2007 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 370

06 09.29 Does your vehicle need repairing? Brakes In a safe place, check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied. Parking brake (pedal type) Check that the pedal has the proper travel and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied. Parking brake (lever type) Check that the lever has the proper travel and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied. Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism On a safe incline, check that your vehicle is held securely with the selector lever in "P" position and all brakes released. OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after the vehicle has been parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes or notice any leak, have the cause found and corrected immediately. Doors and engine hood Check that all doors including tailgate operate smoothly and all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch is released. Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are as follows: 356 Tire inflation pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks, or at least once a month. See page 373 in Section 7−2 for additional information. Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage or excessive wear. See page 376 in Section 7−2 for additional information. When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check the nuts for looseness. Tighten them if necessary. Tire rotation Rotate the tires according to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) See page 378 in Section 7−2 for additional information. D D D D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle (however, water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.) indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked immediately.) D Change in exhaust sound (This may D Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal when cornering; uneven tire wear D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road D Strange noises related to suspension movement D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal almost touches floor; vehicle pulls to one side when braking D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal 2007 TACOMA from Sep. '06 Prod. (OM35877U)