2021 TOYOTA TACOMA towing

5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown
in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft·lbf (113 N·m, 11.5 kgf·m)
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WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may resul t in damage
to the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could res ult in death or
serious injury.

5167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse
side.
Lay down the tire with the valve
stem facing up and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw is
in the wheel lug nut hole and the
holding bracket is centered in the
wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
While raising, secure the tire, tak-
ing care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding parts, to prevent it from
flying forward during a collision or
sudden braking.
Tightening torque:
27.6 ft·lbf (37.4 N·m, 3.8 kgf·m)
Confirm it is not loose after
tightening:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Visually check to ensure tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly ex ists, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
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5317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trans mission and other components
● Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator p edal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
( P. 484)

596Alphabetical index
Child-protectors....................... 123
Cleaning ........................... 396, 400Aluminum wheels.................. 397
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 400
Seat belts .............................. 401
Clock
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Compass .................................. 390
Condenser ................................ 419
Console box ............................. 352
Consumption screen ....... 103, 109
Cooling system ........................ 417 Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 417
Engine overheating ............... 528
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 323
Crawl Control ........................... 312
CRS ............................................. 54
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 279
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 265
Cup holders.............................. 353
Curtain shield airbags ............... 37
Customizable features ............ 562
Daytime running light system .................................... 221
Deck hooks .............................. 361
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 334, 341
Windshield .................... 334, 341
Differential ................................ 542
Dimensions .............................. 534
Dinghy towing .......................... 200 Display
Drive information .................. 103
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 265
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 257
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning message................. 483
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 409
Door lock Doors .................................... 119
Key ....................................... 119
Smart key system ................. 120
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Doors ........................................ 119 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 123
Door lock .............................. 121
Door windows ....................... 156
Open door warning message............................. 489
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Rear door child-protector ...... 123
Drive-Start Control .................. 170
Driving ...................................... 168 Break-in tips.......................... 171
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist system ............ 317
Procedures ........................... 168
Winter drive tips .................... 323
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 265 Constant speed control mode .................................. 274
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ...................... 272
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606Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 425Chains................................... 324
Checking ............................... 425
If you have a flat tire ............. 505
Inflation pressure .................. 545
Information ............................ 551
Replacing .............................. 505
Rotating tires......................... 425
Size ....................................... 545
Snow tires ............................. 325
Spare tire .............................. 506
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 426
Warning light ......................... 478
Warning message ......... 485, 487
Tonneau cover ......................... 362
Tools ......................................... 506
Top tether strap ................... 66, 68
Total load capacity .......... 182, 535
Towing
Bumper towing ...................... 190
Dinghy towing ....................... 200
Emergency towing ................ 473
Trailer towing ........................ 183
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 236
Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 265
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 257
PCS
(Pre-Collision System)........ 244
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 317
Transmission ........................... 210 Automatic transmission......... 210
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 213
Manual transmission ............. 215
Power mode switch............... 211
S mode ................................. 212 Trip meters ................................. 98
Turn signal lights .................... 217
Replacing light
bulbs................... 456, 459, 462
Turn signal lever ................... 217
Wattage ................................ 547
USB charging ports................. 375
USB port
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Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 368
Wattage ................................ 547
Vanity mirrors .......................... 368
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 537
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 317
Voice command system
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VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 317
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607Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake Override System ............................... 486
Brake system ....... ......... 476, 483
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 ............................. 489
Open moon roof ............ 164, 491
Parking brake................ 477, 490
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 244
Reverse warning ................... 216
Seat belt reminder ................ 477
Warning lights............................ 93
ABS....................................... 476
Brake system ....... ................. 476
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 257
Low fuel level ........................ 477
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator ..................... 477
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 476
Master warning light.............. 477
Parking brake indicator ......... 477
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 244
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 477
Seat belt reminder light ......... 477
Slip indicator ......................... 477
SRS ...................................... 476
Tire pressure......................... 478
Warning messages .................. 483 Washer ..................................... 229
Checking............................... 424
Low windshield washer fluid warning message ............... 487
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 396
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 182
Cargo weight rating .............. 585
Gross axle weight rating ....... 586
Gross combination
weight rating ....................... 187
Gross vehicle weight rating .................................. 587
Load limits ............................ 182
Towing capacity ............ 182, 187
Trailer Weight Rating ......................... 182, 187
TWR ............................. 182, 187
Vehicle capacity weight ......................... 182, 535
Wheels Replacing wheels ................. 439
Size....................................... 545
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............ 445
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TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”