2015 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

575
Abbreviation list
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control TWI Treadwear indicators
TWR Trailer Weight Rating VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

576
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 236
AAC disc ................................... 263
ABS ........................................... 191
Access doors .............................39
Active traction control system .................................... 181
Air conditioning filter............... 439
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter .............. 439
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....85
Airbag precautions for your
child ......................................89
Airbag warning light............... 477
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions..............85
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ...........................89
Front passenger occupant classification system .............95
General airbag precautions .....89
Locations of airbags ................82
Modification and disposal of airbags ..............................93
Proper driving posture .......80, 89
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch .................... 94
Side airbag operating conditions..............................85
Side airbag precautions ..........89
SRS airbags ............................82
Antenna..................... 335, 388, 390
Anti-lock brake system ABS warning light .................. 477
Anti-lock brake system .......... 191
Audio input ............................... 249 Audio system
Antenna................. 335, 388, 390
Audio input ............................ 249
AUX port ............................... 249
CD player .............................. 263
iPod ....................................... 270
MP3/WMA/AAC disc ............. 263
Portable music player .................................. 249
Steering wheel audio switch
*
Sub woofer ............................ 334
Type ...................................... 243
USB memory......................... 276
AUTO LSD system ................... 183
Automatic light off system...... 154
Automatic limited slip differential .............................. 183
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 134
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 502
AUX port ................................... 249
Auxiliary box .... 340, 345, 364, 365
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 460
Wattage................................. 536
Back window .............................. 73
Battery Charging system warning
light ..................................... 477
Checking ............................... 418
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 504
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 209
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 304
Bluetooth® phone .................... 305
Bottle holders................... 340, 344
Brake assist.............................. 191
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Brakes
Brake system warning buzzer
........... 182, 184, 189, 195, 476
Brake system warning light .................................... 476
Fluid...................................... 414
Parking brake ....................... 142
Break-in tips ............................ 122
Camper information ................ 567
Care
Exterior ................................. 388
Interior .................................. 391
Seat belts ............................. 392
Cargo capacity ................ 202, 518
Cargo net hook ................ 364, 372
CD player ................................. 263
Certification label ............ 217, 521
Chains ...................................... 210
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 100
Booster seats, installation .... 113
Convertible seats, definition............................. 100
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 110
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 95
Infant seat, definition ............ 100
Infant seats, installation ........ 110
Installing CRS with LATCH system........................ 107, 109
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 110
Installing CRS with top tether straps ............... 114, 115 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................89
Battery precautions .......419, 507
Child restraint system............100
Child-protectors .......................37
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................59
Installing child restraints ........104
Power window lock switch.......71
Power window precautions .....72
Removed wireless remote
control battery
precautions .........................443
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................62
Seat belt precautions ..............60
Seat heater precautions ........360
Child-protectors .........................37
Cleaning Exterior ..................................388
Interior ...................................391
Seat belts ..............................392
Clock ........................................ 351
Clutch start cancel switch.......190
Compass ...................................381
Condenser ................................414
Console box .....................340, 341
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............508
CRS ...........................................100
Cruise control...........................162
Cup holders ......................340, 342
Curtain shield airbags ...............82
Customizable features.............551
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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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Floor mat .................................. 362
Fluid
Brake .................................... 414
Washer ................................. 420
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage ................................ 536
Four-wheel drive system Front-wheel drive control switch ................................. 177
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage ................................ 536
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 95
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 479
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer...................... 479
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 45
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Front turn signal lights Lever .................................... 141
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Switch ................................... 141
Wattage ................................ 536
Fuel Capacity ............................... 523
Fuel gauge ........................... 145
Fuel pump shut off system ... 475
Gas station information ........ 588
Information ........................... 537
Refueling ................................ 74
Type ..................................... 523
Warning light ........................ 479
Fuel door .................................... 74
Fuel filler door ........................... 74 Fuel pump shut off system .....475
Fuses
Fuses ....................................444
Locations .......................447, 451
Garage door opener.................373
Gas station information...........588
Gauges ......................................145
Glove box..................................341
Grocery bag hooks ..................371
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................305
Hazard lights Switch....................................466
Head restraints Adjusting ................................53
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............455
Switch....................................152
Wattage .................................536
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................359
High mounted stoplight
Replacing ..............................461
Wattage .................................536
Hill-start assist control ............191
Hood ..........................................404
Hooks Cargo net ..............................372
Deck hooks ...........................366
Grocery bag ..........................371
Tie-down cleats .....................367
Horn...........................................144
I/M test.......................................399
Identification Engine ...................................522
Tire ........................................541
Vehicle ..................................521
Ignition switch ..........................131
Illuminated entry system .........338F
