2004 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual

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SECTION 1- 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Instrument panel overview

1. Instrument cluster 2. Center vents 3. Personal lights or interior light 4. Side vents 5. Rear view mirror remote control levers 6. Glove box 7. Power door lock switches 8. Power window switches 9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or

automatic transmission selector lever

10. Rear console boxes 11. Cup holder 12. Power rear view mirror control switches 13. Front drive control lever 14. Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Hood lock release lever 16. Window lock switch

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1. Headlight and turn signal switches 2. Wiper and washer switches 3. Emergency flasher switch 4. Passenger airbag manual on- off switch 5. Air conditioning controls 6. Car audio 7. Ashtray 8. Cigarette lighter 9. Power outlets 10. Clock 11. Parking brake lever 12. Ignition switch 13. Cruise control switch 14. Rear differential lock switch or “AUTO

LSD” switch

15. Instrument panel light control knob 16. Clutch start cancel switch (manual

transmission) or driving pattern selector button (automatic transmission)

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Instrument cluster overview (cid:1)With tachometer

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Tachometer 3. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge 6. Trip meter reset knob

7. Odometer and two trip meters

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(cid:1)Without tachometer

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

3. Speedometer 4. Odometer

5. Fuel gauge

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light* 1

Seat belt reminder light* 1

Discharge warning light* 1

(cid:2) Traction control system warning light* 1
(cid:2) “AUTO LSD” system warning light* 1
(cid:2) Vehicle stability control system warning

light* 1

SRS warning light* 1

Low engine oil pressure warning light* 1

Unengaged “Park” warning light* 1

Malfunction indicator lamp* 1

Low fuel level warning light* 1

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Anti- lock brake system warning light* 1

Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light* 1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light* 1

Headlight high beam indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

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Overdrive- off indicator light

Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light

Four- wheel drive indicator light

Rear differential lock indicator light

Slip indicator light

Vehicle stability control system off indicator light (four- wheel drive models)

“AUTO LSD” indicator light

Cruise control indicator light* 2

* 1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Section 1- 6.

* 2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1- 7.

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SECTION 1- 10

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtray Power outlets Glove box Auxiliary box Rear console boxes Front cup holder Rear cup holder Seatback table Grocery bag and cargo net hooks Floor mat Installing front license plate

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Clock

Cigarette lighter and ashtray

If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time dis- play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one o’clock). When lights are turned on, the brightness of the time in- dication will be reduced.

instrument panel

the

The digital clock indicates the time. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To reset the hour: Push the “H” button. To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button. If quick adjustment to a full hour is de- sired, push the “:00” button. if the “:00” button is de- For example, pressed when is between 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If the time will change to 2:00.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter, press it in. After it finishes heating up, it automati- cally pops out ready for use. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement.

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ASHTRAY To use the ashtray, pull it out. finished with your cigarette, thor- When oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- vent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, push it back in completely. To remove the ashtray, press down on the lock spring plate and pull out.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always completely close the ashtray after use.

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Power outlets

(cid:1) Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any liquid into the outlet may cause electrical fail- ure or short circuits.

The power outlets are designed power supply for car accessories. The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for the power outlets to be used.

for

NOTICE

(cid:1) To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W.

(cid:1) To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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Glove box

Auxiliary box (xtra- cab models)

the

lever and

lock release

To use the box, do the following. Pull up on open the lid. This box is equipped with a coin holder and a cassette tape holder. 1. Coin holder: To use

it, push coins down into the holder. The coin holder is detachable. To remove: Pull the coin holder straight up. To install: Push the coin holder straight down.

To open the glove box door, pull the lever. On some models, the glove box light will come on when the glove box is open with the instrument panel lights on.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glove box door closed while driving.

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2. Cassette tape holder: The dividing plate for the cassette tape holder is detach- able.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.

