’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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 oil pressure warning light light Malfunction indicator lamp...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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:...
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Quarter windows (Xtra–cab models) Rear window CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ............Front seats .
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions Seats 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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 (on some mod- ward to make sure it is secured in...
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Folding seatback Swing–up jump seats Folding rear seatback (regular cab models) (Xtra–cab models) (double cab models) Pull the seatback lock release lever and To raise the bottom cushion, pull it up. Pull the seatback lock release belt for- fold down the seatback.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Head restraints NOTICE To prevent the seat from damaging, avoid putting heavy loads on the rear seatback tray. Front You can use the rear seatback tray when the vehicle is stopped. CAUTION To avoid serious injury: Do not set up the rear seatback tray while the vehicle is moving.
Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Armrest For your safety and comfort, adjust the Toyota strongly urges that the driver and head restraint before driving. passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts To raise: Pull it up.
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Do not use a single belt for ward. two or more people—even children. Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the Avoid reclining the seatbacks too use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for much. The seat belts provide maxi- specific recommendations.
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It also may normally, immediately contact your lock if you lean forward too quickly. A Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat slow, easy motion will allow the belt to until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot extend, and you can move around freely.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) CAUTION CAUTION Take up Always make sure the shoulder belt Both high–positioned lap belts and slack is positioned across the center of loose–fitting belts could cause seri- your shoulder. The belt should be ous injuries due to sliding under kept away from your neck, but not the lap belt during a collision or Too high...
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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 To release the belt, press the buckle–re- Sit up straight and well back in the...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Stowing the rear seat buckles (Xtra–cab models) Too high Adjust to a snug fit Keep as low on hips as possible Remove excess length of the belt and To release the belt, press the buckle–re- The buckles can be fixed when not in adjust the belt position.
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Please contact your local Toyota dealer so nally intended for. 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 The driver and front passenger’s seat This indicator comes on when the igni- until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot belt pretensioners are designed to be tion key is turned to the “ACC”...
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Do not perform any of the following gas may be released. This gas is harm- changes without consulting your less and does not indicate that a fire is Toyota dealer. Such changes occurring. interfere with proper operation of the front seat belt pretensioners in some Once the front seat belt pretensioners cases.
(vehicles with passenger airbag manual on–off switch) This front seat belt pretensioner system In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- has a service reminder indicator to inform dealer as soon as possible: tem) airbags are designed to provide the driver of operating problems.
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Toyota the steering wheel or dashboard. When strongly recommends that: the passenger airbag manual on–off switch is in the “ON” position, the front passen- The driver sit as far back as pos-...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP CAUTION Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because: Make sure that the indicator light is Vehicle has no rear seat; off.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Hitting a curb, Falling into or edge of pavement jumping over a Collision from the rear or hard material deep hole Collision from the side Vehicle rollover Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS airbags are not designed to The SRS airbags may deploy if a seri- The SRS airbag system consists mainly of inflate if the vehicle is involved in a...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) In a severe frontal impact, the sensors A crash severe enough to inflate the air- CAUTION 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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As to Xtra– “ON” position. (For details, see “SRS models, Toyota recommends driver and front passenger airbags” that all infants and children be in this section.) placed in the rear seat of the ve- hicle and properly restrained.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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 “ON” position, because force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position.
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Toyota dealer. Such changes wheel, column cover, front passen- interfere with proper operation of the ger airbag cover, front passenger SRS airbag system in some cases.
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(vehicles without passenger airbag manual on–off switch) This SRS airbag system has a service In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- reminder indicator to inform the driver of dealer as soon as possible: tem) airbags are designed to provide operating problems.
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Toyota strongly recommends that: The driver sit as far back as pos- This indicator comes on when the igni- The SRS airbag system is designed to sible from the steering wheel while tion key is turned to the “ACC” or...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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The front seat occupants can child restraint system. Toyota be killed or seriously injured by the strongly recommends that all in- inflating airbags if they do not wear fants and children be placed in the the available seat belts properly.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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, tem should be allowed to be put on or lean over the dashboard when or to kneel on the front passenger the front seat only when it is un- 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.
