2015 TOYOTA TACOMA check oil

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
*.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• Emission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

524 6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing theengine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill - reference
*)
Without filter
With filter 2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
5.4 qt. (5.1 L, 4.5 Imp.qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
2WD models except PreRunner:
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner:
5.2 qt. (4.9 L, 4.3 Imp.qt.)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
2WD models except PreRunner:
4.8 qt. (4.5 L, 4.0 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner:
5.5 qt. (5.2 L, 4.6 Imp.qt.)

528 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Differential
*:Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. P\
lease
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the key
is removed with all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models)1.59 qt. (1.50 L, 1.32 Imp.qt.)
Rear 2WD models except PreRunner
3.66 qt. (3.46 L, 3.04 Imp.qt.)
4WD models and PreRunner
3.12 qt. (2.95 L, 2.60 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

578 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 154
Deck Auxiliary boxes ...................... 365
Deck ...................................... 364
Deck hooks ........................... 366
Deck rails .............................. 202
Tie-down cleats ..................... 367
Detachable pole antenna......... 335
Dimension................................. 516
Dinghy towing .......................... 233
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 400
Doors Access doors...........................39
Door glasses ...........................71
Door lock ...........................32, 35
Open door warning light ........ 479
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................68
Downhill Assist Control
System .................................... 188
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 479
Driver’s seat belt reminder warning buzzer ...................... 479
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 122
Correct posture .......................80
Driving assist systems........... 191
Procedures ............................ 120
Winter driving tips.................. 209
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 444
If the engine will not start ...... 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 502
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 504
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 476
If the warning light turns on ... 476 If you have a flat tire ............. 486
If you lose your keys ............. 503
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 474
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 511
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 513
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 467
If your vehicle overheats ....... 508
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 466
Engine
Compartment ........................ 406
Engine switch ........................ 131
Exhaust gas .......................... 127
Hood ..................................... 404
How to start the engine ......... 131
Identification number............. 521
If the engine will not start ...... 501
Ignition switch ....................... 131
Immobilizer system ................. 77
Overheating .......................... 508
Warning light ......................... 477
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 527
Checking ............................... 412
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Temperature gauge .............. 145
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 145
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 524
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Warning light ......................... 477
Engine switch........................... 131
Event data recorder ................... 24D
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584 Alphabetical index
Vanity mirrors........................... 350
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........23
Vehicle data recordings ............23
Vehicle identification number ................................... 521
Vehicle stability control........... 191
VSC............................................ 191
Warning buzzers Key reminder ......................... 482
Brake system ........................ 476
Seat belt reminder ................. 479
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 477
Airbag system ....................... 477
Anti-lock brake system .......... 477
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................. 479
Brake system ........................ 476
Charging system .... ............... 477
Driver’s seat belt ................... 479
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 477
Engine oil replacement.......... 479
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 477
Front passenger’s seat
belt ...................................... 479
Low brake fluid ...................... 476
Low engine oil pressure ........ 477
Low fuel level ........................ 479
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 479
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 477
Open door ............................. 479
Seat belt ................................ 479
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 477
SRS ....................................... 477
SRS airbag system ............... 477 Tire pressure ......................... 479
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 479
VSC/TRAC ............................ 477
Washer
Checking ............................... 420
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Switch ................................... 156
Washing and waxing ............... 388
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 202
Cargo weight rating ............... 568
Gross axle weight rating ....... 570
Gross combination weight rating................................... 218
Gross vehicle weight
rating................................... 570
Load limits ............................. 207
Trailer weight rating ...... 218, 519
Vehicle capacity weight......... 518
Weight ................................... 518
Wheels ...................................... 436
Window glasses ................. 71, 73
Window lock switch................... 71
Windows
Power windows ....................... 71
Washer.................................. 156
Windshield wipers ................... 156
Wireless remote control
Replacing the battery ............ 442
Wireless remote control .......... 32
Winter driving tips ................... 209
WMA disc.................................. 263V
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