2020 TOYOTA TACOMA air conditioning

4416-3. 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 th e maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, earl y 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 ven ts decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if nece ssary.
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Replacement method

4426-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause da mage to the
system.

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points high er
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine misses, stumbli ng or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

5558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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

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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 332, 338Air conditioning filter ............. 440
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 317 Function ................................ 317
Warning light ......................... 475
Warning message ................. 484
Active head restraints ............. 140
Active traction control ............ 306
Air conditioning filter .............. 440
Air conditioning system ............................ 332, 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 440
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 475
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 40 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 40
SRS airbags ........................... 36
Alarm
Alarm ...................................... 88
Warning buzzer ............ 475, 482
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 131
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 317 Function ................................ 317
Warning light......................... 475
Warning message................. 484
Assist grips .............................. 382
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
AUTO LSD system................... 301
Automatic High Beam ............. 223
Automatic light control system.................................... 219
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ........ 210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 213
S mode ................................. 212
Power mode switch .............. 211
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 145
Headlights ................................ 219 Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs..... 451, 452
Wattage ................................ 545
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 338
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
Seat heaters ......................... 345
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 334, 341
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 459
Wattage ................................ 545
Hill-start assist control............ 318
Hood ......................................... 411
Hooks Deck hooks ........................... 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 366
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 149 I/M test ...................................... 408
Identification
Engine .................................. 535
Tire ....................................... 550
Vehicle .................................. 535
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 201, 204
Ignition switch light (engine switch light) ............. 347
Illuminated entry system ........ 349
Immobilizer system ................... 78
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 404
Moon roof ............................. 165
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 427
Inside rear view mirror ............ 151
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 99
Interior lights ........................... 347 Personal lights ...................... 348
Switches ............................... 348
Wattage ................................ 545
Intuitive parking assist ........... 283
Function ................................ 283
Warning message......... 488, 488
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Personal lights ...................... 348
Replacing light bulbs............. 449
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Vanity lights .......................... 368
Wattage ................................ 545
Load capacity........................... 182
Lock steering column ............. 149
Luggage compartment features .................................. 358
Luggage storage box .............. 355
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 409
General maintenance ........... 405
Maintenance data ................. 532
Maintenance requirements ... 403
Resetting the maintenance required remainder light
or message........................ 404
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 475
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 332
Manual transmission ............... 215
Master warning light........ 476, 482
Meter Indicators ................................ 95
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
Meters ..................................... 98
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning lights ......................... 93
Warning message ................. 482
Meter control switches............ 103 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 334, 341
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Vanity mirrors ....................... 368
Moon roof ................................. 162
Jam protection function ........ 163
Operation .............................. 162
Multi-information display........ 102
Customizing vehicle features .............................. 105
Driving information................ 103
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 265
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 257
Navigation system-linked...... 102
Settings display .................... 105
Switching the display ............ 103
Warning message................. 482
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 317
Multi-terrain Select .................. 308
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
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