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'00 Tacoma(U) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light∗1 Seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel level warning light∗1 Unengaged "Park" ...
'00 Tacoma(U) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light∗1 Seat belt reminder light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light∗1 Malfunction indicator lamp∗1 Low fuel level warning light∗1 Unengaged "Park" ...
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...lock system- WITH To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. To lock: Push the button downward. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from being opened unintentionally. To unlock: Pull the button upward. Vehicles... The doors cannot be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in will also lock the door. '00 Tacoma(U) LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To unlock: Push the switch on the front side. CAUTION Before driving, be ...
...lock system- WITH To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. To lock: Push the button downward. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from being opened unintentionally. To unlock: Pull the button upward. Vehicles... The doors cannot be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in will also lock the door. '00 Tacoma(U) LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To unlock: Push the switch on the front side. CAUTION Before driving, be ...
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off switch ...Child restraint ...Tilt steering wheel ...Outside rear view mirrors ...Anti- '00 Tacoma(U) SECTION 1- 3 22 22 25 25 26 26 35 44 45 65 65 67 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ...Front seats ...Rear seats ...Head restraints ...Armrest ...Seat belts ...SRS driver and front passenger airbags ...Passenger airbag manual on- glare inside rear view mirror ... 21
off switch ...Child restraint ...Tilt steering wheel ...Outside rear view mirrors ...Anti- '00 Tacoma(U) SECTION 1- 3 22 22 25 25 26 26 35 44 45 65 65 67 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats ...Front seats ...Rear seats ...Head restraints ...Armrest ...Seat belts ...SRS driver and front passenger airbags ...Passenger airbag manual on- glare inside rear view mirror ... 21
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...lose control of emergency braking or a collision. the seat may interfere with the seat- Front seats- -Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are properly seated. Persons not properly seated and/or properly restrained by seat belts can occur in the event of the vehicle. 22...are within easy reach of a folded- D Adjustments should not be careful not to make sure it forward and backward to stand up the seat position adjusting lever; '00 Tacoma(U) Seats While the vehicle is moving parts.
...lose control of emergency braking or a collision. the seat may interfere with the seat- Front seats- -Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are properly seated. Persons not properly seated and/or properly restrained by seat belts can occur in the event of the vehicle. 22...are within easy reach of a folded- D Adjustments should not be careful not to make sure it forward and backward to stand up the seat position adjusting lever; '00 Tacoma(U) Seats While the vehicle is moving parts.
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...models) Turn the knob either way. 4. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER (on some models) Pull the lever forward or backward. Then slide the seat to the desired angle and release the lever. 3. The seat belts provide maximum protection in the event of a frontal collision..., the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. '00 Tacoma(U) -Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ...
...models) Turn the knob either way. 4. DRIVER'S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER (on some models) Pull the lever forward or backward. Then slide the seat to the desired angle and release the lever. 3. The seat belts provide maximum protection in the event of a frontal collision..., the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. '00 Tacoma(U) -Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ...
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... slide forward. 2. For easy access to the front- '00 Tacoma(U) -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (Xtra- cab models) CAUTION -Folding seatback (bench seat) D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to the upright position: D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are in place... is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the press pedal while the vehicle is secured in , lift up the seatback and return the seat until you have swung the seatback forward slightly.
... slide forward. 2. For easy access to the front- '00 Tacoma(U) -Moving passenger's seat for rear seat entry (Xtra- cab models) CAUTION -Folding seatback (bench seat) D After putting back the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to the upright position: D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are in place... is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the press pedal while the vehicle is secured in , lift up the seatback and return the seat until you have swung the seatback forward slightly.
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... backward. The head restraint is most effective when it is not recommended. '00 Tacoma(U) Rear seats (jump seats) Head restraints CAUTION D Adjust the center of your ears. To raise: Pull it up . D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are arranged in...
