2018 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual (in English)

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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. 9 0 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. ( For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● “High Engine Coolant Temperature” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. (if equipped)
● Steam comes out f rom under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition ing 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 sufficiently, 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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2
3
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2
4
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6188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operates and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle ins pected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
■When inspecting under th e hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the ho od until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fans, etc., while the engine is run-
ning.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap wh ile the
engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■ When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficientl y. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to th e engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sa nd or dust,
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additives.
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8
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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6208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trans mission and other components
● Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator p edal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
( P. 574)

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9Vehicle specifications
9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 622
Fuel information ................ 635
Tire information ................. 638
9-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 649
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............... 657

6229-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: P265/60R18 tires
*3: Vehicles with a over fender
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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
 P. 1 7 9
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

6239-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Access Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 6 2 5 )
*2: Installing accessories in addit ion to those installed at the factory
increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing vehicle capacity wei ght.
Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
Vehicle capacity weight
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemDeck type
Vehicle capac- ity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
*2
TRN265L-CRTSKA 2TR-FE
engine 2WD
Long deck1500 lb.
(680 kg)
TRN245L-CRTSKA 4WD
1300 lb.
(585 kg)
GRN325L-CRTSHA 2GR-FKS engine 2WD
1400 lb.
(635 kg)
GRN305L-CRFSHA 4WD
1100 lb.
(495 kg)
GRN305L-CRTSHA
1150 lb.
(520 kg)

6249-1. Specifications
Double Cab models
*1: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (P. 6 2 5 )
*2: Installing accessories in addit ion to those installed at the factory
increases vehicle weight, thereby reducing vehicle capacity wei ght.
Contact your Toyota dealer about the weight of accessory parts.
Model code*1EngineDriving
systemDeck type
Vehicle capac- ity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
*2
TRN265L-PRTSKA 2TR-FE
engine
2WDShort
deck1400 lb.
(635 kg)
GRN325L-PRTSHA
2GR-FKS engine
1200 lb.
(540 kg)
GRN325L-PRTLHA
1250 lb.
(565 kg)
GRN330L-PRTSHA Long
deck
1200 lb.
(540 kg)
GRN330L-PRTLHA
1200 lb.
(540 kg)
GRN305L-PRFSHA
4WDShort
deck
950 lb.
(430 kg)
GRN305L-PRTSHA
1000 lb.
(450 kg)
GRN305L-PRTLHA
1000 lb.
(450 kg)
GRN310L-PRTSHA Long
deck
950 lb.
(430 kg)
GRN310L-PRTLHA
950 lb.
(430 kg)