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2006 TACOMA from Jan.’06 Prod. (OM35871U)

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Vehicle maintenance and care

Maintenance requirements 346. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General maintenance 347. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Does your vehicle need repairing? 349. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs 350. . . . . . . . .

For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the

“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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SECTION

Information Provided by:

Operation of Instruments and Controls1
Instrument Panel Overview2
Bench Seat2
Separate Seats with Automatic Transmission3
Separate Seats with Manual Transmission4
Controls5
Instrument Cluster Overview7
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Panel8
Table of Contents11
Other Equipment11
Accessory Meter12
- Before Using the Accessory Meter12
- Outside Temperature Display13
- Compass13
- Power Outlet (12 VDC)17
Clock17
Cigarette Lighter17
Power Outlet (115 VAC)18
Power Outlet20
Glove Box22
Garage Door Opener Box22
Auxiliary Boxes25
Rear Console Box27
Cup Holders27
Bottle Holders29
Storage Boxes30
Flashlight Holder30
Seatback Table31
Cargo Net Hooks31
Grocery Bag Hooks32
Deck Hooks32
Deck Rails32
Tie- down Cleats33
Floor Mat35
- Keys and Doors37
- Keys (with Engine Immobilizer System)38
- Keys (Without Engine Immobilizer System)38
- Engine Immobilizer System41
- Wireless Remote Control42
  - Locking and Unlocking Doors43
  - Activating Alarm44
  - Replacing Battery45
- Side Doors46
- Access Doors49
- Power Windows50
- Rear Window53
- Tailgate53
- Hood55
- Fuel Tank Cap56
- Occupant Restraint Systems59
- Front Seats60
  - Adjusting Front Seats62
  - Moving Passenger’s Seat for Rear Seat Entry63
  - Folding Seatback64
  - Folding Front Passenger’s Seat65
- Flip- over Jump Seats66
- Folding Rear Seats66
- Head Restraints68
- Seat Belts69
  - Fastening Front and Rear Seat Belts71
  - Stowing the Rear Seat Belt Buckles75
  - Seat Belt Extender76
  - Seat Belt Pretensioners78
- SRS Driver Airbag and Front Passenger Airbag81
- Passenger Airbag off Switch85
- Passenger Airbag off Switch97
- SRS Side Airbags and Curtain Shield Airbags98
- Front Passenger Occupant Classification System106
- Condition and Operation in the Front Passenger Occupant Classification System109
- Child Restraint116
  - Child Restraint System118
  - Types of Child Restraint System119
  - Installation with Seat Belt120
  - Using a Top Strap140
  - Installation with Child Restraint Lower Anchorages148
  - Steering Wheel and Mirrors157
- Outside Rear View Mirrors158
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel158
- Power Rear View Mirror Control159
- Anti- Glare Inside Rear View Mirror160
- Folding Rear View Mirrors160
- Auto Anti- Glare Inside Rear View Mirror161
- Sun Visors162
- Vanity Mirrors162
- Lights and Wipers165
- Headlights and Turn Signals166
- Emergency Flashers168
- Instrument Panel Light Control168
- Front Fog Lights169
- Interior Light169
- Personal Lights170
- Windshield Wipers and Washer170
- Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators173
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge174
- Fuel Gauge174
- Odometer and Two Trip Meters175
- Tachometer175
- Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers177
- Ignition Switch, Transmission and Parking Brake189
- Ignition Switch190
- Automatic Transmission191
- Automatic Transmission (4- Speed)196
- Manual Transmission199
- Four- Wheel Drive System201
- Traction Control System205
- “AUTO LSD” System207
- Vehicle Stability Control System209
- Downhill Assist Control System212
- Hill- Start Assist Control System214
- Rear Differential Lock System217
- Tire Pressure Warning System218
- Replacing Tires and Wheels223
- Cruise Control225
- Parking Brake225
- Clutch Start Cancel Switch228
- Audio System229
- Reference230
- Using Your Audio System231
  - Controls and Features233
  - Audio Remote Controls (Steering Switches)249
- Audio System Operating Hints250
- Air Conditioning System255
- Controls256
- Air Flow Selector Settings259
- Operating Tips259
- Air Conditioning Filter262
- Instrument Panel Vents262
  - Checking and Replacing the Air Conditioning Filter263
  - Information before Driving Your Toyota267
- Off- Road Vehicle Precautions268
- Break- in Period269
- Fuel269
- Fuel Pump Shut off System271
