Toyota TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

2

When driving

Interior and

3

exterior features

Maintenance

4

and care

When trouble

5

arises

Vehicle

6

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in­terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it­yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt in­structions for Canadian owners and camper informa­tion.

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

1

Before driving

1-1. Key information.................. 30

Keys ..................................... 30

1-2. Opening, closing

locking the doors ............. 32

Wireless remote control ....... 32

Side doors ............................ 35

Access doors (Access Cab

models only)....................... 39

Tailgate ................................ 40

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering

wheel)................................ 45

Front seats ........................... 45

Rear seats (Access Cab and

Double Cab models) .......... 50

Head restraints..................... 54

Seat belts ............................. 56

Steering wheel ..................... 62

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 63

Outside rear view mirrors ..... 66

1-4. Opening a

windows............................ 69

Power windows .................... 69

Back window (vehicles with

sliding type)........................ 71

1-5. Refueling............................. 72

Opening the fuel tank cap .... 72

nd closing the

and

1-6. Theft deterrent system....... 76

Engine immobilizer system... 76
Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................... 78

1-7. Safety information .............. 79

Correct driving posture ......... 79

SRS airbags ......................... 81

Front passenger occupant

classification system........... 97

Child restraint systems ....... 104

Installing child restraints ..... 109

2

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures........... 128

Driving the vehicle .............. 128

Engine (ignition) switch....... 138

Automatic

Manual Transmission ......... 144

Turn signal lever ................. 147

Parking brake ..................... 148

2-2. Gauges and meters .......... 150

Gauges and meters ............ 150

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 153

Accessory meter................. 156

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch ................. 157

Fog light switch................... 159

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 160

Transmission

.............................. 157

...... 141

2

2-4. Using other driving

systems ........................... 163

Cruise control...................... 163

Rear view monitor system

(vehicles with auto anti-glare

inside rear view mirror) ..... 166

Four-wheel drive system..... 170

Active traction control

system .............................. 174

AUTO LSD system.............. 176

Rear differential lock

system .............................. 178

Downhill Assist Control

system .............................. 181

Clutch start cancel switch ... 183

Driving assist systems ........ 184

2-5. Driving information........... 190

Off-road precautions

(4WD models and

PreRunner) ....................... 190

Cargo and luggage ............. 195

Vehicle load limits ............... 199

Winter driving tips ............... 201

Trailer towing ...................... 205

Dinghy towing ..................... 218

Interior and exterior

3

features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger...... 220

Air conditioning system ....... 220

3-2. Using the audio

system............................. 228

Audio system types ............ 228

Using the radio ................... 231

Using the CD player ........... 237

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs ....................... 244

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 253

Operating the sub woofer

(on some Access Cab

models) ............................ 256

Using the AUX adapter....... 257

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 259

3-3. Using the hands-free

phone system (for

cellular phone)................ 262

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone) ........... 262

Using the hands-free phone

system.............................. 266

Making a phone call ........... 274

Setting a cellular phone...... 279

Security and system

setup ................................ 284

Using the phone book ........ 287

3-4. Using the interior lights ... 294

Interior lights list ................. 294

• Interior light ....................... 295

• Personal lights................... 295

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

3-5. Using the storage

features ........................... 296

List of storage features....... 296

• Glove box......................... 296

• Console boxes ................. 297

• Cup holders...................... 298

• Bottle holders ................... 300

• Auxiliary boxes................. 302

• Overhead console............ 304

3-6. Other interior features ..... 305

Sun visors .......................... 305

Vanity mirrors ..................... 306

Clock .................................. 307

Outside temperature display

(vehicles with accessory

meter)............................... 308

Cigarette lighter.................. 309

Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 310

Power outlet (if 115V AC

equipped) ......................... 311

Seatback table ................... 317

Floor mat ............................ 318

Luggage compartment

features ............................ 319

Garage door opener box .... 328

Compass (vehicles with

accessory meter).............. 332

4

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care...... 338

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 338

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 340

4-2. Maintenance...................... 343

Maintenance

requirements .................... 343

General maintenance ......... 345

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs .......................... 348

