Toyota Tacoma 2015 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

When driving

Interior and exterior features

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Index

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

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

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

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it- yourself 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.

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

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

1 Before driving

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

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors
Wireless remote control .......	32
Side doors ............................	35
Access doors (Access Cab
models only).......................	39
Tailgate ................................	40
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ...........................	45
Rear seats............................	49
Head restraints.....................	53
Seat belts .............................	57
Steering wheel .....................	63
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror..................................	64
Outside rear view mirrors .....	68
1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ....................	71
Back window (vehicles with
sliding type)........................	73

1-5.	Refueling
	Opening the fuel tank cap.....	74
1-6.	Theft deterrent system
	Engine immobilizer system...	77

1-7.		Safety information
		Correct driving posture .........	80
		SRS airbags .........................	82
		Front passenger occupant
		classification system...........	95
		Child restraint systems .......	100
		Installing child restraints .....	104
2		When driving
2-1.		Driving procedures
		Driving the vehicle ..............	120
		Engine (ignition) switch.......	131
		Automatic transmission ......	134
		Manual transmission...........	138
		Turn signal lever .................	141
		Parking brake .....................	142
		Horn....................................	144
2-2. Gauges and meters
		Gauges and meters ............	145
		Indicators and warning
		lights .................................	148

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2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch..................	152
Fog light switch ...................	155
Windshield wipers and
washer ..............................	156
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control......................	162
Rear view monitor system...	166
Four-wheel drive system.....	177
Active traction control
system ..............................	181
AUTO LSD system..............	183
Rear differential lock
system ..............................	185
Downhill Assist Control
system ..............................	188
Clutch start cancel switch ...	190
Driving assist systems ........	191
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions (4WD
models and PreRunner)....	197
Cargo and luggage .............	202
Vehicle load limits ...............	207
Winter driving tips ...............	209
Trailer towing ......................	213
Dinghy towing .....................	233

Interior and exterior 3 features

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Air conditioning system ......

236

3-2. Using the multimedia system

Multimedia system types ....	243
Entune Audio......................	245
USB port/AUX port .............	249
Setup menu ........................	250
Basic audio operations .......	256
Using the radio ...................	261
Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs ......	263
Listening to an iPod............	270
Listening to a USB
memory device.................	276
Using the AUX port.............	281
Connecting Bluetooth®.......	282
Listening to Bluetooth®
audio ................................	304
Using a Bluetooth®
phone ...............................	305
Operating the sub woofer
(on some Access Cab
models) ............................	334

Detachable pole antenna ... 335

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................	338
• Interior light ......................	339
• Personal lights .................	339
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features.......	340
• Glove box.........................	341
• Front console box ............	341
• Cup holders......................	342
• Bottle holders ...................	344
• Auxiliary boxes.................	345
• Overhead console............	348
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ..........................	349
Vanity mirrors .....................	350
Clock ..................................	351
Power outlets (12 VDC) .....	352
Power outlet (120 VAC) .....	353
Seat heaters.......................	359
Seatback table ...................	361
Floor mat ............................	362
Luggage compartment
features ............................	364
Garage door opener...........	373
Compass (vehicles with
auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror)...............	381

4		Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care
		Cleaning and protecting
		the vehicle exterior ...........	388
		Cleaning and protecting
		the vehicle interior ............	391
4-2.		Maintenance
		Maintenance
		requirements ....................	394
		General maintenance .........	396
		Emission inspection and
		maintenance (I/M)
		programs.............................	399
4-3.		Do-it-yourself maintenance
		Do-it-yourself service
		precautions.......................	400
		Hood ...................................	404
		Engine compartment ..........	406
		Tires....................................	422
		Tire inflation pressure .........	431
		Wheels................................	436
		Air conditioning filter ...........	439
		Wireless remote control
		battery ..............................	442
		Checking and replacing
		fuses.................................	444
		Light bulbs ..........................	454

