Tailgate; To Open The Hood - Toyota Tacoma 2002 Operating 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.
'02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
To lower the tailgate fully, release the
support brackets from
shown.
in
NOTICE
_ Lower the tailgate gently when it is
unhooked.
_ Make sure the tailgate is securely
caught by the support brackets be-
fore closing the tailgate.
2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
Hood

To open the hood:

the lugs as
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
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.
CAUTION
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