2015 TOYOTA TACOMA fuel

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling,
performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your
safety and the safety of others, yo u must not overload your vehicle
or trailer. You must also ensure that you are using appropriate tow-
ing equipment, that the towing eq uipment has been installed cor-
rectly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driving
habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braki ng performance are affected by
trailer stability, brake performance and setting, trailer brakes, the
hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with your trailer’s characteristics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for fu rther information about additional
requirements such as towing kits, etc.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors and remove the detachable pole antenna before wash-
ing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to
re-install the detachable pole antenna and extend the mirrors before driv-
ing.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
● In certain automatic car washes, the roof antenna (if equipped) may
interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from
being cleaned properly or result in damage to the roof antenna.
■ High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity \
of
the windows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler
door on your vehicle is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Resetting the maintenance required reminder light (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the reminder light.
To reset the data, follow the procedures described below:
Switch the display to the trip meter A when the engine is running.
(P. 145)
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position.
While pressing the ODO/TRIP button (P. 145), turn the engine
switch to the ON position. Continue to press and hold the button
until the odometer displays 000000.
If the system fails to reset, the light will continue flashing.
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
● Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date
with the latest service information. They are well informed about the
operations of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly
take care of it.
CAUTION
■Warning in handling of battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. ( P. 418)

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system moni-
tors the operation of th e emission control system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/
M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer
to service the vehicle.
■ Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
●When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are se t during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes
may not be completely set.
● When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several
driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● 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.
■ When working near the cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch on, the cooling fan may automatically start to run if
the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.

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■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire pressure every two weeks, or at least once a
month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure ma y result in the following:
●Reduced fuel efficiency
●Reduced driving comfort and tire life
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent re filling, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been
driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold
tire inflation pressure reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be mi sleading. In addition, tire infla-
tion pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride
and handling.
●Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal
for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle
is balanced.

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FuseAmpereCircuit
1 A/C 10 A Air conditioning system
2 TOWING TAIL 30 A Trailer lights (tail lights)
3 FOG FR 15 A Front fog lights
4 STOP 10 A Stop lights, high mounted stop-
light, vehicle stability control sys-
tem, anti-lock brake system, shift
lock system, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, towing lights
5 TOWING BRK 30 A Trailer brake controller
6 EFI 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
7 S/HTR NO.2 30 A Seat heaters
8 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
9 BATT CHG 30 A Trailer sub battery
10 AIR PMP HTR 10 A AI system
11 TOWING 30 A Towing lights
12 TURN & HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers, meter and gauge
13 RADIO NO.2 30 A Audio system
14 H-LP RH-LO 10 A Right-hand headlight (low beam),
front fog lights
15 H-LP LH-LO 10 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
16 H-LP RH-HI 10 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
17 H-LP LH-HI 10 A Left-hand headlight (high beam),
meter and gauge
18 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system

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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