Battery Electrolyte Level; Brake Fluid Level; Engine Oil Level; Power Steering Fluid Level - Toyota Tacoma 2002 Operating Manual

Battery electrolyte level

Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See Section 7–3
for additional information.

Brake fluid level

Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Section 7–2 for additional information.

Engine oil level

Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See Section 7–2 for addi-
tional information.

Power steering fluid level

Check the level on the dipstick. The level
should be in the "HOT" or "COLD" range
depending on the fluid temperature. See
Section 7–2 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
the cause located and corrected immedi-
ately. (See "Engine exhaust cautions" in
Section 2.)
'02 Tacoma U (L/O 0109)
Does your vehicle need
repairing?
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip–offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
D
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
D
Appreciable loss of power
D
Strange engine noises
D
A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
D
Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
D
Flat–looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
D
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road
D
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
D
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
D
Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal
2002 MY TACOMA_U (OM35786U)
If you notice any of these clues, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the ve-
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
rious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.
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