’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 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.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 1. Headlight and turn signal switch 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.
’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light SRS warning light Seat belt reminder light Unengaged “Park” warning light Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning Discharge warning light light windshield washer fluid level warning Low engine oil pressure warning light light Malfunction indicator lamp...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Four–wheel drive indicator light Rear differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1–5. : If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1–6. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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To unlock: Turn the key backward. need additional keys, duplicates can be Vehicles with power door lock system— made by a Toyota dealer using the key All the doors lock and unlock simulta- number. neously with either front door. In the driv- We recommend you to write down the key er’s door lock, turning the key once will...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- All the doors cannot be unlocked with the power door lock switch by the following cases:...
’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Power windows CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors closed 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.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Window lock switch Automatic operation open only): OPERATING PASSENGERS’ Push the switch completely down and then WINDOWS release it. The window will fully open. To Use the switch on each passenger’s stop the window partway, lightly pull the door or the switches on the driver’s switch up and then release it.
’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Quarter windows Rear window (Xtra–cab models) CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. Always make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows.
’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Tailgate Hood To open the tailgate, pull the handle up. To lower the tailgate fully, release the To open the hood: support brackets from lugs The support cables will hold the tailgate 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The shown.
’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Fuel tank cap With tachometer 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the 3. Hold the hood open by inserting the auxiliary catch lever and lift support rod into the slot. hood. Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) This indicates that the fuel filler door 1. Type A— is on the left side of your vehicle. 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.
Never attempt to remove the moon several times. If the indicator lamp does roof panel while driving. Otherwise, not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as the panel may become a hazard by soon as possible. falling into or flying off the vehicle.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Tilting up and closing —Removing To tilt up the moon roof, first pull down 1. Pull the handle down while pushing 2. Push in the retaining spring arms as on the handle while pushing in one of in one of the lock buttons.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Installing 3. Push back the auxiliary catch to re- 1. Insert the flat hinges of the moon 2. Press in the retaining spring arms lease it from the hook. Then lift the roof panel into the cutouts on the and insert them into the holes.
’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Detachable sun shade To remove: Support the sun shade pan- el with your hand while you unlock the sun shade by turning the knob counter- clockwise. To install: Hang the two hinges of the sun shade panel onto the hooks pro- vided.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ............Front seats .
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Front seats— Seats —Seat adjustment precautions While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot While adjusting the seat, do not put hicle occupants should have the seatback pedals, steering wheel...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —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. 2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER (except bench seat) Lean forward and pull the lever up.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (Xtra–cab models) 3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE CAUTION ADJUSTING KNOB (on some models) Turn the knob either way. After putting back the seat, 4. DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT pushing the seat forward and rear- ADJUSTING SWITCH...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Folding seatback Swing–up jump seats (regular cab models) (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: Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear-...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Folding rear seatback (double 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: Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Head restraints For your safety and comfort, adjust the NOTICE head restraint before driving. To prevent the seat from damaging, To raise: Pull it up. avoid putting heavy loads on the rear To lower: Push it down while pressing the seatback tray.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Seat belts— Armrest —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Front and rear outside seat belts CAUTION Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use a mild soap Persons should ride in their seats solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- properly wearing their...
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If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION Take up Both high–positioned lap belts and slack loose–fitting belts could cause seri- ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or Too high other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
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If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Keep as low on hips as possible Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot Sit up straight and well back in the...
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Toyota dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length.
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If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat To connect the extender to the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot belt, insert the tab into the seat belt protect an adult occupant or your buckle so that the “PRESS”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Front seat belt pretensioners The driver and front passenger’s seat This indicator comes on when the igni- The front seat belt pretensioner system belt pretensioners are designed to be tion key is turned to the “ON” position. mainly consists of the following compo- activated in response to a severe fron- It goes off after about 6 seconds.
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Contact your Toyota dealer sult in death or serious injury. _ Attachment of a grille guard (bull soon possible service bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,...
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Be sure to wear your seat belt properly. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- record the use of the seat belt restraint...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION CAUTION The driver or front passenger who is Make sure that the indicator light is too close to the steering wheel or off. dashboard during airbag deployment Do not turn off the passenger air- can be killed or seriously injured.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because: Vehicle has no rear seat; Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear–facing infant seat; The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) In a severe frontal impact, the sensors detect deceleration and the system trig- gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the Hitting a curb, Falling into or airbags with non–toxic gas to help restrain edge of pavement jumping over a the forward motion of the occupants.
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As to Xtra– tems. The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by the models, Toyota recommends inflating airbags if they do not wear that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the ve- the available seat belts properly.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION A forward–facing child restraint sys- tem which belongs to a passenger A member of a passenger risk group risk group should never be put on the right front seat with the passen- should never sit or be occupied in the right front passenger seat with ger airbag manual on–off switch in airbag manual on–off switch in the...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Do not sit on the edge of the seat Do not allow a child to stand up, Do not put objects or your pets on or lean over the dashboard when or to kneel on the front passenger or in front of the dashboard or the vehicle is in use.
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Contact your winches or any other equipment to Toyota dealer as soon as possible to the front end service the vehicle. _ Repairs made on or near the front...
