2018 TOYOTA TACOMA check engine

6279-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
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Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is us ed in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat -
isfy 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

6309-1. Specifications
*1: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*2: Except for GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA models
*6 without rear differential lock system
*3: For GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L -PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and
GRN310L-PRTLHA models
*6 without rear differential lock system
*4: Except for GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA models
*6 with rear differential lock system
*5: For GRN330L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTSHA models*6 with rear differ-
ential lock system
*6: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( P. 625)
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68F
(20 C):
12.3V or higher
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.
After charging the battery, turn on the high beam
headlights for 30 seconds with the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position [vehicles without a smart
key system] or off [vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem], and turn the headlights off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Differential
Oil capacity
(Reference)
Front (4WD models) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission
3.1 qt. (2.9 L, 2.6 Imp.qt.)
*2
3.22 qt. (3.05 L, 2.68 Imp.qt.)*3
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)*4
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)*5
Vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*1Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil
LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

678What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 107)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 110)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 537)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 197)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Wh en locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of t he radio
wave. ( P. 126)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 115)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opene d (Double Cab models only)

680What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 194)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 199)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 147)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a peri od of
time. ( P. 198)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 567)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 210)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound.
( P. 567, 580)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 573)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)

684Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ............... 616
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 156
Power back window precations ........................... 152
Power window lock switch .... 147
Power window precautions ... 149
Rear door child-protector ...... 115
Removed wireless remote control/electronic key
battery precautions ............. 539
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 439
Child-protectors....................... 115
Cleaning ........................... 490, 494 Aluminum wheels.................. 491
Exterior ................................. 490
Interior................................... 494
Seat belts .............................. 495
Clock
*....................................... 463
Compass .................................. 485
Condenser ................................ 513
Console box ............................. 446
Consumption screen ......... 95, 101
Cooling system ........................ 511
Capacity ................................ 629
Checking ............................... 511
Engine overheating ............... 617
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 325
Crawl Control ........................... 314
CRS ............................................. 51
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 271
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 257 Cup holders ............................. 447
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 649
Daytime running light
system.................................... 213
Deck hooks .............................. 455
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 428, 435
Windshield .................... 428, 435
Differential................................ 630
Dimensions .............................. 622
Dinghy towing.......................... 192
Display
Drive information .................... 95
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning message................. 573
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 503
Door lock Doors .................................... 111
Key ....................................... 111
Smart key system ................. 112
Wireless remote control ........ 111
Doors ........................................ 111 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 115
Door lock .............................. 113
Door windows ....................... 147
Open door warning message............................. 579
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear door child-protector ...... 115
Drive-Start Control .................. 162
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685Alphabetical index
Driving ...................................... 160Break-in tips .......................... 163
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving assist system ............ 319
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 325
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 257 Constant speed control mode .................................. 266
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode....................... 264
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 104 Battery-saving function ......... 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 611
Replacing the battery ............ 537
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 611
If the engine will not start ...... 609
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 613
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 566
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 566
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 573
If you have a flat tire ............. 594
If you think something is wrong .............................. 564
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 619 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 557
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 559
If your vehicle overheats....... 617
Emergency flashers ................ 556
Engine Compartment ........................ 507
Engine switch ............... 193, 196
Hood ..................................... 505
How to start the engine ........................ 193, 196
Identification number ............ 625
If the engine will not start ...... 609
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 193, 196
Immobilizer system .. ............... 69
Overheating .......................... 617
Engine coolant......................... 511
Capacity................................ 629
Checking............................... 511
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 325
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 69
Engine oil ................................. 509 Capacity................................ 627
Checking............................... 509
Oil level warning message.... 576
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 574
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 325
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*: For vehicles with Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”