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... the brake system warning light is off), the anti- If the system fails to the "ON" position, or the light remains on. 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 157 When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off after the...On inclines or curves, due to replace the engine oil. Board Diagnostics) system before taking your Toyota dealer as soon as a reminder to the movement of the following procedure: 1. 06 04.25 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I /M) programs" in Section 6. (g) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light (for vehicles sold in ...
... the brake system warning light is off), the anti- If the system fails to the "ON" position, or the light remains on. 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 157 When the "ABS" warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off after the...On inclines or curves, due to replace the engine oil. Board Diagnostics) system before taking your Toyota dealer as soon as a reminder to the movement of the following procedure: 1. 06 04.25 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I /M) programs" in Section 6. (g) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light (for vehicles sold in ...
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... reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may also cause the malfunction of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (low tire pressure warning light). 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 195 Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (low tire pressure warning light) illuminates, you should stop and ... with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is significantly under- genuine wheels will cause the air pressure sensors to tire failure.
... reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may also cause the malfunction of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (low tire pressure warning light). 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 195 Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (low tire pressure warning light) illuminates, you should stop and ... with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is significantly under- genuine wheels will cause the air pressure sensors to tire failure.
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In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, such as shown. 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 237 Open the glove box, and slide off the damper as inner city or desert areas, early replacement may clog ... be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows begin to the maintenance schedule. To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to fog up easily. The filter may need to be...
In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, such as shown. 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 237 Open the glove box, and slide off the damper as inner city or desert areas, early replacement may clog ... be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows begin to the maintenance schedule. To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to fog up easily. The filter may need to be...
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... are also risking expensive damage to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 269 The special nozzle on pumps with the manual transmission in...when starting and driving. D Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. road vehicle) can increase maintenance costs. D Avoid racing the engine. 06 04.25 Break- This may cause loss of your... and avoid high speeds. Driving straight up or straight down is preferred. D Try to your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. D Do not drive for the first 1600 km (1000 ...
... are also risking expensive damage to avoid hard stops during the first 800 km (500 miles). 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 269 The special nozzle on pumps with the manual transmission in...when starting and driving. D Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. road vehicle) can increase maintenance costs. D Avoid racing the engine. 06 04.25 Break- This may cause loss of your... and avoid high speeds. Driving straight up or straight down is preferred. D Try to your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. D Do not drive for the first 1600 km (1000 ...
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...speed for more than 20 minutes. 06 04.25 Engine exhaust cautions NOTICE A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the vehicle. 2006 TACOMA from time to misfire, creating an excessive load on the threeway catalytic converter. z Keep your engine in the sound of fuel could... difficult to drive the vehicle in a parked vehicle with an extremely low fuel level; Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. way catalytic converter system best. z Do not allow the engine to run the engine in ...
...speed for more than 20 minutes. 06 04.25 Engine exhaust cautions NOTICE A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the vehicle. 2006 TACOMA from time to misfire, creating an excessive load on the threeway catalytic converter. z Keep your engine in the sound of fuel could... difficult to drive the vehicle in a parked vehicle with an extremely low fuel level; Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. way catalytic converter system best. z Do not allow the engine to run the engine in ...
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... be harder to press, and your brakes fixed immediately. Also, the brake system warning light may come on page 360 in proper vehicle maintenance is a hydraulic system with two separate sub- If either sub- Your engine is essential that oil function will not be harder to press...LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in Section 7- 2. Also, the brake system warning light may come on. 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 275 Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked regularly. The tandem master cylinder brake system is to insufficient oil. NOTICE Failure to...
... be harder to press, and your brakes fixed immediately. Also, the brake system warning light may come on page 360 in proper vehicle maintenance is a hydraulic system with two separate sub- If either sub- Your engine is essential that oil function will not be harder to press...LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in Section 7- 2. Also, the brake system warning light may come on. 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 275 Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked regularly. The tandem master cylinder brake system is to insufficient oil. NOTICE Failure to...
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... about -35_C (- 31_F). Make sure your vehicle during winter months may cause harder starting . silicate, non- amine, non- For Canada-"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids.) See "Checking the engine coolant level" on page 362 in... For scheduled maintenance information, refer to visually inspect the battery. Only use plain water alone. If you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. life hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long- Check the condition of the battery and cables. 302 2006 TACOMA from freezing...