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NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- dealer as soon as possible: tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver when the SRS air- bags are inflated. CAUTION The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride Hitting a curb, Falling into or edge of pavement...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) In a severe frontal impact, the sensors A crash severe enough to inflate the air- detect deceleration and the system trig- bags may break the windshield as the gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical vehicle buckles.
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Toyota tems. The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by the strongly recommends that all in- inflating airbags if they do not wear...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Move seat fully back A forward–facing child restraint sys- Do not sit on the edge of the seat Do not allow a child to stand up, should allowed or lean over the dashboard when or to kneel on the front passenger installed on front passenger the vehicle is in use.
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Toyota dealer. Such changes can in- wheel, column cover, front passen- terfere with proper operation of the ger airbag cover, front passenger SRS airbag system in some cases. airbag or airbag sensor assembly.
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Contact your The front of the vehicle (shaded in the Toyota dealer as soon as possible to ser- illustration) was involved in an accident vice the vehicle. that was not severe enough to cause The light does not come on when the the SRS airbags to inflate.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Passenger airbag manual on–off switch Child restraint— (on some models) —Child restraint precautions The indicator comes on when the front Toyota strongly urges the use of child passenger airbag system is off. restraint systems children small Indicator light enough to use them.
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1 to 12 in a passenger risk group manual on–off switch— on the right front seat, make sure REGULAR CAB MODELS— Toyota strongly urges use of the passenger airbag manual on–off Toyota strongly urges use of proper child restraint system which switch is in the “OFF”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small Make sure that you have complied CAUTION child or baby must itself be properly with all installation instructions pro- restrained on the seat with either the vided child restraint...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Types of child restraint system (vehicles with passenger airbag manual on–off switch) When not using the child restraint system, Child restraint systems are classified into Vehicles without passenger airbag keep it secured with the seat belt or place the following 3 types depending on the manual on–off switch—...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Installation with 2–point type seat belt (vehicles with passenger airbag manual on–off switch) (A) Infant seat (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear–facing position only. (B) Convertible seat 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) With the child restraint system installed, check that your driving position is satis- factory and that the child restraint system does not interfere with your driving. If your driving position is not satisfactory, or the child restraint system interferes with your driving, install it at another posi- tion.
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Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not 1. Run the center lap belt through or use the child restraint seat until the around the infant seat following the seat belt is fixed. instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 2. While pressing the infant seat firmly 3. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle–release button. tighten the lap belt by pulling its free Push and pull the child restraint sys- end to hold the infant seat securely.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) With the child restraint system installed, check that your driving position is satis- factory and that the child restraint system does not interfere with your driving. If your driving position is not satisfactory, or the child restraint system interferes with your driving, install it at another posi- tion.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION CAUTION If you must put a rear–facing child Forward–facing child restraint system: restraint system on the front passen- A forward–facing child restraint sys- ger seat, make sure the passenger tem should never be put on the front airbag manual on–off switch is in the passenger seat with the passenger “OFF”...
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Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not 1. Run the center lap belt through or 2. While pressing convertible seat use the child restraint seat until the around the convertible seat following firmly against the seat cushion and seat belt is fixed.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Installation with 3–point type seat belt (vehicles with passenger airbag manual on–off switch) 3. To remove the convertible seat, press WHEN INSTALLING ON THE REAR SEAT CAUTION the buckle–release button. (Xtra–cab models): Raise the bottom cushion before instal- Push and pull the child restraint sys- ling the child restraint system.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION When you put a rear–facing child re- CAUTION straint system which belongs to a pas- An infant seat is used in rear–facing senger risk group on the right front position only. Never install a rear–facing child re- seat, turn the passenger airbag manual straint system on the right front seat...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION If you must put a rear–facing child restraint system on the right front seat, make sure the front passenger airbag manual on–off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on. 1.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly Toyota dealer immediately. Do not in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, use the child restraint seat until the...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle–release button and allow the A convertible seat is used in forward– belt to retract completely. The belt will facing and rear–facing position depend- Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to ing on the child’s age and size.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION If you must put a rear–facing child restraint system on the right front seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on–off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is When you put a rear–facing child re- CAUTION straint system which belongs to a pas- senger risk group on the right front...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION Forward–facing child restraint system: A forward–facing child restraint sys- tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the right front seat with the passen- ger airbag manual on–off switch in the “ON”...
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat Toyota dealer immediately. Do not in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and use the child restraint seat until the...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle–release button and allow the A booster seat is used in forward–fac- belt to retract completely. The belt will ing position only. Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to tem in different directions to be sure...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION CAUTION A forward–facing child restraint sys- Always make sure the shoulder belt tem which belongs to a passenger is positioned across the center of risk group should never be put on child’s shoulder. The belt should be the right front seat with the passen- kept away from child’s neck, but ger airbag manual on–off switch in...