Contact your in TABLE 1 is occupying the right front in the illustration) was involved in an Toyota dealer as soon as possible to ser- passenger seating position. (For details, accident that was not severe enough to vice the vehicle.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions The indicator comes on when the front Toyota strongly urges the use of child Vehicles with passenger airbag passenger airbag system is off. restraint systems children small manual on–off switch—...
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Toyota strongly urges use of the passenger airbag manual on–off manufacturer and that the system is proper child restraint system which switch is in the “OFF” position and properly secured.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small CAUTION Vehicles without passenger air- child or baby must itself be properly bag manual on–off switch— restrained on the seat with either the Vehicles with passenger airbag lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/ Never put a rear–facing child re- manual on–off switch—...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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 keep it secured with the seat belt or place the following 3 types depending on the it somewhere other than the passenger child’s age and size.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Installation with 2–point type seat belt 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) CAUTION If you must put a rear–facing child restraint system on the front passen- ger seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on–off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on. When you put a rear–facing child re- CAUTION straint system on the front passenger...
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Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not 1. Run the center lap belt through or 2. While pressing the infant seat firmly use the seat until the seat belt is around the infant seat following the against the seat cushion and seatback, fixed.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 3. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle–release button. A convertible seat is used in forward– facing and rear–facing position depend- Push and pull the child restraint sys- ing on the child’s age and size. When tem in different directions to be sure installing, follow...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Installation with 3–point type seat belt 3. To remove the convertible seat, press WHEN INSTALLING ON THE REAR SEAT (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION the buckle–release button. (Xtra–cab models): An infant seat is used in rear–facing Raise the bottom cushion before instal- position only.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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. When you put a rear–facing child re- CAUTION straint system which belongs to a pas-...
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Contact your 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Toyota dealer immediately. Do not CAUTION or around the infant seat following the use the seat until the seat belt is instructions provided by its manufactur- fixed.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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- Rear–facing child restraint...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) CAUTION CAUTION If you must put a rear–facing child Forward–facing child restraint system: restraint system on the right front A forward–facing child restraint sys- seat, make sure the passenger airbag tem which belongs to a passenger manual on–off switch is in the “OFF”...
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Contact your 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Toyota dealer immediately. Do not CAUTION or around the convertible seat following use the seat until the seat belt is instructions provided fixed. Do not put a rear–facing child re-...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex- seatback, let the shoulder belt retract Push and pull the child restraint sys- tended.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) CAUTION 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” position, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position.
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Contact your is positioned across the center of Toyota dealer immediately. Do not child’s shoulder. The belt should be use the seat until the seat belt is kept away from child’s neck, but fixed. not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail-...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Types of child restraint system (vehicles without passenger airbag manual on–off switch) Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac-...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Installation with 2–point type seat belt (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION An infant seat is used in rear–facing position only. Do not put a rear–facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats.
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Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not 1. Run the center lap belt through or 2. While pressing the infant seat firmly use the seat until the seat belt is around the infant seat following the against the seat cushion and seatback, fixed.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 3. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle–release button. A convertible seat is used in forward– facing and rear–facing position depend- Push and pull the child restraint sys- ing on the child’s age and size. When tem in different directions to be sure installing, follow...
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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 convertible seat following fixed. instructions provided Do not put a rear–facing child re-...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 2. While pressing convertible seat 3. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle–release button. seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling Push and pull the child restraint sys- its free end to hold the convertible seat tem in different directions to be sure securely.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Installation with 3–point type seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION Do not put a rear–facing child re- An infant seat is used in rear–facing straint system in the rear seat if it position only. Never put a rear–facing child re- interferes with the lock mechanism straint system on the front passen-...