... backward. The head restraint is most effective when it is not recommended. '00 Tacoma(U) Rear seats (jump seats) Head restraints CAUTION D Adjust the center of your ears. To raise: Pull it up . D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are arranged in...
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... sit in the seat and must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. NORMAL- Use a child restraint system appropriate for specific recommendations To use the armrest, shown above. XTRA- point type seat belt. Depending on the waist. '00 Tacoma(U) Armrest Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that...
... sit in the seat and must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle's seat belt. NORMAL- Use a child restraint system appropriate for specific recommendations To use the armrest, shown above. XTRA- point type seat belt. Depending on the waist. '00 Tacoma(U) Armrest Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that...
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... cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners-they are in the seat. '00 Tacoma(U) -Front outside seat belts and rear seat belts CAUTION Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is not obvious. D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much more people-even children. Never use a single...
... cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners-they are in the seat. '00 Tacoma(U) -Front outside seat belts and rear seat belts CAUTION Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is not obvious. D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much more people-even children. Never use a single...
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...Tacoma(U) If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of your shoulder. CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is locked in a collision. Adjust the shoulder anchor position to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see "Child restraint" in the buckle as this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt... inserting the tab, make sure the anchor is used to your Toyota dealer. D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your size. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your ...
...Tacoma(U) If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of your shoulder. CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is locked in a collision. Adjust the shoulder anchor position to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see "Child restraint" in the buckle as this section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt... inserting the tab, make sure the anchor is used to your Toyota dealer. D If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your size. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your ...
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...angle to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. positioned and loose- '00 Tacoma(U) -Front center seat belt Lengthen CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is fixed. Position the lap belt as low as low on the ...tab. Keep the lap belt positioned as possible on your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. Too high D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the seat. To fasten your Toyota dealer. If the belt...
...angle to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. positioned and loose- '00 Tacoma(U) -Front center seat belt Lengthen CAUTION D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is fixed. Position the lap belt as low as low on the ...tab. Keep the lap belt positioned as possible on your child from properly latching the tab and buckle. Too high D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the seat. To fasten your Toyota dealer. If the belt...
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...belt webbing to wear for the extender. '00 Tacoma(U) -Stowing the rear seat buckles -Seat belt extender If your seat belt curely because it . 31 release button. CAUTION When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. The buckles can be fastened seis not long enough, a belt extender is available at your Toyota...availToyota dealer free of the seat belt restraint system in use the seat belt extender if you expect to remove the buckle from your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can fasten the seat belt without it personalized seat able from the lower ...
...belt webbing to wear for the extender. '00 Tacoma(U) -Stowing the rear seat buckles -Seat belt extender If your seat belt curely because it . 31 release button. CAUTION When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. The buckles can be fastened seis not long enough, a belt extender is available at your Toyota...availToyota dealer free of the seat belt restraint system in use the seat belt extender if you expect to remove the buckle from your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can fasten the seat belt without it personalized seat able from the lower ...
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... buckle are both facing outward as this may not be safe when used on the buckle- in the vehicle for future use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. When not in use, remove the extender and store in the buckle as shown. You will hear a click... Do not insert coins, clips, etc. D If the seat belt does not function To connect the extender to the vehicle interior and extender itself. When releasing the seat belt, press on the seat belt. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. '00 Tacoma(U) D Remember that the extender provided for you may prevent ...
... buckle are both facing outward as this may not be safe when used on the buckle- in the vehicle for future use the seat until the seat belt is not twisted. When not in use, remove the extender and store in the buckle as shown. You will hear a click... Do not insert coins, clips, etc. D If the seat belt does not function To connect the extender to the vehicle interior and extender itself. When releasing the seat belt, press on the seat belt. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your Toyota dealer. '00 Tacoma(U) D Remember that the extender provided for you may prevent ...
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... on when the ignition key is controlled by the retractor so that the belt snugly restrains the front seat occupants. Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioner is turned to operate all together. '00 Tacoma(U) -Front seat belt pretensioners The driver and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners are shown in the illustration. 1. Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles...