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Contact your (A) Infant seat Toyota dealer immediately. Do not (B) Convertible seat use the seat until the seat belt is (C) Booster seat fixed. Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Installation with 2–point type seat belt (vehicles without passenger airbag manual on–off switch) (A) Infant seat (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear–facing position only. (B) Convertible seat 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not 1. Run the center lap belt through or use the seat until the seat belt is CAUTION around the infant seat following the fixed. instructions provided by its manufactur- Do not put a rear–facing child re-...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 2. While pressing the infant seat firmly 3. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle–release button. tighten the lap belt by pulling its free Push and pull the child restraint sys- end to hold the infant seat securely.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION 1. Run the center lap belt through or CAUTION around the convertible seat following A convertible seat is used in forward– instructions provided facing and rear–facing position depend- Do not put a rear–facing child re- manufacturer and insert the tab into ing on the child’s age and size.
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Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not 2. While pressing convertible seat use the seat until the seat belt is CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and fixed. seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Installation with 3–point type seat belt (vehicles without passenger airbag manual on–off switch) 3. To remove the convertible seat, press (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle–release button. An infant seat is used in rear–facing position only.
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Contact your 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Toyota dealer immediately. Do not Do not put a rear–facing child re- or around the infant seat following the use the seat until the seat belt is straint system in the rear seat if it instructions provided by its manufactur- fixed.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, then retracted even slightly, it cannot let the shoulder belt retract as far as Push and pull the child restraint sys- be extended.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle–release button and allow the A convertible seat is used in forward– belt to retract completely. The belt will facing and rear–facing position depend- Never install a rear–facing child re- move freely again and be ready to ing on the child’s age and size.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Move seat fully back 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through A forward–facing child restraint sys- Do not put a rear–facing child re- or around the convertible seat following should allowed straint system in the rear seat if it instructions provided installed on the front seat only...
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat Toyota dealer immediately. Do not in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and use the seat until the seat belt is...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle–release button and allow the A booster seat is used in forward–fac- belt to retract completely. The belt will ing position only. Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to tem in different directions to be sure...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- Move seat...
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Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. Regular cab with bench seat 2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle–release button and al- low the belt to retract.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Anchor Anchor brackets brackets Double cab with rear seat Regular cab with bench seat Double cab with rear seat Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor bracket on the back panel Anchor restraint system that requires the use to attach the top strap.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION When returning the seatback to its original position, make sure seatback securely locked pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- ing and pulling it in different direc- tions.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Regular cab with separate seat— 2. Pull the seatback release lever and 3. Fix the child restraint system with swing the seatback forward slightly, the seat belt and tighten the top 1. Remove passenger head then latch the hook onto the anchor strap.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION When returning the seatback to its original position, make sure seatback securely locked pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- ing and pulling it in different direc- tions.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Using a top strap (Xtra–cab models) CAUTION When returning the seatback to its original position, make sure seatback securely locked pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- ing and pulling it in different direc-...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Routing device Symbol mark Upper anchor bracket Symbol mark Lower anchor bracket Rear outside position Use the routing device and the anchor TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: bracket to attach the top strap. Front outside position— Follow the procedure below for a child Upper anchor...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer. 2.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- Symbol mark straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer. Front center position—...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION Routing device Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer. 2.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inju- ries.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Rear view mirror remote —Power rear view mirror control control CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Folding rear view mirrors (with power rear view mirror Anti–glare inside rear view control) mirror To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to “L” (left) or “R” (right).
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Sun visors CAUTION CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the Do not extend the plate at the end of vehicle is moving. It may cause the the sun visor when the visor is in the driver to mishandle the vehicle and position 1.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights and Wipers Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Headlights and turn signals The lights automatically turn off when the To turn on the other exterior lights and driver’s door is opened with the ignition instrument panel lights, twist the knob to turned off. To turn the lights on again, turn the position 1.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Emergency flashers High–Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, the headlights on and push the lever away push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Instrument panel light control Interior lights NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. Front light (regular cab models) To adjust the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights, turn the knob.
’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Personal lights To turn on the interior light, slide the ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM switch. With the switch at the “DOOR” position, The interior light switch has the following the light comes on when any door is positions: opened.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Windshield wipers and washer Windshield wipers and washer (intermittent type) (mist type) To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you and release it. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision. NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield is dry.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .
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Fill the fuel tank immediately. 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. Without tachometer Without tachometer 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Tachometer The gauge indicates the engine coolant NOTICE temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature _ Do not remove the thermostat in will vary with changes in weather and the engine cooling system as this engine load.
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A to trip meter off, stop B, then back to the odometer each immediately and time you push. contact Toyota dealer. To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis- play the meter A reading, then push Fasten seat belt.
Remove key. buzzer Have your vehicle checked your Toyota dealer in the following case: Take vehicle to Toyota dealer The light does not come on even if the immediately. parking brake is applied when the igni- tion key is in the “ON” position.
The CAUTION again. If the light does not go off, call a SRS warning light goes off after about Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for 6 seconds. To restore the park function, shift the assistance.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ......Automatic transmission .