... about -35_C (- 31_F). Make sure your vehicle during winter months may cause harder starting . silicate, non- amine, non- For Canada-"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids.) See "Checking the engine coolant level" on page 362 in... For scheduled maintenance information, refer to visually inspect the battery. Only use plain water alone. If you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. life hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long- Check the condition of the battery and cables. 302 2006 TACOMA from freezing...
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... in a tight turn the steering wheel a little at least one vehicle and trailer length between you tow a trailer, your vehicle. 2006 TACOMA from traffic until you learn the feel. If not, install the rear view mirrors required for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension ... before making a turn . Grip the bottom of trailer driving. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose- 06 04.25 MAINTENANCE TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by making a larger than normal turning ...
... in a tight turn the steering wheel a little at least one vehicle and trailer length between you tow a trailer, your vehicle. 2006 TACOMA from traffic until you learn the feel. If not, install the rear view mirrors required for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension ... before making a turn . Grip the bottom of trailer driving. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose- 06 04.25 MAINTENANCE TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by making a larger than normal turning ...
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..., etc. By reducing your vehicle tuned- D Keep the front wheels in turn off the engine to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) 314 2006 TACOMA from mud, etc. CAUTION Never turn , wastes fuel. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also helps... conditions, see that your vehicle free from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) For longer life of your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to coast down on schedule, and if you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. Also, the emission...
..., etc. By reducing your vehicle tuned- D Keep the front wheels in turn off the engine to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) 314 2006 TACOMA from mud, etc. CAUTION Never turn , wastes fuel. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also helps... conditions, see that your vehicle free from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) For longer life of your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to coast down on schedule, and if you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. Also, the emission...
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06 04.25 SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements ...General maintenance ...Does your vehicle need repairing? ...Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs ... 6 346 347 349 350 For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 345
06 04.25 SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements ...General maintenance ...Does your vehicle need repairing? ...Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs ... 6 346 347 349 350 For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 345
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...money. Note that both your maintenance schedule, read the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". These checks or inspections can be confident that your Toyota dealer's service department performs the best job to work on your Toyota. 346 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. ...(OM35871U) See "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet" or "Owner's Manual Supplement" for complete warranty information. It is proof that all required maintenance has been performed for warranty coverage....
...money. Note that both your maintenance schedule, read the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". These checks or inspections can be confident that your Toyota dealer's service department performs the best job to work on your Toyota. 346 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. ...(OM35871U) See "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet" or "Owner's Manual Supplement" for complete warranty information. It is proof that all required maintenance has been performed for warranty coverage....
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...the engine. it- yourself mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are a skilled do - Please be performed as frequently as specified. yourself maintenance can affect your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop immediately.... Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is sufficient fluid in Section 7- 2 for additional information. Radiator, condenser and hoses Check that should investigate the cause or take your dealer or the qualified service shop for additional information. 2006 TACOMA...
...the engine. it- yourself mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are a skilled do - Please be performed as frequently as specified. yourself maintenance can affect your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop immediately.... Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is sufficient fluid in Section 7- 2 for additional information. Radiator, condenser and hoses Check that should investigate the cause or take your dealer or the qualified service shop for additional information. 2006 TACOMA...
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... to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to your vehicle need repairing? D Change in performance, sounds, and visual tip- Be on a level road D Strange noises related to one side when braking D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'...them if necessary. vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on the alert for additional information. 06 04.25 Does your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. uneven tire wear D Vehicle pulls to suspension movement D Loss of power Strange engine noises A ...
... to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to your vehicle need repairing? D Change in performance, sounds, and visual tip- Be on a level road D Strange noises related to one side when braking D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'...them if necessary. vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on the alert for additional information. 06 04.25 Does your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. uneven tire wear D Vehicle pulls to suspension movement D Loss of power Strange engine noises A ...
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...the codes may not be repaired. If your vehicle does not pass the I /M test. 350 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) In this case, your vehicle may not pass the I/M ...the malfunction indicator lamp had come on, contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re- Board Diagnostics) checks. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle. The malfunction indicator ...emission control system, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. 06 04.25 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs Some states have if the malfunction indicator lamp not come on, your vehicle may...
