2015 TOYOTA TACOMA steering wheel

468 5-1. Essential information
Type BTowing hook
■Emergency towin g procedure
The engine switch must be in the ACC (engine off) or the ON
(engine running) position.
4WD models: Put the front-wheel drive control switch in H2.
Put the shift lever in N.
Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
■ Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing hook and the cables or chains. Always be
cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck from the rear
2WD models Turn the engine switch to the
ACC position.
4WD models We recommend to use a towing
dolly under the front wheels.
When not using a towing dolly,
turn the engine switch to the ACC
position, shift the shift lever to N
and put the front-wheel drive con-
trol switch in H2.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
●Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

484 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tire
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressu re telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

514 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Never attempt to remove the key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.

532 6-1. Specifications
Steering
Tires and wheelsType A
*: If you affix the spare tire to a front position, please make sure to adjust the tire to the correct inflatio n pressure as soon as possible.
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or
III
Tire size P215/70R15 97S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front tires:
30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare tire
*:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law)
Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum co ld tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 15  6 J, 15  6 JJ
Wheel nut torque 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)

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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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Alphabetical index
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