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance ................... 349

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 349

Hood ................................... 353

Engine compartment .......... 355

Tires.................................... 373

Tire inflation pressure ......... 381

Wheels................................ 386

Air conditioning filter ........... 388

Wireless remote control

battery .............................. 391

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 393

Light bulbs .......................... 403

5

When trouble arises

5-1. Essential information ....... 414

If your vehicle needs to be

towed................................ 414

If you think something is

wrong................................ 420

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 421

Event data recorder ............ 422

4

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency....................... 424

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ........................... 424

If you have a flat tire............ 433

If the engine will not start .... 449

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.................... 450

If you lose your keys ........... 451

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ........................ 452

If your vehicle overheats ..... 456

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 459

6

Vehicle specifications

6-1. Specifications.................... 462

Maintenance data (fuel, oil

level, etc.) ......................... 462

Fuel information .................. 479

Tire information ................... 482

Index

Abbreviation list........................ 506

1

Alphabetical index .................... 508

What to do if... ........................... 517

2

3

4

5

6-2. Customization ................... 493

Customizable features ........ 493

Items to initialize ................. 494

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................. 496

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners

(in French) ........................ 497

Camper information ............ 499

6

7

5

P. 157

Pictorial index

P. 353

P. 160

P. 157

P. 66

P. 147

Regular Cab models

Windshield wipers

Hood

Exterior

Outside rear view mirrors

Parking and front side marker
lights

Headlights

Front turn signal lights

6

P. 373

P. 433

P. 381

P. 482

P. 72

P. 147

P. 157

P. 35

P. 157

P. 40

P. 157

Back window

P. 71

Fuel filler door

Side doors

Rear turn signal lights

Stop/tail lights

Tailgate

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

License plate lights

Rear side marker lights

: If equipped

7

Pictorial index

P. 157

P. 353

P. 160

P. 157

P. 66

P. 147

P. 159

Access Cab models

Windshield wipers

Hood

Exterior

Outside rear view mirrors

Parking and front side marker
lights

Headlights

Fog lights

Front turn signal lights

8

P. 373

P. 433

P. 381

P. 482

P. 72

P. 147

P. 157

P. 35

P. 157

P. 40

P. 157

P. 39

Back window

P. 71

Fuel filler door

Rear turn signal
lights

Access doors

Side doors

Stop/tail lights

Tailgate

License plate lights

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Rear side marker lights

: If equipped

9

Pictorial index

P. 157

P. 353

P. 160

P. 157

P. 66

P. 147

P. 159

Double Cab models

Windshield wipers

Hood

Exterior

Outside rear view mirrors

Parking and front side marker
lights

Headlights

Fog lights

Front turn signal lights

10

P. 373

P. 433

P. 381

P. 482

P. 72

P. 147

P. 157

P. 35

P. 157

P. 40

P. 157

Back window

P. 71

Fuel filler door

Side doors

Rear turn signal
lights

Stop/tail lights

Tailgate

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

License plate lights

Rear side marker lights

: If equipped

11

Pictorial index

P. 56

P. 81

P. 54

P. 300

P. 317

P. 81

P. 318

P. 81

P. 50

P. 45

P. 296

P. 297

Seat belts

Head restraints

Interior

Bottle holders2

Front console box2

SRS driver airbag

SRS front
passenger
airbag

Rear seats2

Seatback table1

12

Glove box

Floor mats

Front seats

SRS side airbags

P. 63

P. 305

P. 81

P. 306

P. 295

P. 166

P. 304

P. 328

P. 332

P. 295

Outside temperature display 1

P. 308

P. 156

Interior light

SRS curtain shield
airbags

Accessory meter 1

Compass 1

Garage door opener box 1

Personal lights1

Overhead console1

Sun visors

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Rear view monitor system3

Vanity mirrors

1



: If equipped

2



: Access Cab and Double Cab models

3



: Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside

rear view mirror

13

Pictorial index

P. 36

P. 69

P. 69

P. 36

Door lock switch1

Inside door lock button

Interior

Power window switches1

Window lock switch1

14

Bench type front seat

P. 141, 144

P. 298

P. 141

P. 298

P. 450

P. 298

P. 450

Shift lever

Cup holders

Shift lock override button2

Separated type front seats with an automatic transmission

Shift lever

Cup holders

Cup holders

Shift lock override button

1



: If equipped



2