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5		When trouble arises
5-1.		Essential information
		Emergency flashers ............	466
		If your vehicle needs to
		be towed ...........................	467
		If you think something is
		wrong ................................	474
		Fuel pump shut off
		system ..............................	475

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ...........................	476
If you have a flat tire............	486
If the engine will not start ....	501
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) ....................	502
If you lose your keys ...........	503
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................	504
If your vehicle overheats .....	508
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .................................	511
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency ...................	513

6		Vehicle specifications
6-1.		Specifications
					1
		Maintenance data
		(fuel, oil level, etc.) ...........	516
		..................Fuel information	537
		..................Tire information	540
6-2.		Customization			2
		Customizable features	551
		Items to initialize	552
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7		For owners
		Reporting safety defects
					4
		for U.S. owners ................	554
		Seat belt instructions
		for Canadian owners
		(in French)	555
		SRS airbag instructions			5
		for Canadian owners
		(in French)........................	557
		Camper information............	567
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		Index
Abbreviation list			574
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Alphabetical index ....................			576
What to do if			585

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P. 141, 152, 154

Pictorial index Exterior

Access Cab models

Windshield wipers P. 156

Hood P. 404

Outside rear view mirrors P. 68

Detachable pole

antenna P. 335

Side turn signal lights

P. 141

Front side marker lights P. 152

	Headlights	P. 152
Fog lights		P. 155

Front turn signal lights/parking lights/ daytime running lights

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Rear turn signal

lights

Fuel filler door

P. 141

P. 74

Stop/tail lights

Access doors

P. 39

P. 152

Side doors

P. 35

Tailgate

P. 40

Tires
●Rotation		P. 422
●Replacement
		P. 486
●Inflation pressure
		P. 431
●Information
		P. 540

License plate lights	P. 152
Rear side marker lights P. 152

: If equipped

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Pictorial index Exterior

Double Cab models

Windshield wipers P. 156

Hood

P. 404

Detachable pole

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 68

antenna

P. 335

Side turn signal lights
P. 141
Front side marker lights P. 152
Headlights	P. 152
Fog lights	P. 155

Front turn signal lights/parking lights/ daytime running lights P. 141, 152, 154

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Fuel filler door

P. 74

Rear turn signal

lights

P. 141

Side doors

Stop/tail lights

P. 35

P. 152

Tailgate P. 40

Tires
●Rotation		P. 422
●Replacement
		P. 486
●Inflation pressure
		P. 431
●Information
		P. 540

License plate lights	P. 152
Rear side marker lights P. 152

: If equipped

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Pictorial index			Interior
Seat belts	P. 57		Bottle holders 1		P. 344
			Front console box 1 P. 341
Head restraints	P. 53			Horn	P. 144
				SRS driver airbag		P. 82
					SRS front
					passenger
					airbag		P. 82
Rear seats 1		P. 49			Glove box		P. 341
Seatback table 1 P. 361					Floor mats		P. 362
					Front seats	P. 45
			SRS side airbags	P. 82
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			Vanity mirrors		P. 350
		Overhead consoles P. 348
Interior light		P. 339
SRS curtain shield
airbags	P. 82
		Sun visors	P. 349
		Personal lights	P. 339
	Anti-glare inside rear view mirror			P. 64
		Garage door opener 2		P. 373
		Compass 2		P. 381
		1: If equipped
		2: Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

