2017 TOYOTA TACOMA air conditioning

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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 438
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 441
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 444
General maintenance ........ 446
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 449 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 450
Hood ................................. 452
Engine compartment ......... 454
Tires .................................. 466
Tire inflation pressure ....... 476
Wheels .............................. 479
Air conditioning filter.......... 482
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 485
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 488
Light bulbs......................... 491

4827-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Air conditioning filter
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box.
Remove the tray.
Remove the cover by sliding up
and then pull the cover toward
you.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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4837-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Remove the filter cover.
Pull the filter out of the filter out-
let.
Remove the air conditioning filter
and replace it with a new one.
When installing the filter, follow the
instructions indicated on the label.
■ Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
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Replacement method

4847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NOTICE
■When using the ai r conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( →P. 8 8 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle sp eed does not increase.)
● “High Engine Coolant Temperature” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. (if equipped)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficient ly, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
Correction procedures
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3
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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

626Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 374, 380Air conditioning filter ............. 482
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 380
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 374
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 267 Function ................................ 267
Warning light ......................... 515
Warning message ................. 525
Active head restraints ............. 129
Active traction control ............ 256
Air conditioning filter .............. 482
Air conditioning system ............................ 374, 380
Air conditioning filter ............. 482
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 380
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 374
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 514
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 45
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 38 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 38
SRS airbags ........................... 34
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 78
Warning buzzer ............ 514, 523
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 121
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 267 Function ................................ 267
Warning light......................... 515
Warning message................. 525
Assist grips .............................. 423
Audio input
*............................ 289
Audio remote control switches
*............................... 288
Audio system
*......................... 284
Antenna ................................ 303
Audio input............................ 289
Audio settings ....................... 295
AUX port/USB port ............... 289
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 332
CD player.............................. 304
Display settings .................... 296
General settings ................... 293
iPod ...................................... 309
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 304
Portable music player ........... 317
Radio .................................... 302
Setup menu .......................... 292
USB memory ........................ 313
AUTO LSD system................... 251
Automatic light control
system.................................... 206
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*..... 318, 333
Head restraints ........................ 134
Headlights ................................ 206 Light switch ........................... 206
Replacing light bulbs..... 493, 494
Wattage ................................ 580
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 380
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 374
Seat heaters ......................... 387
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 376, 383
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 501
Wattage ................................ 580
Hill-start assist control............ 268
Hood ......................................... 452
Hooks Deck hooks ........................... 403
Grocery bag hooks ............... 408
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 138 I/M test ...................................... 449
Identification
Engine .................................. 571
Tire ....................................... 585
Vehicle .................................. 571
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 189, 192
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 389
Illuminated entry system ........ 391
Immobilizer system ................... 69
Indicators ................................... 85
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 445
Moon roof ............................. 154
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 468
Inside rear view mirror ............ 140
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 90
Interior lights ........................... 389 Personal lights ...................... 390
Switches ............................... 390
Wattage ................................ 580
Intuitive parking assist ........... 223
Function ................................ 223
Warning message......... 529, 529
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer tothe “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”