2015 TOYOTA TACOMA ABS

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immedi ately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 508)
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the
trailer’s wheels when parking. Ap ply the parking brake firmly, and
put the transmission in P (automatic transmission) or in 1 or R
(manual transmission). Avoid park ing on a slope, but if unavoid-
able, do so only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blo cks under both the vehicle’s
and trailer’s wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P (automatic transmission) or 1 or R (manual trans-
mission) and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P (automatic transmission) or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed, start the
engine. On vehicles with an au tomatic transmission, be sure
to keep the brake pedal depressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.

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3-2. Using the multimedia system
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Interior and exterior features
Using a Bluetooth® phone
Phone screenTo display the screen shown below, press the switch on the
steering wheel or press the button.
Several functions are available to operate on each screen that is dis-
played by selecting the 4 tabs. Device name
Bluetooth
® connection status
The hands-free system is a function th at allows you to use your cel-
lular phone without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
®. Bluetooth® is a wireless data sys-
tem that allows the cellular phone to wirelessly connect to the
hands-free system and make/receive calls.
Before making a phone call, check the connection status, battery
charge, call area and signal strength. ( P. 306)
If a Bluetooth
® device cannot be connec ted, check the connection
status on the phone screen. If the de vice is not connected, either
register or reconnect it. ( P. 288)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Type B only Turn the engine off.
Depress the brake pedal 20 times or more.
Remove the reservoir cap.
Add newly opened brake fluid up to the MAX line.
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Items Rag or paper towel
■ Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.
■ If you spill fluid
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
19 ALT-S
7.5 A Charging system
20 EFI-MAIN 20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
21 HORN 10 A Horn
22 A/F HTR 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
23 ECU-B 7.5 AWireless remote control system, air
conditioning system, multiplex
communication system, meter and
gauge, front passenger occupant
classification system, garage door
opener
24 DOME 7.5 AInterior light, personal lights, vanity
lights
25 RADIO NO.1 20 A Audio system
26 STA 7.5 AStarting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, meter
and gauge, clutch start cancel
switch
27 Spare 10 A Spare fuse
28 Spare 15 A Spare fuse
29 S/HTR NO.1 50 A Seat heaters
30 J/B 50 ATAIL, AC SKT, DR LCK, D FR P/W,
D RR P/W, P FR P/W and P RR
P/W fuses
31 AM1 50 AACC, IG1, IG1 NO.2, WIP, WSH,
4WD, BKUP LP and STA fuses
32 HTR 50 A A/C fuse, air conditioning system
33 ABS NO.1 50 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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*: Replace the fuse with one of the same ampere rating as the original34 AM2 30 A
IGN and GAUGE fuses, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
35 AIR PMP 50 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
36 ABS NO.2 30 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
37 INV 100 A Power outlets
38 ALT 120 A*
AM1, AC SKT, HEATER, FR FOG,
STOP, OBD, J/B, TOWING TAIL,
TOWING BRK and BATT CHG
fuses
140 A*
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Remove the rubber cover.
Release the bulb retaining
spring.
Remove the bulb.
To install a new bulb, align the
tabs of the bulb with the cutouts
of the mounting hole.

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(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction in:
• The VSC;
• The TRAC;
• The active traction control system (if equipped);
• The AUTO LSD system;
• The downhill assist control system (if equipped);
• The hill-start assist control system (if equipped); or
• The Trailer Sway Control (if equipped).
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Speed limit when using the temporary spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a temporary
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The temporary spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■Driving with tire chains and the temporary spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the temporary spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●Active traction control system (if equipped)
●Hill-start assist control system (if equipped)
●Downhill assist control system (if equipped)
●AUTO LSD system
●Cruise control (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following syste m not be utilized fully, it may actu-
ally negatively effect t he drive-train components:
●4WD system