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Pictorial index	Interior
Window lock switch		P. 71
Inside door lock button	P. 36
Power window switches		P. 71
Door lock switch		P. 36
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Vehicles with an automatic transmission
Shift lever	P. 134
			Cup holders
			P. 342
Cup holders
P. 342
Shift lock override button		P. 502
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Shift lever	P. 138
	Cup holders		P. 342
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Pictorial index	Interior
Access Cab models
	Sub woofer P. 334
		Back window
		lock release lever	P. 73
	Auxiliary boxes	P. 345
		: If equipped
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Double Cab models
		Grocery bag hooks		P. 371
Bottle holders	P. 344	Back window lock
		release lever 1				P. 73
					Flashlight holder		P. 370
		Storage boxes			P. 369
		Cargo net hooks 2	P. 372
				1: If equipped
				2: Vehicles with sub woofer
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Pictorial index	Instrument panel
Gauges and meters P. 145
	Tilt and telescopic steering
	lock release lever	P. 63
	Tire pressure warning
	reset switch P. 423
	Hood lock release lever	P. 404
	Parking brake pedal P. 142
Auxiliary box P. 345
Bottle holders P. 344
	: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
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Pictorial index		Instrument panel
	Multimedia system 2 P. 243
	Rear view monitor system 2			P. 166
Front-wheel drive	Air conditioning system			P. 236
	Emergency flasher switch				P. 466
control switch 1 P. 177
A-TRAC switch 2	P. 181		AUX port/USB port			P. 249
Seat heater switches 2		P. 359	Power outlets P. 352
					1: 4WD models only
					2: If equipped
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Pictorial index	Instrument panel
Windshield wipers and		Engine (ignition) switch		P. 131
washer switch P. 156
	Parking brake lever 3		P. 142
Audio remote control switches*		Telephone switches*
	Talk switch*
Cruise control switch 1		P. 162
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	Fog light switch 1 P. 155
	RR DIFF LOCK switch 1 P. 185
	Instrument panel light
	control dial P. 146
	Power outlet main
	switch 1 P. 353
	Headlight switch		P. 152
	Turn signal lever		P. 141
	RSCA OFF switch 2		P. 94
	CLUTCH START CANCEL switch 1
	P. 190
	DAC switch 1 P. 188
	VSC OFF switch	P. 183, 192, 193
	Outside rear view mirror switches 1	P. 68
1: If equipped	3:Vehicles with a manual transmission
2: 4WD models only	*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S
	MANUAL”.
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Pictorial index Luggage compartment

Back window P. 73

: If equipped

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Pictorial index Luggage compartment

	Tie-down cleats		Deck hooks
		P. 367		P. 366

Deck rails P. 202

Deck hooks	P. 366	Auxiliary boxes		P. 365
		Tie-down cleats		P. 367		Deck rails	P. 202
Deck hooks	P. 366
Auxiliary boxes		P. 365	Power outlet		P. 353	Deck hooks		P. 366
							: If equipped

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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.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

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.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as:

●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

●Cruise control system

●Anti-lock brake system

●SRS airbag system

●Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

Vehicle data recordings

Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:

•Engine speed

•Accelerator status

•Brake status

•Vehicle speed

•Shift position (except manual transmission)

The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

•With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased

•In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency

•For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

•For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

•How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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● Disclosure of the EDR data

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:

•An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is obtained

•In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency

•For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

However, if necessary, Toyota may:

•Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

•Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Toyota

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.

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CAUTION

■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 could result in death or serious injury.

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.

■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 windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

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.

NOTICE

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.

Symbols used in illustrations

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

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).

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Before driving	1

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

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Wireless remote control .....	32
Side doors..........................	35
Access doors (Access Cab
models only) ....................	39
Tailgate ..............................	40

1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ..................	71
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type) ..............	73

1-5.	Refueling
	Opening the fuel tank
	cap ...................................	74
1-6.	Theft deterrent system

	1-3. Adjustable components		Engine immobilizer
	(seats, mirrors, steering		system .............................	77
	wheel)		1-7. Safety information
	Front seats .........................	45
	Rear seats..........................	49	Correct driving posture.......	80
	Head restraints...................	53	SRS airbags.......................	82
	Seat belts ...........................	57	Front passenger occupant	95
	Steering wheel	63	classification system ........
			Child restraint systems	100
	Anti-glare inside rear
			Installing child restraints	104
	view mirror .......................	64
	Outside rear view mirrors...	68

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1-1. Key information

Keys

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

Key number plate

■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. 503)

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