...the codes may not be repaired. If your vehicle does not pass the I /M test. 350 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) In this case, your vehicle may not pass the I/M ...the malfunction indicator lamp had come on, contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re- Board Diagnostics) checks. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle. The malfunction indicator ...emission control system, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. 06 04.25 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs Some states have if the malfunction indicator lamp not come on, your vehicle may...
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yourself service precautions ...Parts and tools ... 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 351 YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction 7- 1 352 354 354 356 Engine compartment overview ...Fuse locations ...Do- IT- it- 06 04.25 SECTION DO-
yourself service precautions ...Parts and tools ... 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 351 YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction 7- 1 352 354 354 356 Engine compartment overview ...Fuse locations ...Do- IT- it- 06 04.25 SECTION DO-
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...You should be taken when workvehicle to prevent accidental are still a number of items that be especially careful to ob- 354 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) LS71003 LS71005 Utmost care ing on tools and parts for details and suggestions. yourself service ...precautions If you should serve: should be sure to perform. Read the separate Toyota Warranty statement for doit- it - For information on your warranty coverage. Here you perform maintenance by a qualified technician with special tools. As explained in operating problems. Performing do-...
...You should be taken when workvehicle to prevent accidental are still a number of items that be especially careful to ob- 354 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) LS71003 LS71005 Utmost care ing on tools and parts for details and suggestions. yourself service ...precautions If you should serve: should be sure to perform. Read the separate Toyota Warranty statement for doit- it - For information on your warranty coverage. Here you perform maintenance by a qualified technician with special tools. As explained in operating problems. Performing do-...
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... When closing the engine hood, check to see that you will need to scratch the glass surface with longlife hybrid organic acid technology. yourself maintenance. "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is low): D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for Canada). tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. ...z Do not drive with the air cleaner filter removed, or excessive engine wear could cause a fire in Section 7- 2 for terminal 356 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID Parts (if level...
... When closing the engine hood, check to see that you will need to scratch the glass surface with longlife hybrid organic acid technology. yourself maintenance. "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is low): D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for Canada). tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. ...z Do not drive with the air cleaner filter removed, or excessive engine wear could cause a fire in Section 7- 2 for terminal 356 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID Parts (if level...
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YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis 7- 2 360 362 363 363 365 366 369 371 372 374 375 Checking the engine oil level ...Checking the engine coolant level ...Checking the radiator and condenser ...Checking brake fluid ...Checking power steering fluid ...Checking tire inflation pressure ...Checking and replacing tires ...Rotating tires ...Installing snow tires and chains ...Replacing wheels ...Aluminum wheel precautions ... 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 359 06 04.25 SECTION DO- IT-
YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis 7- 2 360 362 363 363 365 366 369 371 372 374 375 Checking the engine oil level ...Checking the engine coolant level ...Checking the radiator and condenser ...Checking brake fluid ...Checking power steering fluid ...Checking tire inflation pressure ...Checking and replacing tires ...Rotating tires ...Installing snow tires and chains ...Replacing wheels ...Aluminum wheel precautions ... 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 359 06 04.25 SECTION DO- IT-
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... snow or ice. Abnormal wear is changed due to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) However, the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may occur resulting in loss of control. 372 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) WHEN TO CHAINS USE SNOW TIRES... maintenance information, please refer to tire rotation. CAUTION Observe the following instructions. On wet or dry roads, conventional tires provide better traction than those mentioned above. 06 04.25 Installing snow tires and chains To equalize the wear and help extend tire life, Toyota ...
... snow or ice. Abnormal wear is changed due to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) However, the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may occur resulting in loss of control. 372 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) WHEN TO CHAINS USE SNOW TIRES... maintenance information, please refer to tire rotation. CAUTION Observe the following instructions. On wet or dry roads, conventional tires provide better traction than those mentioned above. 06 04.25 Installing snow tires and chains To equalize the wear and help extend tire life, Toyota ...
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IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components 7- 3 378 379 380 381 382 Checking battery condition ...Battery recharging precautions ...Checking and replacing fuses ...Adding washer fluid ...Replacing light bulbs ... 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 377 06 04.25 SECTION DO-
IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components 7- 3 378 379 380 381 382 Checking battery condition ...Battery recharging precautions ...Checking and replacing fuses ...Adding washer fluid ...Replacing light bulbs ... 2006 TACOMA from Jan.'06 Prod. (OM35871U) 377 06 04.25 SECTION DO-