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Ignition switch with steering lock Vehicles with manual transmission— You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. Vehicles with automatic transmission— You must shift the selector lever into the “P”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Automatic transmission Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of Lock release button incorrect operation. This means you can Selector lever only shift out of “P” position when the To prevent misshifting brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Vehicles with cruise control—When the Always turn the overdrive switch on for cruise control is being used, even if you better fuel economy and quieter driving. If downshift the transmission by pushing and the engine coolant temperature is low or releasing overdrive switch,...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Shift into the “2” position. The trans- Shift into the “L” position. The trans- For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, mission will downshift to second gear mission will downshift to first gear see “Cruise control” in this section. when the vehicle speed drops down to when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed, and...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) (f) Backing up NOTICE Front drive control lever in “L4”— 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 3RZ–FE engine _ Be careful not to over–rev the en- 2. With the brake pedal held down with “2”...
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The POWER can cause the transmission to over- mode indicator light comes on. heat. Always use the brake pedal or For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends parking brake. using the “NORMAL” mode to improve fuel economy. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Manual transmission 2RZ–FE engine NOTICE Low altitude If you rock your vehicle, observe the —1219 m (4000 ft.) or lower following precautions to prevent dam- gear km/h (mph) age to the transmission and other 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15) parts.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 3RZ–FE engine Upshifting too soon or downshifting too Four–wheel drive models late will cause lugging, and possibly ping- Upshifting 3RZ–FE engine ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi- gear km/h (mph) gear km/h (mph) mum speed in each gear will cause ex- 1 to 2 24 (15) “H2”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Four–wheel drive system— (a) Front drive control (lever type) Good driving practice “N” (neutral position): Lever at “N” No power is delivered to the wheels. The If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put vehicle must be stopped.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) (a) Front drive control (b) A.D.D. (automatic (lever/button type) disconnecting differential) “N” (neutral position): Lever at “N” The A.D.D. can be engaged or disen- No power is delivered to the wheels. The gaged by the shifting operations de- vehicle must be stopped.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) (c) Shifting procedure (lever type with automatic (c) Shifting procedure (lever transmission) type with manual transmission) SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” SHIFTING BETWEEN “H4” AND “L4” SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce your To shift from “H4”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) (c) Shifting procedure (c) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with manual (lever/button type with transmission) automatic transmission) SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” OR “H4” AND SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” “L4” To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce your To shift from “H2”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Rear differential lock system SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” OR “H4” AND CAUTION “L4” To shift from “H2” or “H4” to “L4”, Do not use the rear differential lock stop the vehicle and put the transmission in the conditions other than above. in “N”.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) To check the indicator bulb, turn the igni- CAUTION tion key to the “ON” position, but do not start the engine. Do not lock the differential until the wheels have stopped spinning. CAUTION Otherwise, the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction when the Do not keep driving with the differen- differential lock is engaged, result-...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Parking brake Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise CAUTION the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off Before driving, be sure the parking the accelerator pedal. brake is fully released and the park- Your cruising speed can be maintained up ing brake reminder light is off.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) you need acceleration—for example, when passing—depress accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release it, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration. CAUTION For manual transmission: While driving with the cruise control on, do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this...
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RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED restore the speed set prior to cancellation. If this is the case, contact your Toyota Push the lever down in the “SET/COAST” However, once the vehicle speed falls be- dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Clutch start cancel switch (four–wheel drive models with manual transmission) Never use the switch for normal engine starting. Be sure to follow the starting procedure instructed in “How to start the engine” in Section 3. To crank the engine without depressing the clutch pedal, push the switch with the ignition on.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
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Using your audio system— Reference —Some basics This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
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On models with the compact disc auto ing your Toyota through an automatic the treble, midrange and bass levels. In changer, next disc will be played from car wash.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Controls and features DType 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push “AM” to turn on the radio and select Cassette Player tune in radio stations. the AM band. “AM” will appear on the Push the fast forward button to fast for- display.
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When the audio is set into compact disc If the malfunction is not rectified, take The display will show the range from operation, the display shows the track or, your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. “FAd–F7” to “FAd–R7”. track and disc number currently being DISC "...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from To randomly play the tracks on the disc: Compact Disc Player Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the Quickly push and release “RAND”. “RAND” There are two repeat features—you can double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories will appear on the display.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SCAN Scanning the tracks on a disc: Cassette Player Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN” Radio By using this button, you can skip up or will appear on the display and the player down to a different track. You can either scan all the frequencies on will scan all the tracks on the disc you a band or scan only the preset stations...
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After the end of the tape is reached, TUNE (Tuning) the player will automatically reverse Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio sides and start playing the other side. (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up There must be at least 3 seconds of blank the frequency.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) DType 2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) Compact Disc Player (Program) These buttons are used to preset and If you want to fast forward or reverse Push “ ” to select the other side of a tune in radio stations.
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If the malfunction is not rectified, take sound balance between the front and rear, track and disc number currently being your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. and the right and left speakers. played. Each time you push “CD”, the DISC "...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from To randomly play the tracks on a disc: Compact Disc Player Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the Quickly push and release “RAND”. “RAND” There are two repeat features—you can double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories will appear on the display.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SCAN Scanning the tracks on a disc: Cassette Player Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN” Radio By using this button, you can skip up or will appear on the display and the player down to a different track. You can either scan all the frequencies on will scan all the tracks on the disc you a band or scan only the preset stations...
