2019 TOYOTA TACOMA Radiator fluid

5017-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or “Own er’s Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem
you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota
dealer or qualified s ervice shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connections. (P. 518)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level? ( P. 515)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct level? (P. 513)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level? ( P. 511)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Power steering fluidIs the power steering fluid at correct level?
(P. 516)
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be free from for-
eign objects. ( P. 515)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid? (P. 520)

5057-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(  P. 518)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 515)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( P. 513)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 511)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 542)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 545)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Power steering
fluid level

(
P. 516)
• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and
condenser
(
P. 515)
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Tire inflation
pressure
(  P. 530)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 520)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

5067-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc., right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or t he bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.,
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.

5097-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
2TR-FE engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 520)
Radiator cap
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 513)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 512)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 516) Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 5 1 1 )
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 515)
Fuse box ( P. 542)
Battery ( P. 518)
Condenser ( P. 515)
Radiator ( P. 515)1
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5107-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
2GR-FKS engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 520)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 516)
Radiator cap
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 5 11 )
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 513) Engine oil filler cap (
P. 512)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 515)
Fuse box ( P. 542)
Battery ( P. 518)
Condenser ( P. 515)
Radiator ( P. 515)1
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5
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5157-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dea l e r.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lin es
on the tank.
“MAX” line
“MIN” line
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid ty pe and prepare the necessary ite m.
Type B only
Turn the engine off.
Depress the brake pedal 20 times or more.
Remove the reservoir cap.
Add newly opened brake fluid up to the “MAX” line.
Radiator and condenser
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and c ause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.
Brake fluid
Ty p e AType B
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Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Items Clean funnel
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694Alphabetical index
OpenerHood ..................................... 507
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 145
Adjusting and folding ............ 145
Blind spot monitor ................. 291
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 428, 435
Outside temperature display ...................................... 90
Overhead console ................... 446
Overheating.............................. 620
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist) ....... 275
Parking brake ........................... 210
Operation .............................. 210
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 569
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 582
Parking lights ........................... 211
Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs..... 550, 555
Wattage ................................ 639
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 235 Pre-collision brake assist ...... 236
Pre-collision braking ............. 236
Pre-collision warning............. 236
Warning light ......................... 570
Personal lights ......................... 442 Wattage ................................ 639
Power back window ................ 151
Power mode switch ................. 203 Power outlets ................... 464, 465
Power steering fluid ................ 516
Power windows ....................... 147
Jam protection function ........ 148
Operation .............................. 147
Power back window switch ................................. 151
Window lock switch .............. 147
Pre-Collision System (PCS).... 235
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 257
Radiator .................................... 515
Radio
*...................................... 355
Rear differential
lock system ........................... 305
Rear seat Adjustment precautions ........ 135
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 55
Cleaning ............................... 496
Folding down ........................ 133
Head restraints ..................... 136
Raising the bottom
cushion ............................... 133
Rear side marker lights........... 211 Light switch ........................... 211
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
Wattage ................................ 639
Rear step bumper .................... 122
Rear turn signal lights ............ 209
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
Turn signal lever ................... 209
Wattage ................................ 639
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear view monitor system ...... 281
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