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Rear console boxes

Upper box

Rear box

UPPER BOX To use the upper box, pull up on the lock release lever and open the lid. This box is equipped with a coin hold- er. To use it, push coins down into the holder. The coin holder is detachable. To remove: Pull the coin holder straight up. To install: Push the coin holder straight down.

Lower box

LOWER BOX To use the lower box, rotate upper box up until it is fully back, then pull up the lock release lever, and open the lid. REAR BOX To use rear box, pull on the handle.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving, keep the upper box, lower box and rear box closed when it is not in use.

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Front cup holder (type A)

Front cup holder (type B)

Front cup holder (type C)

The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink- cans securely.

The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink- cans securely.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans in the cup holder, as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in- jure people in the vehicle during sud- den braking or in an accident.

Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans in the cup holder, as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in- jure people in the vehicle during sud- den braking or in an accident.

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The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink- cans securely. To use the second cup holder, pull it out.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not use the second cup holder when you sliding the bench seat (regular cab models) or move pas- senger’s seat for rear seat entry (xtra- cab models). The seat may in- terfere with second cup holder and the drink may spill over the occu- pants. If the spilled drink is hot, it may cause burns.

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Front cup holder (type D)

(cid:1) Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans in the cup holder, as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.

(cid:1) To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, keep the second cup holder closed when it is not in use.

NOTICE

Do not use the second cup holder when you sliding the bench seat (reg- ular cab models) or move passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (xtra-cab models). The seat may interfere with the second cup holder and the spilled drink may cause a malfunction on the electrical components.

The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink- cans securely. The cup holder adjusts to different sized cups using its separator arms.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not use the cup holder when you sliding the bench seat (regular cab models) or move passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (xtra- cab models). The seat may interfere with the cup holder and the drink may spill over the occupants. If the spilled drink is hot, it may cause burns.

(cid:1) Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans in the cup holder, as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.

(cid:1) To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use.

NOTICE

Do not use the cup holder when you sliding the bench seat (regular cab models) or move passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (xtra-cab models). The seat may interfere with the cup holder and the spilled drink may cause a malfunction on the electrical compo- nents.

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Rear cup holder (xtra- cab models)

Rear cup holder (double cab models)

The cup holder is designed for holding cups fit securely. To use the cup holder, raise the folding table under the right- rear seat. Stand the table by compressing and turning down the table legs.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not place anything else other than cups in the cup holder, as such item may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in- jure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident.

(cid:1) To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use.

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The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink- cans securely. To use the cup holder, pull it out.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans in the cup items may be holder, as such thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.

(cid:1) To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use.

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Seatback table

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seat, avoid putting heavy loads on the temporary table.

table only when

You can use the rear seatback as a tem- porary is stopped. To use the seatback table, fold the seat- back down. (For detailed information, see “Folding rear seatback” in Section 1- 3.)

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CAUTION

To avoid serious injury: (cid:1) Do not set up the rear seatback

table while the vehicle is moving. (cid:1) Do not sit on the seatback table.

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Grocery bag and cargo net hooks (double cab models)

Floor mat

The hooks are designed to hang things like grocery bags and cargo nets, as shown in the illustration. Although the cargo net itself is not in- cluded as an original equipment, these cargo net hooks can be used to hang the cargo net.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hook, avoid hanging heavy loads on it.

Use grocery bags

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Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole, then it is designed for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet.

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Installing front license plate (four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner)

Valance panel

Longer tapping screws

The 4 tapping screws are enclosed in a plastic bag in the glove box. If your ve- hicle was not equipped with the screws at delivery, contact your Toyota dealer.

Front license plate

Shorter tapping screws

Install the front license plate using the following procedure: 1. Remove and discard the front license plate frame (if installed on the vehicle at delivery).

2. Align

the holes on

license plate with the dimples on the valance panel.

front

the

3. Install the two longer tapping screws through the upper holes, and the two shorter tapping screws through the low- er holes of the license plate, into the dimples on the valance panel.

Do not drill holes in the dimples on the valance panel.

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CAUTION

Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and the movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident.

