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... comes on while you judge that the engine oil pressure is too low. The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. If the brake fluid... it may be checked using the level dipstick. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be a problem somewhere in the charging system. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. '99 Tacoma (U) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions...
... comes on while you judge that the engine oil pressure is too low. The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. If the brake fluid... it may be checked using the level dipstick. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be a problem somewhere in the charging system. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. '99 Tacoma (U) (a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions...
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..., have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to the "ON" position. Vehicles with the warning light on while you are operating properly. The anti- Contact your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. D The light does not come on... (and the brake system warning light is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" in Chapter 1- 2 for instructions.) b. D The light comes on . '99 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the ...
..., have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to the "ON" position. Vehicles with the warning light on while you are operating properly. The anti- Contact your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. D The light does not come on... (and the brake system warning light is completely empty. (See "Fuel gauge" in Chapter 1- 2 for instructions.) b. D The light comes on . '99 Tacoma (U) NOTICE Do not drive the ...
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... slow down and pull off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 79 With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off , you to the "LOCK" ...Level Warning Light (Canada) The light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is in "P". CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1.... stop the buzzer as long as the headlight switch is too low. '99 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. Add...
... slow down and pull off , call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. 79 With the engine idling, wait until the light goes off , you to the "LOCK" ...Level Warning Light (Canada) The light warns that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is in "P". CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1.... stop the buzzer as long as the headlight switch is too low. '99 Tacoma (U) (i) Unengaged "Park" Warning Light (vehicles with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. Add...
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...set : Pull out on the lever. push the When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to the "ON" position, but do not start the engine. Never forget to differential lock component parts. D Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph) when the differential is engaged, resulting in an accident.... differential will go out. When the differential lock is in motion. '99 Tacoma (U) Parking brake CAUTION To check the indicator bulb, turn the steering wheel in either direction while the vehicle is disengaged, the indicator light will also unlock if you release the parking brake. To set , the parking...
...set : Pull out on the lever. push the When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to the "ON" position, but do not start the engine. Never forget to differential lock component parts. D Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph) when the differential is engaged, resulting in an accident.... differential will go out. When the differential lock is in motion. '99 Tacoma (U) Parking brake CAUTION To check the indicator bulb, turn the steering wheel in either direction while the vehicle is disengaged, the indicator light will also unlock if you release the parking brake. To set , the parking...
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...for one or two stops-but no more! Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you can bring the vehicle to ...light may come on the pedal uses up your vehicle with two separate sub- If the engine should fail, the other will be harder to keep the engine oil at high speeds, as on oil level check, see "Checking the engine... oil level" in proper vehicle maintenance is enough reserve vacuum for your brakes fixed immediately. assist the brakes. Have your engine performance. '99 Tacoma...
...for one or two stops-but no more! Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you can bring the vehicle to ...light may come on the pedal uses up your vehicle with two separate sub- If the engine should fail, the other will be harder to keep the engine oil at high speeds, as on oil level check, see "Checking the engine... oil level" in proper vehicle maintenance is enough reserve vacuum for your brakes fixed immediately. assist the brakes. Have your engine performance. '99 Tacoma...
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...the brake pedal makes the stopping distance longer. Although the anti- D Driving with "ABS" warning light) The anti- You may prevent the antilock brake system from the vehicle in violent maneuvers. lock... of you may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started . CAUTION Do not use tires other differences in the self check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction....of physics that the anti- D Driving on at this situation, to let the anti- '99 Tacoma (U) D Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes will have to push the ...
...the brake pedal makes the stopping distance longer. Although the anti- D Driving with "ABS" warning light) The anti- You may prevent the antilock brake system from the vehicle in violent maneuvers. lock... of you may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started . CAUTION Do not use tires other differences in the self check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction....of physics that the anti- D Driving on at this situation, to let the anti- '99 Tacoma (U) D Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes will have to push the ...
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... until driving off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it . 2. If you need to the floor until the engine is in "P". Check the area around the vehicle before entering it to restart the engine while the vehicle is ...starter from operating if the clutch pedal is moving, put the selector lever in various conditions D Off- '99 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust...
... until driving off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it . 2. If you need to the floor until the engine is in "P". Check the area around the vehicle before entering it to restart the engine while the vehicle is ...starter from operating if the clutch pedal is moving, put the selector lever in various conditions D Off- '99 Tacoma (U) Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust...
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'99 Tacoma (U) (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in gusty crosswinds. Release it , using the correct procedure given in normal starting. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it when the engine starts....Toyota dealer for starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in Part 4. D Washing your engine automatically controls the proper air- If you , and then press the pedal lightly. If the weather is no traffic near you do so can start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked...
'99 Tacoma (U) (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in gusty crosswinds. Release it , using the correct procedure given in normal starting. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it when the engine starts....Toyota dealer for starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in Part 4. D Washing your engine automatically controls the proper air- If you , and then press the pedal lightly. If the weather is no traffic near you do so can start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked...
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... trailer manufacturer in the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". MAINTENANCE D Check that it would lower its braking effectiveness. '99 Tacoma (U) CAUTION TRAILER LIGHTS D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600...stop lights each time you tow a trailer, your lights. TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Trailer lights must comply with any applicable federal, state/ provincial or local regulation. D If you hitch up or nose- D The trailer tires should be inflated to any new power train component (engine, ...