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Immobilizer system....................77
Indicator lights ......................... 148
InitializationItems to initialize.................... 552
Inside rear view mirror ..............64
Interior lights
Interior lights.......................... 339
Personal lights....................... 339
Switch.................................... 339
Wattage ................................. 536
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 146
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 491
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 486
Jack handle .............................. 490
Keyless entry..............................32
Keys Engine switch ........................ 131
If you lose your keys ............. 503
Ignition switch........................ 131
Keyless entry...........................32
Key number .............................30
Keys ........................................30
Reminder buzzer ................... 482
Wireless remote control ..........32
Wireless remote control battery ................................. 442
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 462
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 536
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 454
Wattage ................................. 536
Lights Automatic light off system ..... 154
Emergency flashers switch ... 466
Fog light switch ..................... 155 Hazard light switch ................ 466
Headlights switch .................. 152
Instrument panel light
control dial .......................... 146
Interior light switch ................ 339
Replacing light bulbs ............. 454
Turn signal lights switch ........ 141
Wattage................................. 536
Limited slip differential ........... 183
Load capacity ........... 202, 207, 518
Lock steering column................ 63
Luggage storage box .............. 369
Luggage compartment features .................................. 364
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 400
General maintenance............ 396
Maintenance data ................. 516
Maintenance requirements ... 394
Reset the maintenance
data..................................... 395
Vehicle exterior ..................... 388
Vehicle interior ...................... 391
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 477
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 236
Manual transmission ............... 138
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................. 146
Meters ................................... 145
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 64
Side mirrors............................. 68
Vanity mirrors ........................ 350
MP3 disc ................................... 263
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
Odometer .................................. 146
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Off-road precautions
Driving .................................. 199
Vehicle.................................. 197
Oil Engine oil.............................. 408
Warning light ................ 477, 479
Opener Fuel door ................................ 74
Hood ..................................... 404
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 68
Overhead console ................... 348
Overheating, Engine ............... 508
Parking brake .......................... 142
Personal lights ........................ 339
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Pole antenna ............................ 335
Power outlet..................... 352, 353
Power steering Fluid...................................... 416
Power windows ......................... 71
Radiator............................ 406, 414
Radio ........................................ 261
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 49
Folding down .......................... 50
Raising the bottom cushion................................. 49
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .... 460, 464
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 536
Rear turn signal lights Lever .................................... 141
Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Switch ................................... 141
Wattage ................................ 536 Rear view monitor system
Before removing the
tailgate ..................................40
Rear view monitor system ................................166
Rear window ...............................73
Replacing Fuses ....................................444
Light bulbs .............................454
Tires ..............................422, 486
Wheels ..................................436
Wireless remote control
battery .................................442
Rear differential lock
system ....................................185
Rear step bumper ......................43
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................554
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light .........395
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ....................94
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................57
ALR .........................................59
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................59
Child restraint system installation ...........................104
Cleaning and maintaining......392
ELR .........................................59
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................59
How to wear your seat belt......57
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................59
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................59
Reminder buzzer ...................479
Reminder light .......................479
Seat belt extenders .................60
Seat belt pretensioners ...........58
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Seat heaters.............................. 359
Seating capacity....................... 207
SeatsAdjustment ..............................45
Adjustment precautions........... 48
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 104
Cleaning ............................... 391
Folding down the rear seat......50
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................52
Folding passenger’s seat ........46
Front seat adjustment .............45
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................48
Head restraint..........................53
Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry.......................46
Properly sitting in the seat .......80
Raising the bottom cushion .....49
Seat heaters .......................... 359
Seatback table .......................... 361
Service reminder indicators .............................. 148
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 134
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 502
Manual transmission ............. 138
Shift lock system ..................... 502
Side airbags................................82
Side doors ..................................35
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ..... 458, 464
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 536
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............68 Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 532
Replacing .............................. 486
Storage location .................... 486
Spark plug ................................ 527
Specifications .......................... 516
Speedometer ............................ 145
SRS airbags
Curtain shield airbags ............. 82
Front airbags ........................... 82
Precautions ............................. 89
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbag off switch.................... 94
Side airbags ............................ 82
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 63
Audio switches
*
Telephone switches*
Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs ..... 460, 463
Wattage................................. 536
Storage feature ........................ 340
Storage precautions ................ 205
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 511
Sun visors ................................ 349
Switch A-TRAC switch...................... 181
Clutch start cancel switch ..... 190
Cruise control switch ............. 162
DAC switch ........................... 188
Emergency flashers switch ... 466
Engine switch ........................ 131
Fog light switch ..................... 155
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 177
Hazard light switch ................ 466
Headlights switch .................. 152