2017 TOYOTA TACOMA oil level

4587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line. ( →P. 563)
WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
Engine coolant
1
2
3

5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes rapidly)
Four-wheel drive indicator light*2, 4
Indicates that the differential oil temperature is too high
when the light flashes rapidly and a buzzer sound.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the
front-wheel drive control sw itch to “2WD”, and wait
until the warning light goes off.
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
when the light flashes rapidly and a buzzer does not
sound.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Rear differential lock indicator light*4, 5
Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light*4, 6
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Open door warning light*2
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed.
→ Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.2 gal. (12.0 L,
2.6 Imp.gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*7
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (war ning buzzer) turn off.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*8
Warns the driver to release parking brake.
→ Release the parking brake.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: The buzzer sounds when Multi-terrain Select or active traction control isequipped.
*2: Vehicles without a multi-information display.
*3: Vehicles with an automatic transmission.
*4: 4WD models only
*5: Vehicles with a multi-information display.
*6: Vehicles without a multi-information display:
The light flashes rapidly in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Vehicles with a multi-information display:
The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Low engine oil level warning light*2, 9
Indicates that engine oil level is low
→ Check the level of engine oil and add more oil if nec-
essary.
(U.S.A.)
Maintenance required reminder light*2
Indicates that maintenance is required according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule.
*10
Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about
15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the
reminder light has been reset.
→ If necessary, perform maintenance.
Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after the reminder light has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly unless the
reminder light has been reset.)
→ Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the
reminder light after the maintenance is performed.
(→P. 445)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem.Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override
System. A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
(2GR-FKS engine only)
Indicates that the engine oil level is low. A buzzer also sounds.
→ Check the level of engine oil, and add if
necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a level surface and
check to see if the message disappears.
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals
are being depressed simultaneously, then the
Brake Override System is operating. (
→P. 158)
→ Release the accelerator or brake pedals.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

567
9Vehicle specifications
9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 568
Fuel information ................ 581
Tire information ................. 584
9-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 595
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............... 602

5689-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: P265/60R18 tires
*3: Vehicles with a over fender
■
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
→ P. 1 7 4
Dimensions
Cab type Access Cab
Overall length212.3 in. (5392.3 mm)
Overall width 74.4 in. (1890.5 mm)
Overall height*170.6 in. (1792.2 mm)
Wheelbase127.8 in. (3247 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1599 mm)
63.3 in. (1609 mm)*2
Rear tread63.2 in. (1606 mm)
63.6 in. (1616 mm)*2
Cab typeDouble Cab
With short deck With long deck
Overall length
212.3 in. (5392.3 mm) 225.5 in. (5727.3 mm)
Overall width74.4 in. (1890.5 mm)
75.2 in. (1910.3 mm)*3
Overall height*170.6 in. (1792.2 mm)
Wheelbase
127.8 in. (3247 mm) 141.0 in. (3582 mm)
Front tread63.0 in. (1599 mm)
63.3 in. (1609 mm)*2
Rear tread63.2 in. (1606 mm)
63.6 in. (1616 mm)*2

5739-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toy-
ota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill—reference
*)With filterWithout filter
2TR-FE engine6.2 qt.
(5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)5.8 qt.
(5.5 L, 4.8 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS
engine
without towing
package6.1 qt.
(5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
5.9 qt.
(5.6 L, 4.9 Imp.qt.)
with towing
package6.2 qt.
(5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

5909-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim