Tailgate; Hood - Toyota Tacoma U 2001 Manual

Tailgate

To open the tailgate, pull the handle up.
The support cables will hold the tailgate
horizontal.
See "Luggage stowage precautions"
Section 2 for precautions in loading lug-
gage.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-
ward you to make sure it is securely
locked.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with the tailgate open.
'01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009)
To lower the tailgate fully, release the
support brackets from the
shown.
in
NOTICE
z Lower the tailgate gently when it is
unhooked.
z Make sure the tailgate is securely
caught by the support brackets be-
fore closing the tailgate.
2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)

Hood

To open the hood:
lugs as
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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