... on when the ignition key is controlled by the retractor so that the belt snugly restrains the front seat occupants. Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioner is turned to operate all together. '00 Tacoma(U) -Front seat belt pretensioners The driver and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners are shown in the illustration. 1. Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles...
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... two- Contact your Toyota dealer. z Installation of smoke- D The light comes on or flashes while driving. like gas may cause sudden operation of the airbags or pretensioners. CAUTION Do not modify, remove, strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. '00 Tacoma(U) When a seat belt pretensioner is turned...
... two- Contact your Toyota dealer. z Installation of smoke- D The light comes on or flashes while driving. like gas may cause sudden operation of the airbags or pretensioners. CAUTION Do not modify, remove, strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. '00 Tacoma(U) When a seat belt pretensioner is turned...
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...properly restrained using the available seat belts. 35 D The front seat belt pretensioner assembly is activated even with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries mainly to protect the driver and right- Toyota strongly recommends that did not cause the seat belt pretensioners to the primary safety ...the seat belts. They are designed to provide further protection for occupants in the following seats in the front seat. When the passenger airbag manual on- D The front part of the vehicle. '00 Tacoma(U) SRS driver and front passenger airbags D The front seat belt ...
...properly restrained using the available seat belts. 35 D The front seat belt pretensioner assembly is activated even with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries mainly to protect the driver and right- Toyota strongly recommends that did not cause the seat belt pretensioners to the primary safety ...the seat belts. They are designed to provide further protection for occupants in the following seats in the front seat. When the passenger airbag manual on- D The front part of the vehicle. '00 Tacoma(U) SRS driver and front passenger airbags D The front seat belt ...
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... in an underride collision (e.g. The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to inflate if the vehicle is involved in the illustration. '00 Tacoma(U) However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which the nose of...) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation the SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners will deploy if the severity of the impact is involved in which can move or deform.
... in an underride collision (e.g. The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to inflate if the vehicle is involved in the illustration. '00 Tacoma(U) However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which the nose of...) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation the SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners will deploy if the severity of the impact is involved in which can move or deform.
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...Toyota recommends that all passengers in the rear seat of the vehicle and properly restrained. For instructions concerning the installation of the vehicle. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all infants and children be placed in the vehicle must wear their seat belts. '00 Tacoma...(U) A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may break the windshield as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt systems. The front seat occupants can be killed or ...
...Toyota recommends that all passengers in the rear seat of the vehicle and properly restrained. For instructions concerning the installation of the vehicle. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all infants and children be placed in the vehicle must wear their seat belts. '00 Tacoma...(U) A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may break the windshield as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt systems. The front seat occupants can be killed or ...
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D Do not put objects or your pets on your lap or in your seat belt. D Do not hold things in this section. 42 '00 Tacoma(U) D Do not sit on the front passenger seat. D Do not allow a child to stand up straight and well back in use your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear... seat. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are...
D Do not put objects or your pets on your lap or in your seat belt. D Do not hold things in this section. 42 '00 Tacoma(U) D Do not sit on the front passenger seat. D Do not allow a child to stand up straight and well back in use your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear... seat. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are...
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... 1 to the child. off switch in the U.S.A. See "Seat belts" for a child restraint system, the child should sit in your arms is on the right front seat with all fifty states in the "ON" position. XTRA- Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms ...and size of the child. Holding a child in the seat and must be crushed against the windshield, or between you have complied with the passenger airbag manual on - CAB MODELS- '00 Tacoma(U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for a...
... 1 to the child. off switch in the U.S.A. See "Seat belts" for a child restraint system, the child should sit in your arms is on the right front seat with all fifty states in the "ON" position. XTRA- Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms ...and size of the child. Holding a child in the seat and must be crushed against the windshield, or between you have complied with the passenger airbag manual on - CAB MODELS- '00 Tacoma(U) Child restraint- -Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for a...