2021 TOYOTA TACOMA power steering

5448-1. 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

5578-1. 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

592What 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. 477)
●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. 477, 490)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 483)
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)

598Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 505
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 543
Brake .................................... 544
Power steering ...................... 544
Washer ................................. 424
Fog lights ................................. 228 Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 547
Four-wheel drive system ........ 297
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 348
Front seats ............................... 139 Adjustment ............................ 139
Cleaning................................ 400
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 145
Seat heaters ......................... 345
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Wattage ................................ 547
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 547
Fuel ........................................... 538 Capacity ................................ 538
Fuel gauge .............................. 98
Fuel pump shut off system.... 475
Information ............................ 548
Refueling............................... 232
Type ...................................... 538
Warning light ......................... 477
Warning message ................. 487 Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ............... 103, 109
Current fuel consumption ............... 103, 109
Fuel filler door ......................... 234
Fuel pump shut off system..... 475
Fuses ........................................ 448
Garage door opener ................ 383
Gas station information .......... 608
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glove box ................................. 351
Grocery bag hooks.................. 366
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 145
Headlights ................................ 219 Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs .... 453, 454
Wattage ................................ 547
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 338
Manual air conditioning system .......... ...................... 332
Seat heaters ......................... 345
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 334, 341
High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 461
Wattage ................................ 547
Hill-start assist control ........... 318
Hood ......................................... 411
Hooks Deck hooks ........................... 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 366
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 149
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599Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 408
IdentificationEngine................................... 537
Tire........................................ 552
Vehicle .................................. 537
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 ................................ 547
Intuitive parking assist............ 283
Function ................................ 283
Warning message ................. 489
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 512
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 506
Jack handle .............................. 510
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 163
Power windows ..................... 157 Keyless entry
Smart key system ................. 120
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Keys .......................................... 112
Battery-saving function ......... 133
Electronic key ....................... 112
Engine switch ............... 201, 204
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 522
If you lose your keys ............. 115
Ignition switch ............... 201, 204
Key number plate ................. 112
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Mechanical key ..................... 114
Replacing the battery............ 445
Warning buzzer .................... 132
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Knee airbags .............................. 37
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 257
Language (multi-information display)... 105
LATCH anchors ................... 61, 62
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......... 257 Lane departure alert function............................... 257
Vehicle sway warning ........... 258
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 411
Hood lock release lever ........ 411
Shift lever...................... 210, 215
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 149
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wiper lever ........................... 229
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

601Alphabetical index
Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 98
Off-road precautions ............... 327
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 539
Differential oil ........................ 542
Manual transmission oil ........ 543
Transfer oil ............................ 544
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.............................. 528 Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist)....... 283
Parking brake........................... 218 Operation .............................. 218
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 477
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 490
Parking lights........................... 219 Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs .... 456, 462
Wattage ................................ 547
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 244 Pre-collision brake assist ...... 245
Pre-collision braking ............. 245
Pre-collision warning ............ 245
Warning light......................... 478
Personal lights......................... 348
Wattage ................................ 547
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).... 244
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”