- Operation in Foreign Countries272
- Three- Way Catalytic Converters272
- Engine Exhaust Cautions273
- Three- Way Catalytic Converters273
- Facts about Engine Oil Consumption274
- Brake System275
- Iridium- Tipped Spark Plugs275
- Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators281
- Limited- Slip Differential281
- Rear Step Bumper281
- Your Toyota's Identification282
- Engine Number283
- Theft Prevention Labels283
- Suspension and Chassis284
- Tire Information285
  - DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)286
  - Name of each Section of Tire287
  - Tire Size287
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading288
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology290
- Vehicle Load Limits293
- Cargo and Luggage294
- Types of Tires296
- Starting and Driving297
- Before Starting the Engine298
- How to Start the Engine298
- Tips for Driving in Various Conditions299
- Off- Road Driving Precautions300
- Winter Driving Tips302
- Dinghy Towing303
- Trailer Towing303
- How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer313
- In Case of an Emergency315
- If Your Vehicle will Not Start316
- If Your Engine Stalls While Driving319
- If You Cannot Increase Engine Speed320
- If Your Vehicle Overheats320
- If You Have a Flat Tire321
  - Required Tools and Spare Tire322
  - Blocking the Wheel324
  - Removing Wheel Ornament324
  - Loosening Wheel Nuts325
  - Positioning the Jack326
  - Raising Your Vehicle326
  - Changing Wheels327
  - Reinstalling Wheel Nuts328
  - Lowering Your Vehicle329
  - After Changing Wheels330
  - Reinstalling Wheel Ornament330
- If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck331
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed332
  - Emergency Towing334
  - Emergency Towing Hook and Eyelet Precautions336
- If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever337
- Tips for Towing a Stuck Vehicle337
- If You Lose Your Keys338
- If You Lose Your Wireless Remote Control Transmitter338
  - Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care339
  - Protecting Your Toyota from Corrosion340
  - Washing and Waxing Your Toyota341
  - Cleaning the Interior343
  - Vehicle Maintenance and Care345
  - Maintenance Requirements346
  - General Maintenance347
  - Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?349
  - Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs350
  - Do-It-Yourself Maintenance351
  - Introduction351
  - Engine Compartment Overview352
  - Do- It- Yourself Service Precautions354
  - Fuse Locations354
  - Parts and Tools356
  - Engine and Chassis359
- Checking the Engine Oil Level360
- Checking the Engine Coolant Level362
- Checking Brake Fluid363
- Checking the Radiator and Condenser363
- Checking Power Steering Fluid365
- Checking Tire Inflation Pressure366
- Checking and Replacing Tires369
- Rotating Tires371
- Installing Snow Tires and Chains372
- Replacing Wheels374
- Aluminum Wheel Precautions375
- Electrical Components377
- Checking Battery Condition378
- Battery Recharging Precautions379
- Checking Battery Fluid379
- Checking and Replacing Fuses380
- Adding Washer Fluid381
- Replacing Light Bulbs382
  - Headlights383
  - Front Turn Signal Lights385
  - Parking and Front Side Marker Lights385
  - License Plate Lights386
  - Rear Turn Signal, Stop/Tail, Rear Side Marker and Back-Up Lights386
  - High Mounted Stoplight387
  - Specifications389
  - Dimensions390
  - Four- Wheel Drive Models and Prerunner391
- Engine392
- Vehicle Capacity Weight392
  - Four- Wheel Drive Models394
  - Engine395
- Fuel395
- Towing Capacity395
- Service Specifications396
- Tires400
- Fuses401
- Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners and Camper Information403
- Center of Gravity Location405
- Cargo Weight Rating and Proper Matching405
- Gross Axle and Vehicle Weight Ratings407
- Quick Index410
- Gas Station Information410
- Important Information about this Manual411
- Safety and Vehicle Damage Warnings411
- Safety Symbol411
- Occupant Restraint Systems412
- Important Information about Your Toyota412
- Event Data Recorder413
- Accessories, Spare Parts and Modification of Your Toyota416
- Spark Ignition System of Your Toyota416
- Installation of a Mobile Two- Way Radio System416
- Tires and Loading on Your Toyota417
- Scrapping of Your Toyota418
- On- Pavement and Off- Road Driving Tips418
- Leak Detection Pump419

Brand	Toyota
Model	2006 TACOMA
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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