2020 TOYOTA TACOMA parking brake

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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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5428-1. Specifications
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specific ation. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) with the engine running.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 44.9 lbf (200 N,
20.4 kgf).
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Vehicles without off-road package:
4.4 in. (111 mm) Min.
Vehicles with off-road package:
3.6 in. (91 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*25 — 7 clicks
Fluid type FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Chassis lubrication
Propeller shaft SpiderLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III

590What 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. 202)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 207)
●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. 156)
●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. 206)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 476)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 218)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 476, 489)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 482)
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)

593Alphabetical index
Back windowBack window ......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Wattage ................................ 545
Battery ...................................... 422
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 523
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 323
Warning message ................. 483
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 289
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 354
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 419
Parking brake........................ 218
Warning buzzer..................... 475
Warning light ......................... 475
Warning message ................. 482
Brake assist ............................. 317
Brake Override System ........... 170
Break-in tips ............................. 171
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 289
Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 291
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 294 Camper information ................ 581
Care .................................. 396, 400
Aluminum wheels ................. 397
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior .................................. 400
Seat belts.............................. 401
Cargo capacity......................... 182
Cargo lamp
Light switch ........................... 349
Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Certification label .................... 535
Chains ...................................... 324
Child restraint system............... 54 Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 63, 64
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ...... 61, 62
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 63
Installing CRS with top tether strap........ 66, 68
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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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607Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake Override System ............................... 485
Brake system ....... ......... 475, 482
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 289
Crawl Control ........................ 314
Downshifting ......................... 214
Four-wheel drive control ....... 297
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
Key reminder ........................ 202
Light reminder ....................... 222
Open door ............................. 488
Open moon roof ............ 164, 490
Parking brake................ 476, 489
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 243
Reverse warning ................... 216
Seat belt reminder ................ 476
Warning lights............................ 93
ABS....................................... 475
Brake system ....... ................. 475
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 257
Low fuel level ........................ 476
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator ..................... 476
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 475
Master warning light.............. 476
Parking brake indicator ......... 476
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 243
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 476
Seat belt reminder light ......... 476
Slip indicator ......................... 476
SRS ...................................... 475
Tire pressure......................... 477
Warning messages .................. 482 Washer ..................................... 229
Checking............................... 424
Low windshield washer fluid warning message ............... 486
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 396
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 182
Cargo weight rating .............. 583
Gross axle weight rating ....... 584
Gross combination
weight rating ....................... 187
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 585
Load limits ............................ 182
Towing capacity ............ 182, 187
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 182, 187
TWR ............................. 182, 187
Vehicle capacity weight ......................... 182, 533
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 437
Size....................................... 543
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Back window......................... 159
Power back window .............. 160
Power windows..................... 156
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Winter driving tips ................... 323
Wireless charger ..................... 377
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................ 119
Replacing the battery............ 443
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”