2018 TOYOTA TACOMA manual transmission

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission) o r N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide tract ion
under the rear wheels.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission), or 1 or R
(manual transmission) and release the parking brake. Then, whil e
exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
Turn off TRAC/active traction control system (if equipped) and/ or VSC if these
functions are hampering your attempts to free the vehicle.
( P. 320, 321)
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
WARNING
■ When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever ( vehicles with an automatic trans mission)
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pe dal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
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6299-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
2TR-FE
engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS
engine
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Without towing package:
10.5 qt. (9.9 L, 8.7 Imp.qt.)
With towing package:
11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Without towing package:
10.1 qt. (9.6 L, 8.4 Imp.qt.)
With towing package:
10.8 qt. (10.2 L, 9.0 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make2TR-FE engine
DENSO FK20HR-A8
2GR-FKS engine
DENSO FK20HBR8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.

6319-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid
capacity
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2TR-FE engine 9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS engine
Vehicles without towing package:
10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package:
10.8 qt. (10.2 L, 9.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission .
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil typeToyota Genuine Manual Transmis-
sion Gear Oil GL-3 (GL-4) or equiva-
lent
Recommended gear oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
NOTICE
■
Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristic s of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “ TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil” to achieve optimal perfor mance.
Cluch
Clutch free play0.2 — 0.6 in. (5 — 15 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703

679What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 193)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 193)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 613)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 196)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 198)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 124)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 198)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 611)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 613)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 205)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 205)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

683Alphabetical index
Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission......... 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 205
S mode ................................. 204
Power mode switch............... 203
AUX port ................................... 341
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 453
Back window
Back window ......................... 150
Power back window .............. 151
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 551
Wattage ................................ 634
Battery ...................................... 516 If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 613
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 325
Warning message ................. 574
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 291
Bluetooth
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Audio system ....... ................. 385
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 386
Bottle holders .......................... 448
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 513
Parking brake........................ 210
Warning buzzer..................... 566
Warning light ......................... 566
Warning message ................. 573
Brake assist ............................. 319
Brake Override System ........... 162
Break-in tips ............................. 163 Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................. 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 291 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 293
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 296
Camera mounting bracket ...... 477
Camper information ................ 671
Care .................................. 490, 494 Aluminum wheels ................. 491
Exterior ................................. 490
Interior .................................. 494
Seat belts.............................. 495
Cargo capacity......................... 174
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 443
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
CD player
*............................... 357
Certification label .................... 625
Chains ...................................... 326
Child restraint system............... 51 Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 62
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 60, 61
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 45
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 60
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...... 58, 59
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 60
Installing CRS with top tether strap........ 63, 65
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

689Alphabetical index
Personal lights ...................... 442
Replacing light bulbs............. 543
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Vanity lights .......................... 462
Wattage ................................ 634
Load capacity........................... 174
Lock steering column ............. 140
Luggage compartment features .................................. 452
Luggage storage box .............. 449
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 503
General maintenance ........... 499
Maintenance data ................. 622
Maintenance requirements ... 497
Resetting the maintenance required remainder light
or message........................ 498
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 566
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 426
Manual transmission ............... 207
Master warning light........ 567, 573
Meter Indicators ................................ 87
Instrument panel light control................................... 91
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ......................... 85
Warning message ................. 573
Meter control switches.............. 95 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 428, 435
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Vanity mirrors ....................... 462
Moon roof ................................. 153
Jam protection function ........ 154
Operation .............................. 153
MP3 disc
*................................. 357
Multi-information display.......... 94 Customizing vehicle features ................................ 97
Driving information.................. 95
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Navigation system-linked........ 94
Settings display ...................... 97
Switching the display .............. 95
Warning message................. 573
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 319
Multi-terrain Select .................. 310
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 90
Off-road precaution s ............... 329
Oil Engine oil .............................. 627
Differential oil ........................ 630
Manual transmission oil ........ 631
Transfer oil............................ 632
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

691Alphabetical index
Refueling .................................. 224Capacity ................................ 626
Fuel types ............................. 626
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 226
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 537
Fuses .................................... 540
Light bulbs ............................ 543
Tires ...................................... 594
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 537
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 660
Resetting the remainder light or message indicating
maintenance is required ....... 498
Seat belt reminder light........... 567
Seat belts.................................... 28 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 55
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 495
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 567
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 566 Seat heaters ............................. 439
Seating capacity ...................... 174
Seats, Front.............................. 131
Adjustment............................ 131
Adjustment precautions ........ 132
Cleaning ............................... 494
Head restraints ..................... 136
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 439
Seats, Rear ............................... 133
Adjustment precautions ........ 135
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 55
Cleaning ............................... 494
Folding down ........................ 133
Head restraints ..................... 136
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 133
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 213
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
Camera sensor ..................... 230
Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Intuitive parking assist .......... 275
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Radar sensor ........................ 230
Shift lever ......................... 201, 207 Automatic transmission ........ 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 205
Manual transmission............. 207
S mode ................................. 204
Shift lock system ..................... 205
Side airbags ............................... 35
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

694Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 519Chains................................... 326
Checking ............................... 519
If you have a flat tire ............. 594
Inflation pressure .................. 633
Information ............................ 638
Replacing .............................. 594
Rotating tires......................... 519
Size ....................................... 633
Snow tires ............................. 327
Spare tire .............................. 595
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 520
Warning light ......................... 568
Warning message ......... 575, 577
Tonneau cover ......................... 456
Tools ......................................... 595
Top tether strap ................... 63, 65
Total load capacity .......... 174, 623
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 182
Dinghy towing ....................... 192
Emergency towing ................ 561
Trailer towing ........................ 175
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 228
Automatic High Beam ........... 215
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 249
PCS
(Pre-Collision System)........ 235
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 319
Transmission ........................... 201 Automatic transmission......... 201
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 205
Manual transmission ............. 207
Power mode switch............... 203
S mode ................................. 204 Trip meters ................................. 90
Turn signal lights .................... 209
Replacing light
bulbs................... 548, 551, 553
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 634
USB port
*................................. 341
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 462
Wattage ................................ 634
Vanity mirrors .......................... 462
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 625
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 319
Voice command system
*....... 420
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 319
Warning buzzers Brake Override System ............................... 576
Brake system ....... ......... 566, 573
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 291
Crawl Control ........................ 316
Downshifting ......................... 206
Four-wheel drive control ....... 299
Intuitive parking assist .......... 276
Key reminder ........................ 194
Light reminder....................... 214
Open door............................. 579
Open moon roof............ 155, 581
Parking brake ............... 567, 580
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 235
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