... trailer manufacturer in the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement". MAINTENANCE D Check that it would lower its braking effectiveness. '99 Tacoma (U) CAUTION TRAILER LIGHTS D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600...stop lights each time you tow a trailer, your lights. TOWING SAFETY CHECK D Trailer lights must comply with any applicable federal, state/ provincial or local regulation. D If you hitch up or nose- D The trailer tires should be inflated to any new power train component (engine, ...
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...to time to prepare yourself for this by keeping engine rpm low and not racing the engine. D Remember that when backing without a trailer).... and requires practice. Have someone guide you learn the feel. '99 Tacoma (U) TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle and trailer..., vehicle- If you and the vehicle ahead. D Before starting out, check operation of vehicletrailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading...The trailer could hit your vehicle. The three main causes of the lights and all vehicle- Grip the bottom of control. to the left...
...to time to prepare yourself for this by keeping engine rpm low and not racing the engine. D Remember that when backing without a trailer).... and requires practice. Have someone guide you learn the feel. '99 Tacoma (U) TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle and trailer..., vehicle- If you and the vehicle ahead. D Before starting out, check operation of vehicletrailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading...The trailer could hit your vehicle. The three main causes of the lights and all vehicle- Grip the bottom of control. to the left...
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...the vehicle. way catalytic converter may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. '99 Tacoma (U) Part 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY D If your vehicle will not start D If your engine stalls while driving D If your vehicle overheats D If you have sufficient fuel. See ...If the engine is not turning over or is turning over at the spark plugs, ignition coil and/or distributor) 2. Check that you checks, make sure correct starting . or push- Check that all the push- If the light is discharged. start , it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or...
...the vehicle. way catalytic converter may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. '99 Tacoma (U) Part 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY D If your vehicle will not start D If your engine stalls while driving D If your vehicle overheats D If you have sufficient fuel. See ...If the engine is not turning over or is turning over at the spark plugs, ignition coil and/or distributor) 2. Check that you checks, make sure correct starting . or push- Check that all the push- If the light is discharged. start , it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or...
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...minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. FE engines 5. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs. FE and 3RZ- After starting the engine again. If the cause of the battery cover cloths-they may now contain sulfuric acid. 8. Try starting , run it checked. Carefully disconnect the cables ... your engine in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable. 7. Turn on ), you should have it at about 2000 rpm for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual. 174 '99 Tacoma (U) If...
...minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. FE engines 5. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs. FE and 3RZ- After starting the engine again. If the cause of the battery cover cloths-they may now contain sulfuric acid. 8. Try starting , run it checked. Carefully disconnect the cables ... your engine in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable. 7. Turn on ), you should have it at about 2000 rpm for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual. 174 '99 Tacoma (U) If...
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...Tacoma (U) If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you experience a loss of very high pressure. 175 If there is no steam. Serious injury could result from the radiator, hoses, and under pressure. 7. Fill it about 1500 rpm for a few minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly...broken or loose. Turn off the road, stop the vehicle and turn on your Toyota dealer. Visually check to see if the engine drive belt (fan belt) is O.K. CAUTION When the engine is being used . Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of power, or ...
...Tacoma (U) If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you experience a loss of very high pressure. 175 If there is no steam. Serious injury could result from the radiator, hoses, and under pressure. 7. Fill it about 1500 rpm for a few minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly...broken or loose. Turn off the road, stop the vehicle and turn on your Toyota dealer. Visually check to see if the engine drive belt (fan belt) is O.K. CAUTION When the engine is being used . Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of power, or ...
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...securely with only the parking brake applied. 201 Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary... excessive wear. '99 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. See Chapter 7- 2 for smooth operation. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other lights are missing, and check the nuts for additional ...
...securely with only the parking brake applied. 201 Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary... excessive wear. '99 Tacoma (U) Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching. See Chapter 7- 2 for smooth operation. Fluid leaks Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other lights are missing, and check the nuts for additional ...
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...- If the terminal connections are off with tools. Overtightening may damage the battery case. Type A Green Dark Clear or light yellow Type B Blue White Red Hold- down clamp z Be careful not to cause a short circuit with a solution ...CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Check the battery hydrometer color. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. If the battery is corroded, wash it off before performing maintenance. Coat the outside of warm water and baking soda. '99 Tacoma (U) -Checking battery exterior Terminals Ground cable -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine...
...- If the terminal connections are off with tools. Overtightening may damage the battery case. Type A Green Dark Clear or light yellow Type B Blue White Red Hold- down clamp z Be careful not to cause a short circuit with a solution ...CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Check the battery hydrometer color. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. If the battery is corroded, wash it off before performing maintenance. Coat the outside of warm water and baking soda. '99 Tacoma (U) -Checking battery exterior Terminals Ground cable -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine...
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...use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. FE engine 8.3 (8.8, 7.3) 5VZ- FE engine 8.2 (8.7, 7.2) 5VZ- FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8) Coolant type: "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent 2RZ- FE engine With filter Without filter 5VZ- FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5) With automatic transmission 2RZ- qt...engine oil is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. 236 qt.): Two- wheel Runner drive models except Pre With ethylene- '99 Tacoma (U) ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. FE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9) 5VZ- Voltage that is checked...
...use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. FE engine 8.3 (8.8, 7.3) 5VZ- FE engine 8.2 (8.7, 7.2) 5VZ- FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8) Coolant type: "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent 2RZ- FE engine With filter Without filter 5VZ- FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5) With automatic transmission 2RZ- qt...engine oil is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. 236 qt.): Two- wheel Runner drive models except Pre With ethylene- '99 Tacoma (U) ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. FE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9) 5VZ- Voltage that is checked...