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SECTION 1- 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys Side doors Remote keyless entry system Power windows Quarter windows Rear window Tailgate Hood Fuel tank cap

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Keys

Side doors

These keys work in every lock. Since the doors can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your key inside the vehicle.

KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend writing down the key num- ber and storing it in a safe place.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. Vehicles with power door lock system— All lock and unlock simulta- neously with either front door. In the driv- er’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc- cession will unlock all the door simulta- neously.

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lock: Push the switch down on the

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To front side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the rear side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- ly. All the doors cannot be unlocked with the power door lock switch by the following cases: (cid:1) Either front door is locked by the key. (cid:1) Either the

is closed with inside door lock button pushed in.

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Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button. To lock: Push the button downward. To unlock: Pull the button upward. Closing lock button pushed in will also lock the door. On ve- hicles with power door lock system, the doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

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Remote keyless entry system (for U.S.A. only)

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the ve- hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

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the “LOCK”

REAR DOOR CHILD- PROTECTORS Move position as shown on the label. This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend us- ing this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

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UNLOCKING

lock or unlock all

is The remote keyless entry system designed the doors or activate the “PANIC” mode from a distance within approximately 1
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle. LOCKING DOORS To lock and unlock all the doors, push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely. To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the doors are locked simultaneously. At this time one beep will be heard, and the tail lights and lights will flash once. Check to see that the doors are securely locked. If any door is not securely closed, locking cannot be performed by “LOCK” switch and a beep will sound continuously for 5 seconds. However, if the key is in the ignition, a beep will not sound. To stop the beep, close all the doors se- curely or push the “UNLOCK” switch.

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“UNLOCK” switch To unlock: Push once to unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the doors simultaneously. Each time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, two beeps will be heard, and the tail lights and flash twice. When the “UNLOCK” switch is pressed, the interior light and ignition switch light come on. The lights remain on for about 30 seconds unless any door is opened and closed. You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again and one beep will be heard, and the tail lights and lights will flash once. If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera- tion is not repeated. Release the switch and then push again.

front side marker

flashes

intermittently,

“PANIC” SWITCH Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the horn the head- lights and tail lights, and turns on the interior light. The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve- hicle theft when you witness anyone at- tempting into or damage your vehicle. The alarm will last for one minute. To stop alarm midway, push the “PANIC” switch once again, lock or unlock any door with the key or transmitter, or turn the ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ON” position. The “PANIC” mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ignition switch.

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KEYLESS

REMOTE TRANSMITTER The remote keyless entry transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the follow- ing instructions in order not to cause dam- age to the transmitter. (cid:1) Do not leave the transmitter on places the temperature becomes high

where such as on the dashboard.

(cid:1) Do not disassemble it. (cid:1) Avoid knocking

it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

the remote keyless entry

(cid:1) Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 4 remote keyless entry transmitters for the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information. If transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm, or operate from a normal distance: (cid:1) Check for closeness to a radio trans- mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

(cid:1) The battery may have been consumed. Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see “REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY”.

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If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- dent. (See “If you lose your remote key- less entry transmitter” in Section 4.)

MODEL/FCC ID: BAB237131- 056
CAN: 2024 102 1519
ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. This complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement, use a CR2025 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be taken to pre- vent small children from swallowing the removed transmitter battery or components.

NOTICE

(cid:1) When replacing the transmitter bat- tery, be careful not to lose the com- ponents.

(cid:1) Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer.

(cid:1) Dispose of used batteries according

to the local laws.

Replace the transmitter battery by follow- ing these procedures:

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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

2. Remove the rubber gasket and set it

3. Remove the discharged transmitter bat-

transmitter case.

aside.

tery.

NOTICE

Do not bend the terminals.

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Power windows

(cid:1) Do not touch or move any compo- nents inside of the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper opera- tion.

(cid:1) Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.

(cid:1) Close the transmitter case securely.

