2023 TOYOTA TACOMA manual transmission

5367-2. 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. 324, 325)
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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5478-1. 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
11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
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.

5498-1. 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
*
2TR-FE engine 9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp.qt.)
2GR-FKS engine 10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Toyota Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil GL-3 (GL-4) or equivalent
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

597What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
Is the shift lever in P? (P. 202)
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 202)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 530)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 205)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 208)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 132)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 208)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 528)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 530)
●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. 214)
●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. 214)
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)

600Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 338, 344Air conditioning filter ............. 448
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 344
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 323
Function ................................ 323
Warning light ......................... 482
Warning message ................. 491
Active head restraints ............. 140
Active traction control ............ 312
Air conditioning filter .............. 448
Air conditioning system ............................ 338, 344
Air conditioning filter ............. 448
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 344
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 482
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 ............ 482, 489
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 131
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 323 Function ................................ 323
Warning light......................... 482
Warning message................. 491
Assist grips .............................. 388
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
AUTO LSD system................... 307
Automatic High Beam ............. 224
Automatic light control system.................................... 220
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ........ 211
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 214
S mode ................................. 213
Power mode switch .............. 212
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 365
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License plate lightsLight switch ........................... 220
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Wattage ................................ 553
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 458
Wattage ................................ 553
Lights Automatic High Beam ........... 224
Cargo lamp switch ................ 355
Center tray light .................... 353
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ........... 353
Fog light switch ..................... 229
Headlight switch.................... 220
Illuminated entry system ....... 355
Interior lights ......................... 354
Interior lights list .................... 353
Personal lights ...................... 354
Replacing light bulbs............. 458
Turn signal lever ................... 218
Vanity lights .......................... 374
Wattage ................................ 553
Load capacity........................... 182
Lock steering column ............. 149
Luggage compartment features .................................. 364
Luggage storage box .............. 361
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 415
General maintenance ........... 411
Maintenance data ................. 540
Maintenance requirements ... 409
Resetting the maintenance required remainder light
or message........................ 410 Malfunction indicator lamp..... 482
Manual air conditioning
system.................................... 338
Manual transmission............... 216
Master warning light ....... 483, 489
Meter Indicators ................................ 95
Instrument panel light
control .................................. 99
Meters..................................... 98
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning lights ......................... 93
Warning message................. 489
Meter control switches ........... 103
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ......... 340, 347
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Vanity mirrors ....................... 374
Moon roof ................................. 162 Jam protection function ........ 163
Operation .............................. 162
Multi-information display........ 102 Customizing vehicle
features .............................. 105
Driving information................ 103
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 266
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 258
Navigation system-linked...... 102
Settings display .................... 105
Switching the display ............ 103
Warning message................. 489
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 323
Multi-terrain Select .................. 314
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”

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Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 98
Off-road precautions ............... 333
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 545
Differential oil ........................ 548
Manual transmission oil ........ 549
Transfer oil ............................ 550
Opener Hood ..................................... 417
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 154 Adjusting and folding ............ 154
Blind spot monitor ................. 292
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 340, 347
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 98
Overhead console ................... 358
Overheating.............................. 534 Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist)....... 284
Parking brake........................... 219 Operation .............................. 219
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 483
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 496
Parking lights........................... 220 Light switch ........................... 220
Replacing light bulbs .... 463, 469
Wattage ................................ 553
PCS (Pre-Collision System).... 245
Pre-collision brake assist ...... 246
Pre-collision braking ............. 246
Pre-collision warning ............ 246
Warning light......................... 484
Personal lights......................... 354 Wattage ................................ 553
Power back window ................ 160
Power mode switch ................. 212
Power outlets ................... 375, 376
Power steering fluid ................ 426
Power windows ....................... 156 Jam protection function ........ 157
Operation .............................. 156
Power back window switch ... 160
Window lock switch .............. 156
Pre-Collision System (PCS).... 245
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Seat heaters ............................. 351
Seating capacity ...................... 182
Seats, Front .............................. 139Adjustment ............................ 139
Adjustment precautions ........ 141
Cleaning................................ 406
Head restraints ..................... 145
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 351
Seats, Rear ............................... 142
Adjustment precautions ........ 144
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 58
Cleaning................................ 406
Folding down ........................ 142
Head restraints ..................... 145
Raising the bottom cushion ............................... 142
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 222
Automatic High Beam ........... 224
Inside rear view mirror .......... 153
Intuitive parking assist .......... 284
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 258
Radar sensor ........................ 238
Shift lever ......................... 211, 216
Automatic transmission......... 211
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 214
Manual transmission ............. 216
S mode ................................. 213
Shift lock system ..................... 214
Side airbags ............................... 37 Side marker lights ................... 220
Light switch ........................... 220
Replacing light bulbs .... 462, 466
Wattage ................................ 553
Side mirrors ............................. 154 Adjusting and folding ............ 154
BSM (Blind spot monitor)...... 292
Side turn signal lights ............. 218 Replacing light bulbs ............ 469
Turn signal lever ................... 218
Smart key system .................... 131 Antenna location ................... 131
Entry functions ...................... 120
Starting the engine ............... 205
Warning message................. 505
Snow tires ................................ 331
Spare tire .................................. 511
Inflation pressure .................. 551
Replacing.............................. 511
Storage location.................... 512
Spark plug ................................ 547
Specifications .......................... 540
Speech command system
*
Speedometer.............................. 98
Steering Column lock release ..... 203, 208
Warning message................. 508
Steering wheel
Adjustment............................ 149
Audio remote control switches
*
Meter control switches .......... 103