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TUNE (Tuning) ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio signal becomes weak, the radio reduces (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up the amount of channel separation to prev- the frequency.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) DType 3 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas- (Program) sette player will stop and then play that These buttons are used to preset and Push “ ” to select the other side of a same side.
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If the malfunction is not rectified, take track and disc number currently being The display will show the range from your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. played. Each time you push “CD”, the “TRE –5” to “TRE 5”. system changes to the automatic changer.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) DISC " If the audio system is off, you can turn Compact disc auto changer only— on the radio by pushing “FM1·2”. Also, Compact disc auto changer only— To randomly play all the tracks in the push “FM1·2”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Compact Disc Player SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—You can Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
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TUNE (Tuning) the number of tracks you want to skip. If ST (Stereo reception) display Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio you push the button ten times, the skip Your radio automatically changes to stereo (ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step up feature will be turned off.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Car audio system operating hints Here are some common reception prob- (Eject button) NOTICE lems that probably do not indicate a prob- Push this button to eject a compact disc. lem with your radio: To ensure the correct audio system After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, you operation: will be able to eject a disc but you will...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Use high–quality cassettes. Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by Low–quality cassette tapes can cause the upper atmosphere—especially at night. many problems, including poor sound, These reflected signals can interfere with inconsistent playing speed, those received directly from the radio sta- constant auto–reversing.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) If moisture gets into your compact disc Your automatic changer or compact player, you may not hear any sound disc player cannot play special shaped even though your compact disc player or low–quality compact discs such as appears to be working.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION Compact disc players use invisible la- ser beam which could cause hazard- radiation exposure directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructed. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... Air flow selector settings .
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Controls 1. “A/C” button (on some models) 2. Air intake selector 3. Air flow selector 4. Temperature selector 5. Fan speed selector 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Fan speed selector This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically. This is to Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to clean up the front view more quickly. the right to increase, to the left to de- crease.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) “A/C” button (on some models) To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Air flow selector settings Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Defogging On humid days, do not blow cold air To heat the vehicle interior while de- on the windshield—the difference be- frosting the windshield, choose floor/ The inside of the windshield tween the outside and inside tempera- windshield air flow.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Side vents If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents. The side vents may be opened or closed as shown. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Cigarette lighter and ashtray .
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For example, if the “:00” button is de- pressed when time between Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. equivalent for replacement. If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the time will change to 2:00.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Power outlets ASHTRAY _ Close the power outlet lids when To use the ashtray, pull it out. the power outlets are not in use. When finished with your cigarette, thor- Inserting a foreign object other than oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- the appropriate plug that fits the vent other cigarette butts from catching...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Auxiliary box Glove box (Xtra–cab models) To use the box, do the following. Pull up on the lock release lever and open the lid. This box is equipped with a coin holder and a cassette tape holder. 1.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Rear console 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 injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Front cup holder (type A) Front cup holder (type B) Front cup holder (type C) The cup holder is designed for holding The cup holder is designed for holding The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink–cans securely.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Front cup holder (type D) Do not place anything else other Do not place anything else other than cups or drink–cans in the cup than cups or drink–cans in the cup holder, such items holder, such items thrown about in the compartment...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Rear cup holder Rear cup holder (Xtra–cab models) (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.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Grocery bag and cargo net hooks (double cab models) The cup holder is designed for holding The hooks are designed to hang things cups or drink–cans securely. like grocery bags and cargo nets, as shown in the illustration. To use the cup holder, pull it out.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Roof luggage carrier CAUTION If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, When you load cargo on the roof lug- stop the vehicle now and then dur- ing the trip to make sure the cargo gage carrier, observe the following: remains in its place.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Installing front license plate (four–wheel drive models and Floor mat Pre Runner) Valance panel Longer tapping screws Shorter tapping screws Front license plate Use a floor mat of the correct size. Install the front license plate using the CAUTION following procedure: If the floor carpet and floor mat have a...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 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. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Off–road vehicle precautions (4WD models and Pre Runner) This vehicle has higher ground clear- In a rollover crash, an unbelted per- ance and narrower tread in relation to son is significantly more likely to the height of its center of gravity to die than a person wearing a seat make it capable of performing in a wide belt.
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To help prevent gas station mix–ups, your strike objects, etc. This may cause to the future economy and long life of Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. loss of control or vehicle rollover your vehicle: The special nozzle on pumps with un- causing death or serious injury.
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Toyota, be sure that it has an octane than stated above will cause persistent The WWFC consists of three categories rating no lower than 87.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Operation in foreign countries Three–way catalytic converter If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE another country... _ Do use gasohol other than First, comply with the vehicle registration stated above. It will cause fuel sys- laws.
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Remember, your Toyota time to time. If you hit something, cause the engine to misfire, creat- dealer knows your vehicle and its or notice a change in the sound of ing an excessive load on the three–...
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The causes of oil located and corrected. have not become conditioned. consumption in a normal engine are as Toyota does not recommend occu- follows. When judging the amount of oil con- pying the rear cargo area when it...