: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

15

P. 144

P. 298

Pictorial index

Separated type front seats with a manual transmission

Interior

Shift lever

Cup holders

16

P. 297

P. 302

Access Cab models

P. 71

P. 256

Sub woofer

Back window
lock release lever



Auxiliary boxes

Rear console box

: If equipped

17

P. 327

P. 300

Pictorial index

P. 326

P. 71

P. 325

P. 324

Double Cab models

Interior

Grocery bag hooks

Bottle holders

Back window lock
release lever

1



Flashlight holder

18

Storage boxes

Cargo net hooks2

1



: If equipped

2



: Vehicles with sub woofer

Pictorial index

P. 302

P. 150

P. 353

P. 62

P. 300

P. 148

P. 373

Gauges and meters

Instrument panel

Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever

Tire pressure warning
reset switch

Hood lock release lever

Parking brake pedal

Auxiliary box

Bottle holders

: Vehicles with an automatic transmission

19

P. 228

P. 220

P. 174

P. 257

P. 310

P. 93

P. 170

P. 309

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Audio system

Front-wheel drive
control switch

A-TRAC switch3

2



Passenger airbag
off switch

Air conditioning system

Emergency flasher switch

AUX adapter

1



20

Cigarette lighter

Power outlet

P. 138

P. 259

Windshield wipers and

P. 160

P. 148

P. 267

P. 267

P. 163

washer switch

Engine (ignition) switch

Parking brake lever4

Audio remote control switches3

Talk switch3

Cruise control switch3

1



: Access Cab models only

2



:4WD models

Telephone switches3

3



: If equipped

4



: Vehicles with a manual transmission

21

P. 151

P. 66

P. 95

P. 159

P. 178

P. 311

P. 157

P. 147

P. 181

P. 176, 185

Pictorial index

P. 183

Instrument panel

Fog light switch

RR DIFF LOCK switch

Instrument panel light
control dial

Power outlet main
switch

22

Headlight
switch

Turn signal lever

RSCA OFF switch

CLUTCH START CANCEL



switch
DAC switch

VSC OFF switch

Outside rear view mirror switches

Pictorial index

P. 320

P. 195

P. 321

P. 322

P. 311

Tie-down cleats

Power outlet

Luggage compartment

Deck rails

Auxiliary boxes

Deck hooks

: If equipped

23

For your information

Main Owners Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equip­ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota
does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,
or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen­tial multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys­tem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions
regarding installation.

24

Scrapping your Toyota

CAUTION

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo­nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con­trol batteries.

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ­ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi­cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis­tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

25

CAUTION

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi­tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

26

Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and
other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

27

28

Before driving

1

1-1. Key information................ 30

Keys ................................... 30

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors........... 32

Wireless remote control ..... 32

Side doors.......................... 35

Access doors (Access Cab

models only) .................... 39

Tailgate .............................. 40

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering

wheel).............................. 45

Front seats ......................... 45

Rear seats (Access Cab and

Double Cab models) ........ 50

Head restraints................... 54

Seat belts ........................... 56

Steering wheel ................... 62

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ............................... 63

Outside rear view mirrors... 66

1-5. Refueling........................... 72

Opening the fuel tank

cap ................................... 72

1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 76

Engine immobilizer

system ............................. 76

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.) ............................ 78

1-7. Safety information ........... 79

Correct driving posture....... 79

SRS airbags....................... 81

Front passenger occupant

classification system ........ 97

Child restraint systems..... 104

Installing child

restraints ........................ 109

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows.......................... 69

Power windows .................. 69

Back window (vehicles with

sliding type)...................... 71

29

1-1. Key information

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without engine immobilizer system

Master keys

Key number plate

Vehicles with engine immobilizer system

Master keys

Vale t key

Key number plate

Keys

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. (P. 451)

30