After replacing the battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

4. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-

tive (+) side up.

the

Place transmitter. Then close case securely.

rubber gasket back on

the transmitter

the

NOTICE

(cid:1) Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat- tery are faced correctly.

(cid:1) Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may cause unexpected rust.

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The windows can be operated with the switch on each door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, they work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either is opened. OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.

front door

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Window lock switch

Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up and then release it.

THE

PASSENGERS’

OPERATING WINDOWS Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switches on the driver’s door that control each passenger’s win- dow. The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.

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CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) Before you close the power win- dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught it could result injury. When anyone closes the power win- dows, make sure he or she oper- ates the windows safely.

in a closing window,

in a serious

the vehicle.

inside

(cid:1) When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock switch to prevent from making unex- pected use of the switches.

them

(cid:1) Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

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Quarter windows (xtra- cab models)

(cid:1) Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window switches and get in a window. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

trapped

To open the quarter window, pull the latch handle toward you and swing it fully out. When closing the window, make sure it is completely closed.

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Rear window

Tailgate

To unlock the rear window, pull the latch handle toward you. When closing the window, make sure it is completely closed.

To open the tailgate, pull the handle up. The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal. See “—Stowage precautions” in Section 2
for precautions when loading luggage. After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to- ward you is securely locked.

to make sure

it

NOTICE

Avoid driving with the tailgate open.

To lower the tailgate fully, release the support brackets lugs as shown above.

from

the

NOTICE

(cid:1) Lower the tailgate gently when it is

unhooked.

(cid:1) Make sure the tailgate is securely caught by the support brackets be- fore closing the tailgate.

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Hood

To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely closed and locked. Other- wise, the hood may open unexpected- ly while driving and an accident may occur.

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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the the

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch hood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the

support rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

the support rod

to

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.

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Fuel tank cap

This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.

With tachometer

Type A

Without tachometer

Type B

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger (type B) or hook it on the inside of the fuel filler door (type A).

the cap clockwise

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn till you hear a click. If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

indicator

1. Type A—

To open the fuel filler door, pull the door toward out as shown. Type B— To open the fuel filler door, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

Type A

(cid:1) When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck is suddenly re- moved.

the cap

if

truck bed

(cid:1) Do not fill a fuel container on a liner, a rubber plastic truck bed mat, or any other insulat- ing material. A static electricity charge could cause a spark and fire hazard. The proper procedure is to place an approved fuel container on the ground away from the truck for filling.

Type B

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Make sure the cap is tightened se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage the event of an accident.

(cid:1) Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

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SECTION 1- 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats Front seats Swing- up jump seats Folding rear seatback Head restraints Armrest Seat belts SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag Passenger airbag manual on- off switch Child restraint

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- erly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit on top of a folded- down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or car- go area. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

(cid:1) During driving, do not allow any passengers to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, severe the event of emergency braking or a collision.

injuries can occur

in

Front seats— —Front seat precautions Driver seat

CAUTION

The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sever- al ways: (cid:1) Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

(10

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(cid:1) Slightly recline

the back of

the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non- slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.

(cid:1) If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as rec- ommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

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Front passenger seats

CAUTION

The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury es- pecially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passen- ger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.

—Seat adjustment precautions

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. (cid:1) Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seat position, re- lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

(cid:1) While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, your hands or fingers may be caught and injured.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat in position.

locked

is

(cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats. Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat- lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat posi- tion adjusting lever and the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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—Adjusting front seats

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. ADJUSTING

ANGLE

2. SEATBACK

LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

the driver and

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury.

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Separate and split bench seats

Non- split bench seat

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3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE

ADJUSTING KNOB Turn the knob either way.

4. DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT

ADJUSTING SWITCH Push the control switch either way. The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is pushed.

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—Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (xtra- cab models)

CAUTION

(cid:1) After putting back

try pushing the seat forward and rear- ward to make sure it is secured in place.

the seat,

For easy access to the rear seat, do this. 1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever the seat-

the pedal behind

or press back. The seat will slide forward.