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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Toyota dealer immediately. Do not or around the infant seat following the in the lock mode. When the belt is use the seat until the seat belt is...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly 4. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle–release button and allow the let the shoulder belt retract as far as belt to retract completely.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Move seat fully back (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION A forward–facing child restraint sys- A convertible seat is used in forward– tem should be allowed to be put on facing and rear–facing position depend- Never put a rear–facing child re- the front seat only when it is un- ing on the child’s age and size.
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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 convertible seat following use the seat until the seat belt is straint system in the rear seat if it...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex- seatback, let the shoulder belt retract Push and pull the child restraint sys- tended.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Move seat fully back 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.
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Contact your is positioned across the center of Toyota dealer immediately. Do not child’s shoulder. The belt should be use the seat until the seat belt is kept away from child’s neck, but fixed. not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail-...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Using a top strap (regular and double cab models) Regular cab with bench seat Double cab with rear seat 2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle–release button and al- Follow the procedure below for a child low the belt to retract.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Anchor Anchor brackets brackets Regular cab with bench seat Double cab with rear seat TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: Regular cab with bench seat— Use the anchor bracket on the back panel 1. Pull the seatback release lever and Anchor to attach the top strap.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Double cab with rear seat— 2. Pull the seatback release lever and 3. Fix the child restraint system with swing the seatback forward slightly, the seat belt. 1. Remove the head restraint (outside then latch the hook onto the anchor position only).
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Routing device Upper anchor bracket Lower anchor bracket Use the routing device and the anchor TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 2. Fix the child restraint system with bracket to attach the top strap. the seat belt. Front outside position—...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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. 3.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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. Rear outside position—...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Tilt steering wheel 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.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel Do not adjust the mirror while the while the vehicle is moving. It may vehicle is moving. It may cause the cause the driver to mishandle the driver to mishandle the vehicle and vehicle and an accident may occur an accident may occur resulting in...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Rear view mirror control —Rear view mirror control (lever type) (power type) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Folding rear view mirrors Anti–glare inside rear view (except lever type) mirror 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Sun visors CAUTION Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti–glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view. To block out glare, move the sun visor.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights and Wipers Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Windshield wipers and Windshield wipers and washer (intermittent type) washer (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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock ......Automatic transmission .
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Ignition switch with steering lock You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be in the “P” posi- tion before pushing the key.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) (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. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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”...
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) (a) Front drive control (b) A.D.D. (automatic (lever/button type) disconnecting differential) “N” (neutral position): Lever at “N” No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped. “L4” (low speed position, four–wheel drive): Lever at “L4” Use this for maximum power and traction.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) (c) Shifting procedure (lever type with manual transmission) SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” SHIFTING BETWEEN “H4” AND “L4” To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce your To shift from “H4” to “L4”, stop the speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) and vehicle or reduce your speed to less than move the front drive control lever.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) (c) Shifting procedure (c) Shifting procedure (lever type with automatic (lever/button type with manual transmission) transmission) SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” OR “H4” AND “L4” To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce your To shift from “H2”...
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) (c) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with automatic transmission) Rear differential lock system SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” OR “H4” AND “L4” To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce your speed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph) To shift from “H2”...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) CAUTION CAUTION Do not use the rear differential lock Do not lock the differential until the in the conditions other than above. wheels have stopped spinning. Large steering effort and careful cor- Otherwise, the vehicle may move in nering control will be required.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Parking brake To check the indicator bulb, turn the igni- CAUTION tion key to the “ON” position, but do not start the engine. Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park- CAUTION ing brake reminder light is off.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance, although...
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Toyota deal- with the cruise control on, engine braking the set speed. When you release it, the er at the earliest opportunity.
The indicator light flashes again. The indicator light goes out after it comes on. To crank the engine without depressing If this is the case, contact your Toyota the clutch pedal, push the switch with dealer and have your vehicle inspected. the ignition on.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
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Using your audio system— —Some basics Reference 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Controls and features DType 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) : 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) DType 2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) : 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) DType 3 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... Air flow selector settings .
