2015 TOYOTA TACOMA automatic transmission

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control ....... 32
Side doors ............................ 35
Access doors (Access Cab models only) ....................... 39
Tailgate ................................ 40
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 45
Rear seats ............................ 49
Head restraints ..................... 53
Seat belts ............................. 57
Steering wheel ..................... 63
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 64
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 68
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 71
Back window (vehicles with sliding type) ........................ 73 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 77
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 80
SRS airbags ......................... 82
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 95
Child restraint systems ....... 100
Installing child restraints ..... 104
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Engine (ignition) switch....... 131
Automatic transmission ...... 134
Manual transmission........... 138
Turn signal lever ................. 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
Horn .................................... 144
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ............ 145
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 148
1Before driving
2When driving

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 466
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 467
If you think something is wrong ................................ 474
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 475
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 476
If you have a flat tire............ 486
If the engine will not start .... 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 502
If you lose your keys ........... 503
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 504
If your vehicle overheats ..... 508
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 511
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 513 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 516
Fuel information.................. 537
Tire information .................. 540
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 551
Items to initialize ................. 552
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 554
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 555
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 557
Camper information ............ 567
Abbreviation list ........................ 574
Alphabetical index .................... 576
What to do if... ........................... 585
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Shift lever P. 134
Cup holders
P. 342
Shift lock override button P. 502
Cup holders
P. 342
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Shift lever P. 138
Cup holders P. 342

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Auxiliary box P. 345
Gauges and meters P. 145
Hood lock release lever P. 404
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 63
Bottle holders P. 344
Parking brake pedal P. 142
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 423
: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 120
Engine (ignition) switch .... 131
Automatic transmission .... 134
Manual transmission ........ 138
Turn signal lever .............. 141
Parking brake ................... 142
Horn ................................. 144
2-2. Gauges and meters Gauges and meters ......... 145
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 148
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 152
Fog light switch ................ 155
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 156 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 162
Rear view monitor system ........................... 166
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 177
Active traction control system ........................... 181
AUTO LSD system........... 183
Rear differential lock system ........................... 185
Downhill Assist Control system ........................... 188
Clutch start cancel switch ............................. 190
Driving assist systems ..... 191
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions (4WD models and
PreRunner) .................... 197
Cargo and luggage .......... 202
Vehicle load limits ............ 207
Winter driving tips ............ 209
Trailer towing ................... 213
Dinghy towing .................. 233

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine
P. 131
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 134)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 142)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. ( P. 138)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 142)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( 
P. 1 3 4)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( P. 138)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Parking the vehicle
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 142)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 134)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 142)
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 138)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R. If necessary,
block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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Manual transmissionWith the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving (vehicl es with an automatic transmission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.