Toyota Tacoma (2023 year). Manual in english - page 27

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NOTICE

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Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters (vehicles

with the tire pressure warning system)

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Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your

Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to

purchase  your  tire  pressure  warning  valves  and  transmitters  at  your

Toyota dealer.

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Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly

with non-genuine wheels.

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Air conditioning filter

Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box.

Remove the cover by sliding up
and  then  pull  the  cover  toward
you.

The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.

Removal method

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Remove the filter cover.

Pull the filter out of the filter out-
let.

Remove  the  air  conditioning  filter
and replace it with a new one.

When installing the filter, follow the
instructions indicated on the label.

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Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning  filter  according to  the  maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

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If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

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Replacement method

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NOTICE

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When using the air conditioning system

Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

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Wireless remote control/electronic key 

battery

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Flathead screwdriver

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Small flathead screwdriver

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Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or
CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)

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Vehicles without a smart key system

Remove the cover.

To  prevent  damage  to  the  key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
To  prevent  the  buttons  from  being
disassembled, face the button sur-
face downward.

Remove the module.

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: If equipped

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.

You will need the following items:

Replacing the battery

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Open  the  case  cover  using  a
coin  protected  with  tape,  etc.,
and  remove  the  depleted  bat-
tery  using  a  small  flathead
screwdriver.

Insert  a  new  battery  with  the  “+”
terminal facing up.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

Take out the mechanical key.

Remove the cover.

To  prevent  damage  to  the  key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.

Remove the depleted battery.

Insert  a  new  battery  with  the  “+”
terminal facing up.

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Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system) or CR2032 (vehicles
with a smart key system) lithium battery

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Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.

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Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.

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If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

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The  smart  key  system  (if  equipped)  and  wireless  remote  control  will  not
function properly.

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The operational range will be reduced.

WARNING

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Battery precautions

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Do not swallow the battery. Doing so may cause chemical burns.

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A coin battery or button battery is used in the electronic key. If a battery is
swallowed, it may cause severe chemical burns in as little as 2 hours and
may result in death or serious injury.

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Keep away new and removed batteries from children.

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If the cover cannot be firmly closed, stop using the electronic key and stow
the key in the place where children cannot reach, and then contact your
toyota dealer.

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If  you  accidentally  swallow  a  battery  or  put  a  battery  into  a  part  of  your
body, get emergency medical attention immediately.

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To prevent battery explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas

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Replace the battery with a new battery of the same type. If a wrong type of
battery is used, it may explode.

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Do not expose batteries to extremely low pressure due to high altitude or
extremely high temperatures.

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Do not burn, break or cut a battery.

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Certification for the lithium battery

CAUTION:  RISK  OF  EXPLOSION  IF  BATTERY  IS  REPLACED  BY  AN
INCORRECT  TYPE.  DISPOSE  OF  USED  BATTERIES ACCORDING  TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS

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NOTICE

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For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:

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Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

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Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.

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Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Checking and replacing fuses

Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover. 

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Engine compartment 

Push  the  tabs  in  and  lift  the
cover off.

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Under the instrument panel

Remove the cover.

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.

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Remove  the  fuse  with  the  pull-
out tool.

Only  type A  fuse  can  be  removed
using the pullout tool.

Check if the fuse is blown.

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box cover.
Type C:
Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Type A

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Type B

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Type C

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After a fuse is replaced

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If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (

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If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

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If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

WARNING

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To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly  a fire or
injury.

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Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.

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Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.

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Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

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Before replacing fuses

Have  the  cause  of  electrical  overload  determined  and  repaired  by  your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Light bulbs

Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (

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Front

You  may  replace  the  following  bulbs  by  yourself.  The  difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary
bulb replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota
dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb replacement

Bulb locations

Headlight low beam (bulb type)
Headlight high beam (bulb type)
Front turn signal lights (bulb type)/parking lights (bulb type)/day-
time running lights (bulb type)
Front side marker lights (bulb type)
Fog lights (bulb type) (if equipped)

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Rear

Tail/rear turn signal/rear side marker lights
Stop/tail/rear side marker lights
Back up lights
License plate lights
High mounted stoplight (vehicles without a cargo lamp)

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Headlight low beam (bulb type)

Unplug  the  connector  while
pressing the lock release.

Turn  the  bulb  base  counter-
clockwise.

Set the new light bulb.

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.

Install the connector.

After  installing  the  connector,
shake  the  bulb  base  gently  to
check  that  it  is  not  loose,  turn
the  headlight  low  beams  on
once  and  visually  confirm  that
no  light  is  leaking  through  the
mounting.

Replacing light bulbs

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Headlight high beam (bulb type)

Unplug  the  connector  while
pressing the lock release.

Turn  the  bulb  base  counter-
clockwise.

Set the new light bulb.

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.

Install the connector.

After  installing  the  connector,
shake  the  bulb  base  gently  to
check  that  it  is  not  loose,  turn
the  headlight  high  beams  on
once  and  visually  confirm  that
no  light  is  leaking  through  the
mounting.

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Front side marker lights (bulb type)

To  allow  enough  working
space,  turn  the  steering
wheel to the opposite side of
the  bulb  to  be  replaced.
Remove  the  fender  liner  clip
and screw.

Turn  the  steering  wheel  to  the
left when replacing the right side
light  bulb,  and  turn  the  steering
wheel  to  the  right  when  replac-
ing the left side light bulb.

Open  the  fender  liner  and
turn  the  bulb  counterclock-
wise.

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