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Also, the function will not be impaired. Therefore, it brake system warning light may come on. is essential that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil CAUTION level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) When the anti–lock brake system is ac- Effective way to press the ABS brake CAUTION tivated, the following conditions may pedal: When the anti–lock brake system occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- function is in action, you may feel the Do not pump the brake pedal if the tion of the system: brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION Driving with tire chains installed. Driving over the steps such as the overestimate anti–lock joints on the road. brake system: Although the anti–lock Driving on roads where the road brake system assists in providing ve- surface is pitted or has other differ- hicle control, it is still important to ences in surface height.
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Expensive ro- the warning light system. Contact your tor damage can result if the pads are not Toyota dealer as soon as possible to replaced when necessary. service the vehicle. The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Luggage stowage precautions Rear step bumper When stowing luggage or cargo in the Do not drive with objects left on vehicle, observe the following: top of the instrument panel. They Put luggage or cargo in the rear deck may interfere with the driver’s field when at all possible.
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For models equipped with step side This is the primary identification number beds: for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. Do not allow more than one person to get on the side step. Do not exceed the maximum weight limit of 136 kg (300 lb.) on the side step.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Engine number Suspension and chassis The engine number is stamped on the CAUTION engine block as shown. Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of control. 2RZ–FE and 3RZ–FE engines 5VZ–FE engine 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Types of tires Determine sure what kind of tires your CAUTION vehicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Do not mix summer and all season Summer tires are high–speed capability tires on your vehicle as this can tires best suited to highway driving under cause dangerous handling charac- dry conditions.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) How to start the engine— Before starting the engine (b) Starting the engine (a) Before cranking 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- fore entering it.
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Other- work safely, pull to the side of the road wise, the impact could cause severe and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. damage to the tires and/or wheels. Four–wheel drive models—Toyota rec- When parking on a hill, turn the front ommends not using four–wheel drive on...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Off–road driving precautions (4WD models and Pre Runner) When driving your vehicle off–road, please CAUTION continue normal driving observe the following precautions to en- when the brakes are wet. If they are sure your driving enjoyment and to help Before driving off, make sure that wet, your vehicle will require a...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of NOTICE After driving through tall grass, Land Management mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check r If driving through water, such as that there is no grass, bush, paper, CAUTION when crossing shallow...
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“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent. harder starting. If you are not sure about formation, refer to the “Scheduled which oil to use, call your Toyota deal- Maintenance Guide” “Owner’s See Section 7–2 for details about coolant er—he will be pleased to help.
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Ask your Keep ice and snow from accumulating local Toyota dealer for further details be- under the fenders. fore towing. Ice and snow built up under your fenders WEIGHT LIMITS can make steering difficult.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION Two–wheel drive models except Pre Runner The maximum gross trailer weight 2RZ–FE engine 3035 kg (6700 lb.) (trailer weight plus cargo weight) must never exceed the following. 5VZ–FE engine 3080 kg (6800 lb.) Two–wheel drive models except Pre Runner Four–wheel drive models and Pre 2RZ–FE and 5VZ–FE engines...
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Gross signed for the total trailer weight. The trailer cargo load should be dis- Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed Toyota does not recommend using a tributed so that the tongue load is on the Certification Label. weight...
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BREAK–IN SCHEDULE damage occurs to the coupling unit housing, wheel bearings, wheels and/ Toyota recommends that you do not or hitch ball, there is danger of the or tires. tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) PRE–TOWING SAFETY CHECK Backing with a trailer is difficult and Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. requires practice. Grip the bottom of The trailer could hit your vehicle in a Check that your vehicle remains level the steering wheel and move your hand tight turn.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) In order to maintain engine braking effi- 4. Apply the parking brake firmly. CAUTION ciency, do not use fifth gear (manual 5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or transmission) or overdrive (automatic “P” (automatic) and turn off the engine. Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or transmission).
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer Improving fuel economy is easy—just take Avoid long engine idling. If you have Keep front wheels in proper it easy. It will help make your vehicle last a long wait and you are not in traffic, alignment.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your power steering and brake booster will not function with- out the engine running. Also, the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is run- ning.
’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .
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3. If the light is out, dim or goes out If the engine still will not start, it needs when the starter is cranked, the battery adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer is discharged. You may try jump start- or qualified repair shop for assistance.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Jumper cable Discharged battery Booster battery Positive terminal Negative Discharged battery (“+” mark) terminal Positive terminal (“–” mark) Jumper cable (“+” mark) Booster battery Connecting point for 2RZ–FE and 3RZ–FE 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) If your engine stalls while If your vehicle overheats driving Do not connect the cable to or near If your engine stalls while driving... your engine coolant temperature any part that moves when the engine gauge indicates overheating, if you ex- 1.
