2015 TOYOTA TACOMA gas type

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows
Before driving
Back window (vehicles with sliding type)
■Closing the back window
Make sure that the back window is securely closed after closing it.
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the back window closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
The back window can be opened and closed using the lock release
lever.
Open/close
Push the lock release lever
and slide the back window.

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 Imp.gal.)
CAUTION
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■
Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 523)
■ When turning off the engine
The emission system operating sounds may continue for a short time after
the engine is turned off. This is not a malfunction, and helps to ensure opti-
mal performance of the emission system.
CAUTION
■When starting the vehicle (vehicl es with an automatic transmission)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or st op the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■
When the vehicle is parked
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.
■ Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
● Toyota does not recommend occupying the rear cargo area when it is fitted
with a slide-in camper, camper shell or other type cover while the engine is
running. This caution applies to both driving and stopped or parked situa-
tions with the engine running. Particular care should be taken to prevent
exhaust gases from entering camper bodies, trailers or other enclosures
on or around your vehicle. If exhaust fumes are detected, open all win-
dows and thoroughly ventilate the area.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Engine
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
Fuel
Model 2TR-FE
Type 4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.74  3.74 in. (95.0  95.0 mm)
Displacement 164.3 cu.in. (2694 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold)
 Intake
 Exhaust Automatic adjustment
Model
1GR-FE
Type 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70  3.74 in. (94.0  95.0 mm)
Displacement 241.4 cu.in. (3956 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold)
 Intake
 Exhaust 0.006  0.010 in. (0.15  0.25 mm)
0.011  0.015 in. (0.29
 0.39 mm)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)21.1 gal. (80.0 L, 17.6 lmp.gal.)

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■Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives
concentration program.
● Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains
oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is
available in many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recomm end blended gasoline
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels.
If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol.
It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Alphabetical index
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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