2020 TOYOTA TACOMA manual transmission

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When trouble arises
7-2. 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) or N (manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction
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. 318, 319)
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, make 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 pedal 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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5398-1. 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.

5418-1. 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 type Toyota 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 characteristics 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 “ T O Y O TA
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

589What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 201)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 201)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 523)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 204)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 207)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 132)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 207)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 521)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 523)
●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. 213)
●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. 213)
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)

592Alphabetical index
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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600Alphabetical index
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
*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
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601Alphabetical index
Odometer.................................... 98
Off-road precautions ............... 327
Oil Engine oil .............................. 537
Differential oil ........................ 540
Manual transmission oil ........ 541
Transfer oil ............................ 542
Opener Hood ..................................... 411
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 154
Adjusting and folding ............ 154
Blind spot monitor ................. 289
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 334, 341
Outside temperature display ...................................... 98
Overhead console ................... 352
Overheating.............................. 527 Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist)....... 283
Parking brake........................... 218 Operation .............................. 218
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 476
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 489
Parking lights........................... 219 Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs .... 454, 460
Wattage ................................ 545
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 243 Pre-collision brake assist ...... 244
Pre-collision braking ............. 244
Pre-collision warning ............ 244
Warning light......................... 477
Personal lights......................... 348
Wattage ................................ 545
Power back window ................ 160
Power mode switch ................. 211
Power outlets ................... 369, 370
Power steering fluid ................ 420
Power windows ....................... 156 Jam protection function ........ 157
Operation .............................. 156
Power back window switch ................................. 160
Window lock switch .............. 156
Pre-Collision System (PCS).... 243
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

603Alphabetical index
Safety Connect .......................... 72
Seat belt reminder light........... 476
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 58
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 401
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 476
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 475
Seat heaters ............................. 345
Seating capacity ...................... 182
Seats, Front .............................. 139 Adjustment ............................ 139
Adjustment precautions ........ 141
Cleaning................................ 400
Head restraints ..................... 145
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 345 Seats, Rear ............................... 142
Adjustment precautions ........ 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 58
Cleaning ............................... 400
Folding down ........................ 142
Head restraints ..................... 145
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 142
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 221
Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Camera sensor ..................... 238
Inside rear view mirror .......... 153
Intuitive parking assist .......... 283
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 257
Radar sensor ........................ 238
Shift lever ......................... 210, 215 Automatic transmission ........ 210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 213
Manual transmission............. 215
S mode ................................. 212
Shift lock system ..................... 213
Side airbags ............................... 37
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”