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You should have it checked as 5. Read the following instructions thor- 4. If the engine drive belt is broken or the soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. oughly. coolant is leaking, stop the engine im- mediately. Call a Toyota dealer for as- sistance.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Required tools and spare tire (regular cab models) NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in “P” flated tire.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Required tools and spare tire (Xtra–cab and double cab models) Xtra–cab models Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire: To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 1. Insert the end of the jack handle into until the jack is free.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 1. Get the required tools and spare tire. 1 Tool bag 2 Jack To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and their stor- age locations.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament Type A 2. Insert the end of the jack handle exten- 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite sion into the lowering screw and turn the flat tire to keep the vehicle from it counterclockwise with the handle, rolling when it is jacked up.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Loosening wheel nuts Type C Type E 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- 3. Remove the wheel ornament. ing the vehicle. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as loosen.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Positioning the jack 5. Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown. Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place. JACK POINTS: Two–wheel drive models Front Rear except Pre Runner Front—Under the frame side rail Rear—Under the rear axle housing Four–wheel drive models...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Raising your vehicle Xtra–cab and double cab models—To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle exten- sion into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise with the handle, making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Changing wheels —Reinstalling wheel nuts 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tires. rosion on the mounting surfaces with a tight. wire brush or such.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Lowering your vehicle —Reinstalling wheel ornament 9. Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts. Regular cab models—Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Xtra–cab and double cab models—Turn the jack handle extension counterclock- wise with handle to lower the vehicle, making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) If your vehicle needs to be —After changing wheels towed— 11. Check the air pressure of the re- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— placed tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specification —From front —From front designated in Section 8.
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If towing is necessary, we recommend Two–wheel drive models— From rear—Place the ignition key in the you have it done by your Toyota dealer “ACC” position. (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck or a commercial tow truck service. In From front—...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Four–wheel drive models— From rear—We recommend using a tow- (c) Towing with sling type ing dolly under the front wheels. If you do (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck truck not use a towing dolly, place the ignition From front—...
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If towing is necessary, we recommend gency towing eyelet and towing cable you to have it done by your Toyota or chain. The eyelet and towing cable dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- or chain may break and cause serious vice.
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If towing is necessary, we recommend gency towing hook and towing cable you to have it done by your Toyota or chain. The hook and towing cable dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- or chain may break and cause serious vice.
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If the towing vehicle can hardly move, do not forcibly continue the towing. Contact your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance. Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
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If you cannot shift automatic If you lose your keys transmission selector lever You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number. See the suggestion given in “Keys” in Section 1–2.
CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
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Now, it is up to you. Proper more harm than good to simply wet the High ambient temperatures can cause care of your Toyota can help ensure long– mud and debris without removing them. corrosion to those components of the term corrosion prevention.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Toyota 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- ter and dirt can accumulate under the move any mud or road salt from the...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Cleaning the interior Waxing your Toyota NOTICE CAUTION Polishing and waxing is recommended Do not use organic substances (gaso- to maintain the original beauty of your Do not wash the vehicle floor with line, kerosene, benzine or strong sol- Toyota’s finish.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE _ Do not use dye or bleach on the _ Do not use organic substances (sol- Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline or window cleaner on the interior. belts—it may weaken them. vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
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If you have any questions about the as benzine, alcohol or gasoline or cleaning of your Toyota, your local alkaline or acid solutions for clean- Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer leather these could them. cause discoloring. _ Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .
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And if any either by yourself or a qualified technician, problems should arise with your vehicle or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be while under warranty, your Toyota dealer pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
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Section 7. check the nuts for looseness. Tighten vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- them if necessary. If you are a skilled do–it–yourself mechan- fied service shop immediately. It is recom-...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) INSIDE THE VEHICLE Seat belts Automatic transmission “Park” mecha- nism Items listed below should be checked Check that the seat belt system such as regularly, e.g. while performing periodic buckles, retractors and anchors operate Check the lock release button of the se- services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
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Be on the alert for changes in perfor- If you notice any of these clues, take your mance, sounds, and visual tip–offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat- indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.
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Toyota dealer comes on. In this case, your vehicle may to prepare the vehicle for re–testing. not pass the I/M test and need to be repaired.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) D5VZ–FE engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Fuse block 4. Battery 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Engine oil level dipstick 7. Condenser 8. Radiator 9. Power steering fluid reservoir 10. Windshield washer fluid tank 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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Read separate Toyota Warranty statement for details and suggestions. This section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform. As explained in Section 6, there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) NOTICE CAUTION Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which Remember that battery and ignition When the engine is running, keep cause skin disorders such as in- cables carry high currents or volt- flammation or skin cancer, so care hands, clothing, tools away...
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CHECKING BRAKE FLUID Be careful not to scratch the glass need on performing do–it–yourself mainte- Parts (if level is low): surface with the wiper frame. nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 When closing engine...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Parts (if replacement is necessary): Fuse with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts: Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts: Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in “Re- placing light bulbs”...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Checking the engine oil level NOTICE Low level Full level CAUTION Avoid overfilling, engine Be careful not to touch the hot ex- could be damaged. Type A haust manifold. Check the oil level on the dipstick once again after adding the oil.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) If you use SAE 10W–30 engine oil in Oil identification marks extremely low temperatures, the engine Either or both API registered marks are may become difficult to start, so SAE added to some oil containers to help 5W–30 engine oil is recommended.
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Read the coolant container for information If you can find no leak, have your Toyota on freeze protection. Follow the manufac- dealer test the cap pressure and check turer’s directions for how much to mix for leaks in the cooling system.
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If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or dirty or you are not sure of their condi- FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the tion, take your vehicle to Toyota dealer. brake reservoir. Remove and replace the reservoir cap by CAUTION hand.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Checking power steering fluid Checking tire pressure c. Reinstall the reservoir cap d. Remove the reservoir cap again and If cold add look at the fluid level. If the fluid is If cold O.K. cold, the level should be in the “COLD” range on the dipstick.
