushes, or coarse
abrasives to clean your wheels.
Using the Maintenance Log Charts
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In addition to the maintenance items
indicated for each mileage/month interval,
you should perform certain inspections
daily when you drive off-road. Whenever
you take your vehicle off-road through
deep sand, mud or water, perform these
inspections every day:
•Check ball joints and dust covers
•Check brake lines and hoses
•Check brake pads/disc
•Check differential oil
•Check drive shaft boots
•Check engine air filter
•Check nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
•Check steering linkage and boots
•Check transfer case oil (4WD models)
•Check transmission fluid or oil
•Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD models
and all Prerunners with 4 cylinder
engines)
Off-Road Daily Maintenance
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5,000 miles or 6 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD models
and all Prerunners with 4 cylinder
engines)
3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Driving while towing:Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD models
and all Prerunners with 4 cylinder
engines)
3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
10,000 miles or 12 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Note: Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt
roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas
may shorten the life of the cabin air filter.
Replacement may be needed if you notice
reduced air flow from the air conditioner
and heater or if the windows fog easily
when you use the Freshmode. Consult
your dealer if any of these conditions
occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for
Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD models
and all Prerunners with 4 cylinder
engines)
3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
Driving while towing:Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD models
and all Prerunners with 4 cylinder
engines)
3
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt3
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and
body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
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15,000 miles or 18 months
Check installation of driver’s floor matInspect and adjust all fluid levelsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD models and all Prerunners with 4 cylinder engines)Re-torque propeller shaft boltReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
4
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings__ Front differential oil (4WD)
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterTighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing:Replace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilTighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
DEALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.4Refer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more
information.
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