2023 TOYOTA TACOMA fuel pump

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 406
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 409
General maintenance ........ 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 414
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 415
Hood.................................. 417
Engine compartment ......... 419
Tires .................................. 431
Tire inflation pressure........ 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter .......... 448
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 451
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 455
Light bulbs ......................... 458 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 472
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 473
If the vehicle is submerged or water on
the road is rising .............. 475
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 476
If you think something is wrong ......... 480
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 481
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 482
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 489
If you have a flat tire .......... 511
If the engine will not start ................................. 526
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) .................... 528
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 530
If your vehicle overheats.... 534
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 536
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

2334-4. Refueling
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Driving
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that a ll
the doors and wind ows are closed.
● Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch off and ens ure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
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■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates
The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate erroneously if re fueling is per-
formed repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 472
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 473
If the vehicle is submerged or water on
the road is rising.............. 475 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 476
If you think something is wrong ......... 480
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 481
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 482
If a warning message is displayed......................... 489
If you have a flat tire.......... 511
If the engine will not start ................................. 526
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart key
system) ........................... 528
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 530
If your vehicle overheats ... 534
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 536

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
■ Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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5558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octa ne rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methan ol.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adv ersely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time whi le accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
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Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

605Alphabetical index
Fuel ........................................... 544Capacity ................................ 544
Fuel gauge .............................. 98
Fuel pump shut off system.... 481
Information ............................ 554
Refueling............................... 233
Type ...................................... 544
Warning light ......................... 483
Warning message ................. 493
Fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption ............... 103, 109
Current fuel
consumption ............... 103, 109
Fuel filler door.......................... 235
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 481
Fuses ........................................ 455
Garage door opener ................ 389
Gas station information .......... 616
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glove box ................................. 357
Grocery bag hooks .................. 372
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 145
Headlights ................................ 220 Automatic High Beam ........... 224
Light switch ........................... 220
Replacing light bulbs..... 460, 461
Wattage ................................ 553 Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 344
Manual air conditioning system .......... ...................... 338
Seat heaters ......................... 351
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 340, 347
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 468
Wattage ................................ 553
Hill-start assist control ........... 324
Hood ......................................... 417
Hooks Deck hooks ........................... 367
Grocery bag hooks ............... 372
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 149
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”