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Toyota dealer. Never exceed the cargo weight rat- The tires on your Toyota have built–in ing. The luggage weight should be dis- tread wear indicators to help you know tributed evenly.
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Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified techni- Toyota recommends all four tires, or at cian even if damage is not obvious. least both front or rear tires be re- With a spare tire of the same wheel type Tires deteriorate with age even if they placed as a set.
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To equalize the wear and help extend WHEN SNOW TIRES CAUTION tire life, Toyota recommends that you CHAINS rotate your tires according to the main- Snow tires or chains are recommended Do not drive with the snow tires tenance schedule. (For scheduled main- when driving on snow or ice.
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Correct replacement wheels are available When driving with chains installed, at your Toyota dealer. be sure to drive carefully. Slow down before entering the curves to A wheel of a different size or type may avoid losing control of the vehicle.
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1600 km (1000 miles). When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels. Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels. When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Checking battery condition— —Checking battery exterior —Precautions Terminals Ground cable CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
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Charging necessary. Have battery Dark White checked by your NOTICE Toyota dealer. Clear or Have battery Never recharge the battery while the light engine is running. Also, be sure all checked by your yellow accessories are turned off.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Checking and replacing fuses Type A fuses can be pulled out by the Type A pull–out tool. The location of the pull–out tool is shown in the illustration. If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.
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Add washer gain access to the bulbs. When replacing tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as fluid. a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and soon as possible.
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1156 inside of the lens, or if there is water lights pooled inside light, contact your Stop/tail lights 1157 27/8 Toyota dealer. Back–up lights License plate lights High mounted stoplight Interior light Regular cab — — Xtra–cab and double cab Personal lights —...
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Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on hole. the connector and the headlight body. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Parking lights —Front turn signal lights Use a Phillips–head screwdriver. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Rear turn signal, stop/tail, —License plate lights and back–up lights (type A) Inner side screws 30 mm (1.2 in.) Outer side screws 45 mm (1.8 in.) Use a Phillips–head screwdriver. a: Rear turn signal light b: Stop/tail light c: Back–up light 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —License plate lights —High mounted stoplight (type B) Use a Phillips–head screwdriver. Use a Phillips–head screwdriver. 2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Engine Fuel Service specifications Model: Fuel type: ENGINE 2RZ–FE, 3RZ–FE and 5VZ–FE Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): (Research Octane Number 91) or higher Type: 2RZ–FE and 3RZ–FE engines Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 2RZ–FE and 3RZ–FE engines Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Drive belt tension measured with Bor- ENGINE LUBRICATION Recommended oil viscosity (SAE): roughs drive belt tension gauge Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. BT–33–73F (used belt), lbf: qt.): 2RZ–FE and 3RZ–FE engines Two–wheel drive models except...
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5VZ–FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8) 2RZ–FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3) Coolant type: Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8) 3RZ–FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2) “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva- Fluid type: 5VZ–FE engine lent Automatic transmission fluid D–II Two–wheel drive models DEXRON_III (DEXRON_II) With ethylene–glycol type coolant for a...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) DIFFERENTIAL Recommended oil viscosity: BRAKES Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Front Minimum pedal clearance when depressed SAE 75W–90 with a pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) Two–wheel drive models except when the engine is stopped and after de- Runner Rear press the brake pedal several times, mm...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system, four–wheel drive control system, rear differential lock system 20. ACC 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock, power rear view mirrors, back–up lights, automatic transmission shift lock system, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners, car audio system 21.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) 26. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted stoplight, cruise control system, anti– lock brake system, multiport fuel injec- tion system/sequential multiport fuel in- jection system Fuses (type B) 27. POWER 30 A: Power windows, power seat 28.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS, UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING AND CAMPER INFORMATION Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... . Uniform tire quality grading .
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Safety Administration (NHTSA) in partment of Transportation, Wash- vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading. addition to notifying Toyota Motor ington, D.C. 20590. You can also Your Toyota dealer will help answer any Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll–free: obtain other information about mo- questions you may have as you read this 1–800–331–4331).
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100. The relative performance can cause the material of the tire to de- loading. Your Toyota dealer will help an- of tires depends upon the actual condi- generate and reduce tire life, and exces-...
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) —Cargo weight rating and —Center of gravity location proper matching Four–wheel drive models Rear end of truck bed Camper center of gravity and Pre Runner mm (in.) Recommended location for cargo center of gravity for cargo 1257 weight rating (49.5)
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) Xtra–cab models with full options’ Xtra–cab models with full options’ When the truck is used to carry a slide–in weight of 85 kg (195 lb.) weight of 125 kg (280 lb.) camper, the total cargo load of the truck With 2 occupants in the front Vehicles with off road package consists...
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These ratings are given on the vehicle Certification Label which is located on the door latch post on the left side of the vehicle. See “Your Toyota’s identification” in Section 2 for the Certification Label location. If weight ratings are exceeded, move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.
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’02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109) fU−8 Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ..D If your vehicle will not start ........D If your engine stalls while driving .
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