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Controls 1. “A/C” Button (on some models) 2. Air Intake Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Temperature Selector 5. Fan Speed Selector 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) “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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Side vents If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents. The side vents may be opened or closed as shown. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) SECTION – OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Cigarette lighter and ashtray .
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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Power outlets ASHTRAY _ Close the power outlet lids when To use the ashtray, pull it out. the power outlets are not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than When finished with your cigarette, thor- oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- the appropriate plug that fits the vent other cigarette butts from catching...
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Auxiliary box (Xtra–cab models) Glove box 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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...
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Front cup holder (type D) Do not place anything else other Do not place anything else other than cups or drink–cans on the cup than cups or drink–cans on the cup holder, such items holder, such items thrown about in the compartment...
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Installing front license plate (four–wheel drive models and Pre Runner) Floor mat 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Operation in foreign countries GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE another country... Some gasoline contain an octane en- _ Do use gasohol other than hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- First, comply with the vehicle registration stated above.
_ Do not drive with an extremely low vehicle in for a check–up as soon fuel level; running out of fuel could as possible. Remember, your Toyota cause the engine to misfire, creat- dealer knows your vehicle and its ing an excessive load on the three–...
Toyota does not recommend occu- follows. time to time. If you hit something, pying the rear cargo area when it or notice a change in the sound of is fitted with a slide–in camper,...
More oil is consumed by high–speed driv- regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil ing and frequent acceleration and decel- level be checked every time you refuel Your engine is fitted with twin ground eration.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system Effective way to press the ABS brake CAUTION is a hydraulic system with two separate pedal: When the anti–lock brake system sub–systems. If either sub–system should function is in action, you may feel the Do not pump the brake pedal if the fail, the other will still work.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) When the anti–lock brake system is ac- CAUTION Driving with tire chains installed. tivated, the following conditions may occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- Driving over the steps such as the overestimate anti–lock tion of the system: joints on the road.
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Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, or the light remains on.
Keep luggage or packages checked and replaced by your Toyota low, as close to the floor as pos- dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- sible. tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary.
This is the primary identification number to get on the rear step bumper at beds: for your Toyota. It is used in registering a time. It is designed for only one the ownership of your vehicle. Do not allow more than one person person.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown. 2RZ–FE and 3RZ–FE engines The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label. 5VZ–FE engine 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Suspension and chassis Types of tires Determine sure what kind of tires your CAUTION CAUTION vehicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Do not modify the suspension/chassis Do not mix summer and all season Summer tires are high–speed capability with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) How to start the engine— (a) Before cranking Before starting the engine (b) Starting the engine 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.
To dry them, drive vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park- ing brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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...
“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.
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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) CAUTION Two–wheel drive models except Pre Runner The maximum gross trailer weight 2RZ–FE engine (trailer weight plus cargo weight) 3035 kg (6700 lb.) 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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Use only a weight carrying hitch de- exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight signed for the total trailer weight. Rating (GVWR) indicated Toyota does not recommend using a Certification Label. The gross ve- weight distribution (load equalizing) hicle weight is the sum of weights hitch.
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BREAK–IN SCHEDULE A safety chain must always be used damage occurs to the coupling unit Toyota recommends that you do not between the towing vehicle and the or hitch ball, there is danger of the tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a trailer.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing TRAILER TOWING TIPS Because stopping distance may be in- ball and bracket after approximately creased, vehicle–to–vehicle distance When towing a trailer, your vehicle will 1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving. should be increased when towing a handle differently than when not tow- trailer.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Remember that when making a turn, Be careful when passing other ve- Always place wheel blocks under both the trailer wheels will be closer than hicles. Passing requires considerable the vehicle and trailer wheels when the vehicle wheels to the inside of the distance.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too When restarting out after parking on a Getting more kilometers/mileage from a CAUTION slope: liter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it easy. It will help make your vehicle last 1.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Avoid long engine idling. If you have Keep front wheels in proper CAUTION a long wait and you are not in traffic, alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and it is better to turn off the engine and slow down on rough roads.