2. Move the seat to the front- most posi-

tion.

After passengers are in, lift up the seat- back and return the seat until it locks.

(cid:1) Never allow anyone to rest their foot on the press pedal while the vehicle is moving.

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—Folding seatback (regular cab models)

Swing- up jump seats (xtra- cab models)

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: (cid:1) Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

(cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

Pull the seatback lock release lever and fold down the seatback. Hold the lever until you have swung the seatback forward slightly.

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To raise the bottom cushion, pull it up. To lower the bottom cushion, push it down. See “—Stowage precautions” in Section 2
for precautions when loading luggage.

CAUTION

When returning the bottom cushion to its original position, make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are ar- ranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

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Folding rear seatback (double cab models)

Pull the seatback lock release belt for- ward and fold down the seat back.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: (cid:1) Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

(cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

You can use the rear seatback as a tem- porary table when the vehicle is stopped. See “Seatback table” in Section 1- 10 for instructions.

CAUTION

To avoid serious injury: (cid:1) Do not set up the rear seatback

table while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) Do not sit on the folded rear seat-

back table.

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Head restraints

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seat, avoid putting heavy loads on the temporary table.

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Rear (double cab models only)

For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. On some models, you can also move the head If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

forward or backward.

restraint

CAUTION

(cid:1) Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

(cid:1) After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. the head re-

(cid:1) Do not drive with

straints removed.

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To use the armrest, do this. To lower: Pull the lock release strap and down the armrest. To strap and up the armrest.

raise: Push down

release

lock

the

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavy loads on it.

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Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents. The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size, large enough to properly wear them. Child. Use a child restraint system ap- propriate for the child until the child be- comes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint” in this Section for details. REGULAR CAB MODELS— If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. XTRA- CAB and DOUBLE CAB MODELS— If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow any children to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious in- jury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. Holding a child in your arms does not provide sufficient restraint. Small- framed person or youth in a 3- point type seat belt. On models with a bench seat, have a small- framed person or youth sit slightly closer to the center of the vehicle (so the shoulder belt does not cross over the neck). On models with separate seats, move the seat fully back- ward. Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

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Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju- ry, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations

CAUTION

the vehicle

in their seats Persons should ride their seat belts properly wearing whenever is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.

(cid:1) To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury.

(cid:1) Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors.

(cid:1) Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be re- placed. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

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(cid:1) Keep the belts clean and dry.

If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ers, or allow them to come into contact with the belt—they may se- (See verely weaken “Cleaning the in Section 5.)

the belts.

interior”

(cid:1) Replace the belt assembly (includ- ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

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—Fastening front and rear outside seat belts

Tab

Buckle

tab

the

into

insert

Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the re- tractor and the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position. The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.

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then

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com- pletely extended and retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This fea- ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint” in this Section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

Take up slack

Too high

Keep as low on hips as possible

the

lap and

the position of

Adjust shoulder belts. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then ad- just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Both high- positioned lap belts and loose- fitting belts could cause seri- ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

(cid:1) Do not place the shoulder belt un-

der your arm.

CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause severe injuries in a collision.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor— Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: Push in the lock release button and slide the anchor down. After adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.

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—Front and rear center seat belt

Lengthen

CAUTION

Tab

Buckle

To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re- tracts.

Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. If the belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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—Stowing the rear seat buckles (xtra- cab models)

To release the belt, press the buckle release button.

The buckles can be fixed when not in use. When taking out the buckle from the hold- er, pull on the belt webbing to remove the buckle from the lower portion.

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Too high

Adjust to a snug fit

Keep as low on hips as possible

Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position. To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then ad- just it to a snug fit.

CAUTION

Both high- positioned and loose- fit- ting lap belts could cause serious in- juries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unin- tended event. Keep the lap belt posi- tioned as low on hips as possible.

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from your Toyota dealer

—Seat belt extender If your seat belts cannot be fastened se- curely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail- able free of charge.