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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and 3. If the engine in the vehicle with the The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- booster battery is not running, start it battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, and let it run for a few minutes.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) If your engine stalls while driving If your vehicle overheats 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.
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- CAUTION sistance.
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) If your vehicle needs to be towed— —After changing wheels 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever If you lose your keys 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.
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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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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 brake fluid level is correct. indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.
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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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) NOTICE CAUTION Use eye protection whenever you work under your vehicle Remember that battery and ignition When the engine is running, keep where you may be exposed to flying cables carry high currents or volt- 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) SECTION – DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
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.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Checking brake fluid Checking power steering fluid If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the If cold add brake reservoir. If cold O.K. Remove and replace the reservoir cap by hand.
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it size and the cargo weight rating are given The reservoir tank may be hot so be checked by your Toyota dealer. in Section 8. Tire size and pressure are careful not to burn yourself.
Never exceed the cargo weight rat- REPLACING YOUR TIRES The tires on your Toyota have built–in ing. The luggage weight should be dis- tread wear indicators to help you know When replacing a tire, use only the tributed evenly.
See “If you have a flat tire” in Section 4 Toyota recommends all four tires, or at for tire change procedure. least both front or rear tires be re- With a spare tire of the same wheel type When rotating tires, check for uneven placed as a set.
Use the tire chains of correct size. the original tires on your Toyota. Avoid sharp turns or locked–wheel Regulations regarding the use of tire braking, as use of chains may ad-...
When using tire chains, be careful not When replacing wheels, care should be to damage the aluminum wheels. taken to ensure that the wheels are re- Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and placed by ones with the same load ca- wrench designed for your aluminum pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior 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.
Charging necessary. Have battery Dark White checked by your NOTICE Toyota dealer. Clear or Have battery Never recharge the battery while the light checked by your engine is running. Also, be sure all yellow accessories are turned off.
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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.
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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Rear turn signal 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 — Personal lights —...
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Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on bulb with the cutouts of the mounting the connector and the headlight body. hole. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Parking lights —Front turn signal lights Use a Phillips–head screwdriver. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Rear turn signal, stop/tail, and back–up lights —License plate 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 c: Back–up light b: Stop/tail light 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —License plate lights (type B) —High mounted stoplight Use a Phillips–head screwdriver. Use a Phillips–head screwdriver. 2001 TACOMA (OM35766U)
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Fuel Service specifications Fuel type: ENGINE Drive belt tension measured with Bor- Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 roughs drive belt tension gauge Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): (Research Octane Number 91) or higher BT–33–73F (used belt), lbf: 2RZ–FE and 3RZ–FE engines Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp.
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5VZ–FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8) Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2) Coolant type: 5VZ–FE engine With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8) “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva- Temperature range anticipated before Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5) lent next oil change Four–wheel drive models With ethylene–glycol type coolant for a...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) CLUTCH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIFFERENTIAL Pedal free play, mm (in.): Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 5—15 (0.2—0.6) Imp. qt.): Two–wheel drive models except Fluid type: Two–wheel drive models Runner SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 2RZ–FE engine...
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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) Recommended oil viscosity: BRAKES Front Minimum pedal clearance when depressed SAE 75W–90 with a pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) when the engine is stopped and after de- Rear press the brake pedal several times, mm Above –18DC (0DF) (in.): SAE 90...
’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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D.C. 20590. You can also Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll–free: obtain other information about mo- Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this 1–800–331–4331). tor vehicle safety from the Hotline. information. If NHTSA receives similar com- DOT quality grades—All passenger car...
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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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) —Cargo weight rating and proper matching —Center of gravity location 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) 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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’01 Tacoma U (L/O 0009) fU−7 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 .